Why That Group Wasn’t a Fit (And How to Move On Without Closure or Self-Blame)
Boundaries, Friends, Kids, Mean Girls, School dynamicsChristina Ferrariself blame, closure, group, mean girl, mean girl moms, mom group
Why Some Mean Girls Exclude You (Even When You Didn’t Do Anything Wrong)
Bullying, Boundaries, Friends, Kids, Mean Girls, School dynamics, Social eventsChristina Ferrarimean girl, exclude, exclusion, middle school, kids, dynamic, left out, party, why
How to Spot a Mean Girl Ringleader vs. The Herd
How to Become Unreadable Around Mean Girls
Friends, Gaslighting, Kids, Mean Girls, School dynamicsChristina Ferrarimean girl, herd, unreadable, emotion, emotional, how to act around a mean girl
How to Out Calm and Out Position a Mean Girl Herd
School dynamics, Social events, Mean Girls, Kids, Gaslighting, FriendsChristina Ferrarimean girl, herd, out calm, out position, how to deal with mean girls
Why Trio Friendships So Often End in Quiet Realignment
Friends, Kids, Mean Girls, Social events, School dynamicsChristina Ferraritrio, excluded, fringe friend, left out, bridge, connected, connector, mean girl
4 Reasons Men Don’t Believe Mean Girl Behavior Exists and How to Explain It So They Finally Get It
Bullying, Body Language, Family, Friends, Gaslighting, Kids, Rude People, School dynamics, Social events, Work SituationsChristina Ferrarimean girl, excluded, mean mom, school, high school, middle school
When the Group Chat Turns Toxic: Stay, Mute, or Leave?
Mean Girls, School dynamics, Social events, Friends, BullyingChristina Ferrarigroup chat, mute, leave, mean girl, toxic mean girl, toxic friends, high school, middle school
What to Do When You’re Being Quietly Phased Out of a Friend Group
Boundaries, Bullying, Friends, Gaslighting, Mean Girls, Social eventsChristina Ferrariexcluded, exclusion, mean girl, cycle, left out, drifted, drift, kicked out, pushed out, friend help, friend group, mean girl mom, mean girls, group, what to do when you're left out
How to Walk into School Prepared When You're Dealing with Mean Girl Moms: Holiday Break Edition
Body Language, Bullying, Gaslighting, Kids, Mean Girls, Rude People, School dynamics, Social eventsChristina Ferrarimean girl, back to school, holiday break, playdate, mean girl mom, mean girls, group chat, excluded, ignore, doesn't like me, doesn't like you
Mean Girl Breadcrumbing: How to Tell What You’re Dealing With and What to Do Next
Boundaries, Friends, Family, Gaslighting, Mean GirlsChristina Ferraribreadcrumb, breadcrumbing, mean girl, toxic friend, bad friend, neurodivergent, adhd, autism, avoidant, ignoring you
4 Signs They Don’t Want to Be Friends, They're Just Polite, Not a Mean Girl
Friends, Gaslighting, Kids, Rude People, Social eventsChristina Ferraripolite, friend, friend help, mean girl, do they want to be my friend?, rude?, guessing, confusing
4 Mean Girl Red Flags to Spot Early in 2026 to Start Trusting Yourself
Boundaries, Friends, Gaslighting, Mean Girls, Mother in lawChristina Ferrarimean girl, red flag, friend red flag, doubt, trust, abandonment, off, on edge, odd comment, mean girl tactics
How to Spot Mutual Friendships Early: When You Share Good News or Bad News
Friends, Mean Girls, School dynamics, Social events, Work SituationsChristina Ferrarimutual friendship, friends, friend, good news, bad news, frenemy, mean girl, real friend, genuine, genuine friend, fringe
3 Signs a “Mean Nice Girl” Is Friend Hopping With Whoever You Bond With So You Stay the Outsider
Bullying, Boundaries, Friends, Kids, Mean Girls, Social events, School dynamics, Work SituationsChristina Ferrarifriend hopping, friend drama, stealing my friend, stealing my friends, trio, mean girl, mean nice girl, fake, relational aggression, closer, third wheel, triangulation
How to Teach Your Child Their Strong Voice: A Step-by-Step Guide Parents Can Use at Home
Boundaries, Bullying, Body Language, Friends, Kids, Mean GirlsChristina Ferraristrong voice, assertive, parenting, parent advice, pushover, mean girl
How to Raise an Assertive Child (Without Creating a Pushover or a Yeller)
Bullying, Body Language, Boundaries, Friends, Kids, Mean Girls, Social eventsChristina Ferraripushover, kids, children, assertive, how to raise an assertive child, preschooler, elementary, middle school, bully, mean girl
6 Mean Girl Family Scenarios You’ll Probably Face This Holiday And What to Say Instead of Freezing
Boundaries, Family, Mean Girls, Mother in law, Social eventsChristina Ferrarimean girl, family, drama, exit, how to leave, drunk, chaos, drama seeking, guilt trips, emotional manipulation, fake concern, exclusion, triangulation, sibling rivalry, favoritism, unsolicited, advice, marriage, parenting, backhanded, insult, dismissive, snarky
How to Handle Mean Girl Behavior Inside Your Own Family This Holiday Season
Boundaries, Family, Gaslighting, Mean Girls, Mother in law, Rude People, Social eventsChristina Ferrarimean girl, family, drama, disrespect, bait, reactive, tool, mindset shift, trigger, holidays, thanksgiving
What to Do When Your Sister-in-Law Bonds With Everyone Except You
Boundaries, Family, Mean Girls, Mother in lawChristina Ferrarifamily, drama, family drama, mean girl, sister in law, sil, sister, mother in law, mother, family systems, excluded, doesn't invite me, why doesn't she