Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

#964 What to Do About Mean Girls

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Episode notes

Friendships are oxygen for girls! When a friendship sours, the mean girls arrive, or your daughter just can't find her tribe, life can be really hard. We share some powerful ideas to help your child navigate friend troubles - giving them options and building resilience.

Topics included in this episode -

• The difference between boy & girl play
• Boys use their bodies, girls use their words
• Optionality equals resilience 
• Autonomy, and feeling seen, heard and valued
• When should the school get involved?
• Avoidance reinforces anxiety
• Things you can you do to help your daughter
• Why Your Kids Need a Tribe - a Happy Families article
• Miss-Connection | 7 Day Connection Challenge – Happy Families

 

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