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 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
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
When you can't invite someone because someone doesn't like your friend: Mean girl check ep. 1
Boundaries, Friends, Kids, Mean Girls, Social events, School dynamics, Work SituationsChristina Ferrarimean girl, mean girl check, doesn't like, relational aggression, social hierarchy, child not invited
6 simple ways to make someone feel they belong
AssertiveYOU, Confidence, Family, Friends, Kids, Mean Girls, Social eventsChristina Ferrariinclusion, belonging, friends, mean girls, party, social skills
Are you being left out or have you started leaving yourself out first?
Confidence, Friends, Kids, Mean Girls, Social events, Work Situations, School dynamicsChristina Ferrarileft out, excluded, mean girls, friendship advice, excluding, exclude, doesn't want me there, rejected, pull away, pulled away, alone, isolated, friend groups
What to do when you want a deeper friendship than they do
AssertiveYOU, Friends, Kids, Social events, Work SituationsChristina Ferrarifriend mismatch, want more, friends, friendship advice, friend column, they're not interested in you, acquaintance, casual friend
Why kids start calling each other “Baby” & what to teach your child instead
Boundaries, Bullying, Confidence, Kids, Mean Girls, School dynamicsChristina Ferraribaby, name calling, mean boy, mean girl, mean mom, bullying, preschool, elementary school, friend drama, social power, labeling, you're a baby
Comparison starts earlier than you think & how to help kids
School dynamics, Mean Girls, Kids, Friends, Confidence, BullyingChristina Ferraricomparison, kids, child, children, mean comment, mean girl, mean mom, parent advice, your child is mean, your child did something, self doubt, insecure, compare, comparing, internalize
3 things Mean Girl Moms do during spring break
Boundaries, Friends, Gaslighting, Kids, Mean GirlsChristina Ferrarispring break, mean girl, mean girl mom, left out, excluded, kicked out, iced out, group trip, replaced, didn't tell me, no conversation, it's not in your head, oh, why, introduced, ignored
What to Do If Someone Is Running a Smear Campaign Against You
Social events, School dynamics, Mean Girls, Kids, BullyingChristina Ferrarismear campaign, bullying, reputation, gossip, gossiping, mean girl, mean girl mom
One Reason Many Mom Friendships Go Sideways And Stop Having Playdates With You
Boundaries, Family, Friends, Kids, Mean Girls, School dynamics, Social eventsChristina Ferrariplaydate, mom friend, mom group, stopped inviting me, healthy repair, boundaries, kids, playdates
Every Group Has a Social Hierarchy And the Most Uncomfortable Spot Isn’t the Bottom
Boundaries, Friends, Mean Girls, Kids, Mother in law, Rude People, School dynamics, Social events, Work SituationsChristina Ferrarigroup, group dynamic, mean girl, mean mom, work culture, work group, environment, social hierarchy, social group, inner circle, leader, queen bee, middle, fringe
4 Reasons No One Calls Out the Mean Girl
Boundaries, Kids, Gaslighting, Mean Girls, School dynamics, Social events, Work SituationsChristina Ferrarimean girl, call out, no one says anything, everyone is quiet, everyone believes her, gossip, smear campaign
Conversation Starters That Actually Work & How To Make Small Talk Less Draining
Friends, Kids, Social eventsChristina Ferrarisocial skills, conversation skills, communication skills, assertive, small talk, draining, making new friends, conversation starter
When Friendship Starts to Feel Transactional
Boundaries, Friends, Family, Kids, Mean Girls, Social events, Work Situations, School dynamicsChristina Ferraritransactional, friend, toxic friend, misaligned, bad friend, is she my friend, mean girl, user, using me, convenient friend
Why Setting Boundaries Backfires for So Many People
Boundaries, Family, Friends, Kids, Mean Girls, Work Situations, Social events, School dynamicsChristina Ferrariboundary, boundaries, boundary setting, left out, excluded, backfire, aggressive, assertive, speak up, speaking up
Assertive Comebacks To Use When They Say: "Why Aren't You Close Anymore?"
Boundaries, Friends, Kids, Mean Girls, School dynamicsChristina Ferrariwhy aren't you close anymore, left out, friendship break up, gossip, mean girl group, mean girl mom group, mom group, not close, why, you're not close anymore