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6 ways to help your child deal with peer pressure

Saying "No" to friends can be hard. Here's how to make it easier.

Erica Reischer: When kids say, "Nobody likes me!"

Erica Reischer on "Nobody likes me!"

We desperately want to fix it, says parent coach and psychologist Erica Reischer, but take care not to hinder your child's emotional growth.

Betsy Brown Braun: when kids say, "Nobody likes me!"

Betsy Braun on "Nobody likes me!"

The author of parenting books Just Tell Me What to Say and You're Not the Boss of Me says to listen and help your child step up his social interactions.

Heidi Allen Garvin: when kids say "Nobody likes me!"

Heidi Garvin on "Nobody likes me!"

The Mormon Moms founder and mother of three teens advises taking action 鈥� and fast.

Sh*tty Moms: when your kid says "Nobody likes me!"

Sh*tty Moms on "Nobody likes me!"

"Aww, suck it up," says Alicia Ybarbo. "It's your fault," says Mary Ann Zoellner. The co-authors of Sh*tty Mom agree that with this complaint, tough love is in order.

Madeline Levine: when your kid says "Nobody likes me!"

Madeline Levine: "Nobody likes me!"

"Don't jump in too fast!" warns Madeline Levine, author of Teach Your Children Well. Instead, take this approach so your child learns to navigate friendships.

Jane Nelsen on "Nobody likes me!"

The bestselling author of Positive Discipline says parents do their kids a disservice by trying to fix the problem. You help them far more by teaching them to help themselves.

Christine Carter: When your child says "Nobody likes me!"

Christine Carter on "Nobody likes me!"

樱桃视频 expert and Raising Happiness author Christine Carter says parents shouldn't rush in to reassure their child.

5 steps to resisting peer pressure

In the heat of the moment, it can be hard for your child to stay out of trouble. Give him these tools for dealing with peer pressure when it happens.

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