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[quote=Anonymous]DD has a friend in the neighborhood (let's call her sally). Sally and DD have been friends since they were age 4. There were inseparable all through grade 4, and then Sally moved to another school. Soon after that she started coming over less frequently and then stopped altogether - she either had other activities going on, or was busy with her friends from her new school. DD would send texts to Sally's mom and dad asking to meet up with Sally, several times these went unanswered. I told DD this is normal, people change as they get older, they develop different hobbies and interests.

Fast forward a couple years. Both kids are in middle school now. Suddenly Sally wants to come over every day and hang out all weekend. Apparently she has had a major blow out with her MS friend group.

DD clearly enjoys Sally's company but expressed to me that she is confused by this sudden change.

Knowing that every kid is different, how would you guide your kid in this situation? I had heard that shifting friend circles is a normal part of being a tween/teen but now that it's happening, I feel unprepared.

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