When concern is actually a subtle smear campaign
Mean Girls, School dynamics, Social eventsChristina Ferrarigossip, smear, smear campaign, kid, child, school drama, gossiping, fake concern
What to say when your child is never in the Group Chat Photos
Your Child Isn't Invited to a Birthday Party. Here's What To Do.
Family, Friends, Kids, Mean Girls, School dynamics, Social eventsChristina Ferraribirthday party, kids, school party, kids birthday party, not invited, invited, excluded, excludes
Mute or Unfollow? Which Should You Do on Social Media When Things Get Awkward
Boundaries, Friends, Family, Kids, Mean Girls, School dynamics, Social events, Work Situations, Rude PeopleChristina Ferrarisocial media, tiktok, youtube, instagram, unfollow, unfollowing, mute, follow, follower
5 non-appearance compliments to use that make you more likable
Friends, Social eventsChristina Ferrarilikeable, making friends, non appearance compliments, compliments, bond, adult friendships, adult friend, friend, friendships, how to get people to like you
The real reason you might be struggling to connect and what to say & do instead.
Friends, Dating, Social eventsChristina Ferrarimagnetism, attraction, friend, friendships, lonely, new friends, how to make freinds, how to make friends
How to be more likable, without being fake & you can stop feeling lonely.
How to Tell a Friend to Stop Bringing Sick Kids to Playdates (Without Creating Drama)
Boundaries, Friends, Kids, School dynamics, Social eventsChristina Ferrariparenting, parent advice, kids, sick kids, sick, playdate
Are They One Upping You or Just Sharing?
Work Situations, Social events, Rude People, Mean Girls, Mother in law, Friends, FamilyChristina Ferrariinsecure, insecurity, one upping, one upper, bragging, boasting, humble brag, one upping?
Why “You Have Your Hands Full” Isn’t Just Small Talk, Here's 3 Assertive Comebacks
Boundaries, AssertiveYOU, Family, Kids, Mother in law, Rude People, Social events, School dynamicsChristina Ferrariparenting, you have your hands full, rude comments, kids, school, children, family comments
4 Phrases “Girls’ Girls” Use to Hide They’re Really Mean Girls (And How to Recognize the Signs Before You Get Hurt)
Boundaries, Friends, Family, Mean Girls, Mother in law, Rude People, Social events, Work SituationsChristina Ferrarimean girls, toxic friendships, bad friend, friendships, friend
Before You Call Her a Mean Girl, Ask Yourself These 4 Questions First
Bullying, Family, Friends, Mother in law, Mean Girls, Rude People, School dynamics, Social events, Work SituationsChristina Ferrarifriendships, toxic friends, mean girl, mean girls, friend
Bragging, One-Upping, or Sharing: How to handle & What to say.
Boundaries, Family, Friends, Mother in law, School dynamics, Work Situations, Social eventsChristina Ferraribragging, one-upping, toxic friends, bad friend
3 ways to know if she’s a mean girl or you’re just acquaintances.
AssertiveYOU, Boundaries, Friends, Family, Gaslighting, Mean Girls, School dynamics, Social events, Work SituationsChristina Ferrarimean girl, mean girl tactics, mean girl mom, mean girl work, acquaintances, friendships, friend, friend advice
How to not get defensive in conversations: Your 3-step formula to unlearn this.
AssertiveYOU, Boundaries, Work Situations, Social events, School dynamics, Rude People, Mean Girls, Mother in law, BullyingChristina Ferraridefensive, assertive, defensiveness, over explaining, over-explaining, sarcastic
Are you their friend or therapist? How to fix a one-sided friendship & phrases to use when they never ask about you.
Family, Friends, Dating, Work Situations, Social events, Rude PeopleChristina Ferrarione sided friendship, therapist or friend?, one sided, unbalanced friendship, balanced friendship, friend never listens to me, friend never asks me questions, I'm always the one asking questions, friend never asks me anything, using me?, user, unsupportive, unsupportive friend, balanced friendship?
How to tell the difference between a Compliment & Subtle Dig + Comebacks When Someone Doubts Your Hosting Skills
Work Situations, Social events, School dynamics, Rude People, Mother in law, Mean Girls, Bullying, AssertiveYOU, BoundariesChristina Ferrarisubtle dig, compliment vs insult, insult, backhanded, backhanded compliment, backhanded compliments, hosting, mother in law, event, social event, put down, Home for the holidays, holiday
Unlearn people-pleasing in these 3 steps.
AssertiveYOU, Boundaries, Family, Friends, Dating, Mother in law, School dynamics, Social events, Work SituationsChristina Ferraripeople pleasing, people pleaser, people-pleasing, boundary setting, setting boundaries, mother in law, work boundaries
Why mean girls use gossip to hurt you and phrases to shut down gossip
AssertiveYOU, Boundaries, Bullying, Friends, Family, Mean Girls, Rude People, Mother in law, School dynamics, Social events, Work SituationsChristina Ferrarimean girls, rude, grown mean girl, gossip, gossiping, gossiper, phrases to shut down gossip, why mean girls use gossip to hurt you, bully, nice mean girl
3 comebacks to use when someone puts down that you went to Public school
AssertiveYOU, Boundaries, Bullying, Mean Girls, Rude People, School dynamics, Social events, Work SituationsChristina Ferraripublic school, private school, school drama, school, elitism, elite, put down, rude