One of the most common misconceptions about girl bullying (and bullying in general), is that it disappears after the adolescent years. It’s an unfortunate reality I’ve faced that this is just simply not the case. I’ve encountered my fair share of adults who never quite shook the habits of exchanging nasty looks and indulging cattiness. … [Read more…]
Girl bullying takes a toll on the entire family, and it can be difficult to know how best to help your daughter through these painful years. Here are 6 tips to facilitate open communication: Do ask her what she needs from you • Navigating what to say when you first pick her up from school … [Read more…]
“Iced. Tea.” Everyone erupted in giggles and knowing glances around me as I sat wondering what exactly the joke was and how I could’ve possibly missed it. I was in 8th grade, sitting at lunch with a table of “friends,” who all seemed to be in the know of an impossibly hilarious inside joke without … [Read more…]