Friendships can be one of the greatest joys in a child's life, but they can also be one of the biggest challenges. From playground disagreements to teenage drama, parents often wonder how to help their kids build healthy, meaningful relationships. In this episode of Carpool Conversations, Amy and Sarah sit down with Amanda Mejias, Lifeway Specialist for Girls Ministry and Women in Ministry, to talk about helping kids navigate friendships with confidence. Amanda shares practical ways parents can encourage healthy friendships, help kids work through conflict, and teach them how to communicate with honesty and kindness.
Friendships can be one of the greatest joys in a child's life, but they can also be one of the biggest challenges. From playground disagreements to teenage drama, parents often wonder how to help their kids build healthy, meaningful relationships.
In this episode of Carpool Conversations, Amy and Sarah sit down with Amanda Mejias, Lifeway Specialist for Girls Ministry and Women in Ministry, to talk about helping kids navigate friendships with confidence. Amanda shares practical ways parents can encourage healthy friendships, help kids work through conflict, and teach them how to communicate with honesty and kindness.
Most importantly, she explains why a strong sense of identity in Christ can change the way kids approach friendships, rejection, and belonging. You'll also hear encouragement for parents who are walking alongside a child experiencing friendship struggles and learn why modeling healthy relationships matters.
Whether your child is making new friends, dealing with conflict, or learning how to be a good friend, this conversation offers biblical wisdom and practical encouragement for every stage.
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This is Friendship by Amanda Mejias & Corinne Allen
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Question of the Week: Who would you say is your best friend in this season or in your class at school?
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Hosts: Amy Lowe & Sara Jones
Guest: Amanda Mejias
Producers: Emily Alters & Cody Braun
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