Do you remember how when you were a kid, you’d meet another kid and be instant BFFs? I remember when I was in sixth or seventh grade, a girl in my class said, “Caitlin, I can’t believe it’s not butter ...

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Here’s a real-life guide to supporting your kid through a first date—before, during, and after—without projecting your anxiety or making them shut down.