Zen Supermom: The Mental Fitness Podcast

Ep 167: How to Help Your Kids Get Out of Toxic Friendships Without Taking Over

Alena Gomes Rodrigues Season 4 Episode 167

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Your child’s best friend has started crossing lines:
the teasing, the manipulation, the mixed signals... all hidden behind “friendship.”

In this episode of The Zen Supermom Podcast, you’ll learn how to help your kids recognize and step away from toxic friendships without forcing, controlling, or breaking their trust.

You’ll discover: The subtle ways toxic friends blur your child’s boundaries What to say (and what not to say) when they won’t listen How your own emotional patterns influence what they tolerate Why protecting them starts with modeling healthy relationships

This isn’t about blame, it’s about awareness, safety, and empowerment.

Listen now to learn how to protect your kids from toxic friendships by starting with your own healing.

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About the Author:

Hi, I’m Alena, also known as the Mommy Tantrum Specialist and founder of the Zen Supermom program. Once upon a time, I was the mom yelling at her daughter before breakfast and crying behind a closed door before lunch. Now I help overwhelmed moms uncover and heal the hidden roots of their yelling, so they can lead their families with peace and clarity.

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