Backhanded comments & what to say
Work Situations, Social events, Rude People, Mother in law, Mean Girls, Friends, Family, BoundariesChristina Ferraribackhanded comment, joke, dig, subtle dig
You introduced two friends and now you're the one left out: What to do next
Boundaries, Friends, Mean Girls, Social eventsChristina Ferrarileft out, trio, introduced a friend, friend group, used me, connector, friend poacher
Left out of the Halloween plan or group costume? Here's what to do
Social events, School dynamics, Mean Girls, Kids, Friends, Bullying, Confidence, BoundariesChristina Ferrarihalloween, group costume, mean girls, girl costume, school drama, left out, costume, mom drama
When the Mean Girl Moms leave you out on Halloween
Confidence, AssertiveYOU, School dynamics, Mean Girls, KidsChristina Ferrarihalloween, group costume, costume, kids, mean moms, mean girls, mean boy mom, party, left out, backhanded comments, digs, holidays, trick or treat, included
Someone's spreading rumors about you. Here's what to do while the truth catches up.
Bullying, Friends, Gaslighting, Kids, Mean Girls, Social events, School dynamics, Work SituationsChristina Ferrarismear campaign, rumor, mean girl, mean girl mom
How to get closer with an acquaintance and become closer friends. Part 1
The one skill that helps you be more assertive: tolerating discomfort
4 ways to build your own friend circle
4 ways Mean Girl Moms treat you differently during the first week of school
Friends, Mean Girls, School dynamicsChristina Ferrarimean girls, mean girl moms, school drama, friend poacher, poacher, school, friends, fake friend, user
3 low pressure ways to let kids play without forcing a friendship between the parents
Social events, Mean Girls, School dynamics, Kids, FriendsChristina Ferrarikids, playdate, play date, mom, mean girl mom, friend, school friend, force, don't need to force
How to really tell you’re more socially liked than you realize
Bullying, Boundaries, Confidence, Friends, Family, Gaslighting, Mean Girls, Rude People, Social events, School dynamics, Work SituationsChristina Ferrarisocially liked, liked, they don't like me, like, social skills, acceptance, accept, belong, belonging, I want to belong, I want to be liked, outsider, fringe
3 Assertive responses when someone says, "Must be nice"
Confidence, Social events, Mother in law, Mean Girls, Rude People, School dynamics, Work Situations, FamilyChristina Ferrarimust be nice, passive aggressive, communication, assertive, mean girl, mother in law, coworker, friend, backhanded, rude, mean
How to be ready for Mean Girl Moms before school starts
Social events, School dynamics, Rude People, Mean Girls, Kids, Gaslighting, Friends, BoundariesChristina Ferrarimean girl, mean girl moms, school, kids, school drama, mom drama, conflict
"She's just jealous" advice doesn't work, this does when they go cold
Boundaries, Family, Friends, Gaslighting, Mean Girls, Mother in law, Rude People, School dynamics, Social events, Work SituationsChristina Ferrarijealous, she's just jealous, cold, changed, ghosted, change, role, expectation, withdrew
4 Tactics Mean Girl Moms Use to Make Sure You Don’t Feel Welcome When School Starts
Bullying, Friends, Family, Gaslighting, Mean Girls, Mother in law, Rude People, School dynamics, Social events, Work SituationsChristina Ferrarirelational aggression, bullying, bully, mean girl, mean girl mom, mean girl moms, excluded, not welcome, ignored, group chat, ignore you, ignoring, doesn't say hi, hi
8 Back-to-School Comebacks Every Child Needs for Mean Girls or Mean Boys
Bullying, Friends, Kids, Mean Girls, School dynamicsChristina Ferrarikids comebacks, back to school, mean girls, mean boys, mean moms, comebacks for kids, excluded, name calling, put down, insult, laughs at you, gossip, gossiping, best friend changes every other day, left out, takes their toys
Preschool Comebacks for Back to School: Simple Phrases Every 2–4 Year Old Can Use
School dynamics, KidsChristina Ferraripreschool, bully, mean girl, mean boy, taking toy, assertive, preschooler, new school, boundaries
4 Tactics Mean Girl Moms Use When It’s Time for Back to School
Friends, Kids, Mean Girls, Rude People, School dynamics, Social eventsChristina Ferrarirelational aggression, mean girl, mean girl moms, mean boy mom, mean girls, school drama, left out, excluded, group chat, parent drama
What to do when someone is spreading a rumor about you
Bullying, Boundaries, Friends, Family, Gaslighting, Mean Girls, Mother in law, Rude People, School dynamics, Social events, Work SituationsChristina Ferrarirumor, false narrative, smear, smearing, smear campaign, mean girl, mean girl mom, lies, false assumption, assumption, lying, lie
Ever lose a friend because of they married?
Mother in law, Mean Girls, Gaslighting, Friends, Family, Dating, Couples Therapy, BoundariesChristina Ferrarifriend, guy friend, mean girl, daughter in law, sister, mother in law, wife, girlfriend, marriage, dating, control, controlling, not allowed to be my friend