A live 30-minute webinar for ages 10–17 · Monday 9 November ·
6pm QLD time · $33 (incl. GST)

Left on Read: The Friendship Survival Guide

Date: Monday 9 November  |  Time: 6pm AEST  |  Location: Online, via Zoom
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Seen 8:14pm.

That's all it says. No reply. No emoji. Nothing.

And by 8:20pm, your brain has written a whoooooole story. They're annoyed with you. They're all talking about you in a different group chat. You said something wrong at lunch and everyone noticed except you. They don't actually want you hanging out with them.  (Cue emotional spiral)

Maybe that's true.

Or maybe your friend is at basketball and their phone is at the bottom of their bag under a mandarin and a sweaty hoodie.

The problem is, when you're a kid or a teen, those two possibilities feel exactly the same. And not knowing which one it is can keep you up all night.

This webinar helps your child work out the difference. And what to do next.

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In 30 practical minutes, your child will learn what to do when:

  1. A friend does not reply.

    How long to wait, whether to follow up and what to actually send.

  2. Plans happen without them.

    The photos on someone’s story from the sleepover they did not know about. What to do with that feeling, and what to say (if anything).

  3. The group chat goes quiet.

    How to tell the difference between a chat that has died a natural death and one that has moved somewhere else.

  4. They think someone is annoyed with them.

    Simple ways to check in without making it weird.

  5. Their brain is telling them a story.

    A quick way to sort a genuine friendship problem from an anxious assumption.

  6. It is a real problem.

    What to say, who to talk to, and when to bring in a trusted adult.

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No lectures. Just practical steps they can use the same night.

For Parents

You've seen it. Friendship worries take up an enormous amount of space in a young person’s head. They can affect sleep, schoolwork and mood. And most kids don't want to talk to their parents about it.

That's where I come in. I'll have that conversation with them. You get a calmer kid, and a few phrases you can use at home too.

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About Rebecca Sparrow

Rebecca Sparrow is Australia's Friendship Whisperer.

For more than 20 years, Bec has been helping tweens, teens, and adults navigate the messy, complicated world of friendship. She's a bestselling author, speaker, and one of Australia's most trusted voices on friendship — and she knows what it actually feels like to be on the outside looking in.

Bec gives specific, honest, practical advice and she delivers it with warmth, humour, and zero judgment.

Bec's relatable storytelling and genuine passion for helping kids find their tribe have made her a sought-after speaker. She believes that loyal, meaningful friendships are key to happiness and is dedicated to helping people form deep, lasting bonds.

Through her extensive resources, Bec continues to guide and inspire tweens, teens, parents, and schools to prioritise connection and community in today’s world.

What parents say about Bec's Webinars

Just watched the replay with my 10 year old daughter. It was fantastic, thank you. We had a great discussion throughout using examples she has experienced with friends so far.

Thank you Rebecca Sparrow we also enjoyed the webinar. My daughter has been away from school for 18 months due to some major medical reasons, and is due to go back next week. It goes without saying she is extremely nervous to re-connect with old friends & make new ones. Your webinar has boosted her confidence that she can do it, so thank you!

This was a great webinar thanks so much Rebecca Sparrow ,my 10 yr old and I got a lot out of it.
We really enjoyed this too, thank you, it was brilliant for my daughter who is about to start high school. I loved the way you gave lots of relevant examples. Beforehand, she said she didn’t need it as she’s good at making friends, but afterwards admitted it was really useful. Even caught my hubby listening in for tips 😉
My eight year old came home yesterday and said she used one of your strategies to shut down gossip! I was so psyched for her , she felt so empowered! Thanks Bec!
My almost 12 year old daughter attended your webinar this morning and this is what she texted me:
"That webinar was the most useful and informing thing ever! Thank you so much for booking me in. I have learnt so much from just 20 minutes and I'm not as scared to go into high school anymore. Thank you mum 💕💕 "  Thank you for making XXX feel this way.
My daughter watched too, after ending the year last year by walking away from her existing friend group because she hated the fights. She found it super useful and felt confident walking in on day one, pretty much starting from scratch (and with some girls still super mad at her). She’s chosen a smaller group this year and is much happier so far.
This was great, thank you Rebecca Sparrow, I watched it with my 14yr old and we were nodding throughout!! Loved the practical tips- she’s even said she used one of your tips today to deescalate the drama cyclone and it worked!! So good to have another ‘neutral’ person to hand out the advice. Thanks!!!
Bec this was a brilliant talk last night! What you spoke about are things our kids are dealing with daily. Not only did you teach them how to recognize it but you gave them and parents strategies! Thank you
Thanks for your amazing content Rebecca, my daughter has been having friend troubles this year so purchased your webinar bundle. Tonight we sat together and started watching the friend reset - she said “this lady is really good” 😅  Thank you for giving us tools to open conversations about healthy friendships. This is SO important for our kids 🙌🏻
Thanks so much for sharing your expertise so generously Rebecca Sparrow. My 12 year old and I found it really helpful and are very much looking forward to the next one!
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Left on Read: The Friendship Survival Guide

Live Webinar

Who: Ages 10-17
When: Monday 9 November, 6pm QLD time (7pm Sydney and Melbourne, 6:30pm Adelaide, 4pm Perth)
Where: Online, via Zoom
How Long:  30 minutes

Can’t make it live? Everyone who registers gets the replay, with 12 months’ access.

Cost: $33 (incl. GST)

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