Friendship

Teach Your Daughter the Difference Between "Real Friends" and "50/50 Friends"

A mother once told me about her 6th grade daughter getting kicked out of her friend group over the summer because a new “leader” took over while their…

Apr 15 •

Talking to Your Daughter about “Mean Girls”

Great attention is paid these days to the subject of “mean girls”.

Apr 8 •

A Key Message for Girls: Cast a Wide Net & Be Kind to Everyone

My friend once got booted from her friend group because she didn’t have Asahi tennis shoes.

Mar 25 •

10 Things Parents of Middle Schoolers Should Know

I was a typical mom in how I felt when my first child started middle school.

Feb 24

Coach Your Daughter Through Friend Drama

Years ago, I spoke to some fifth-grade moms about teaching our daughters to build each other up.

Dec 12, 2024 •

Help Your Child When They're Left Out

One pain point we all face as parents is seeing our child left out.

Nov 12, 2024 •

What Middle School Girls Should Know about Friendship

(The full article + a printable)

Aug 26, 2024 •

As Your Child Grows Up, Some Acquaintances May Become Your Best Allies

Having friends beyond your innermost circle can be a lifesaver during a shake-up

Feb 13, 2024 •

Raising Teens? Don't Neglect This

Growing your adult village and finding additional sources of joy beyond your child helps you stay strong. Let me explain why…

Jan 7, 2024 •

#nojs-banner { position: fixed; bottom: 0; left: 0; padding: 16px 16px 16px 32px; width: 100%; box-sizing: border-box; background: red; color: white; font-family: -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"; font-size: 13px; line-height: 13px; } #nojs-banner a { color: inherit; text-decoration: underline; } This site requires JavaScript to run correctly. Please turn on JavaScript or unblock scripts