Even the greatest BFFs can have bumps along the way. Sometimes there are misunderstandings. Other times emotions get the best of you both, and you say things you didn’t mean, or did mean to say. Some fires are accidental and others are started on purpose. So how do you put out or extinguish Friendship Fires before they become a blaze? I want to share what I learned in my Girl Power Instructor training. Let’s discuss some conflict resolution Tools by spelling FRIENDS! .   .   . Also, I created a “Friendship Fires” poster for you, plus a bonus! Go get your &quot;<a href='https://empowerfulgirls.com/2021/03/16/ep-012-extinguish-friendship-fires'>Friendship Fires</a>&quot; printable in the <a href='https://empowerfulgirls.com/2021/03/16/ep-012-extinguish-friendship-fires'>10 for Tweens Ep. 012 show notes</a> on <a href='https://empowerfulgirls.com/2021/03/16/ep-012-extinguish-friendship-fires'>EmpowerfulGirls.com</a>.

013. Make Friends Using Social Skills

This is 10 for Teens + Tweens, a 10-ish minute podcast by Empowerful Girls that helps you grow curiosity, compassion, and confidence so you can take on the world!&nbsp;Host Stephanie Valdez discusses positive themes and tackles tough topics, teaching girls how to handle them. She shares guidance on personal development, physical and mental health, relationships, and media literacy. She hopes every girl listening will accept and embrace herself (strengths and weaknesses), make stronger connections with friends and family, and be mindful with media. More than anything, Stephanie wants girls to know for themselves that they are enough. &nbsp;&nbsp;Stephanie Valdez is the founder and director of Empowerful Girls. She has a degree in Communications and a background in Journalism. Stephanie is certified as a Girl Power Instructor, as well as in Social and Emotional Learning and Youth Mental Health First Aid.&nbsp; She has years of experience mentoring teens and tweens, and is also raising her own.