These are some resources for parents dealing with girls’ changing social world. Clicking on the books will take you to their ordering pages on Amazon.com. For Parents of Elementary School Children Best Friends, Worst Enemies: Understanding the Social Lives of Children by Michael Thompson, Ph.D. and Catherine O’Neill Grace. Good Friends Are Hard to Find: Help
“Sticks and stones may break my bones but words can never hurt me.” That old adage just isn’t true. Teasing, name calling, gossip, rumors, exclusion, and betrayal are forms of cruelty sometimes referred to as social aggression. Social aggression starts at a surprisingly early age, during the pre-school years. Ever hear a 3 year old
When our daughters share about their social traumas and dramas, we have many reactions. And, we want to respond in helpful ways. But oh, the things that get in the way! Sometimes, our daughters push us away or don’t invite us in–when we know we could really help if they’d just let us! Or, we
The social world of girls–full of such joy, promise, and drama! What can parents and other caring adults do to help girls develop their skills for dealing with conflict & anger engaging in effective “brave talk” or “straight talk” (terms for assertive communication) being empowered without diminishing others, dealing with girl bullying (their own and
Cliques, popular girls, mean girls, rumors, gossip, exclusion, “behind my back,” secrets, bullying, whispering, being “in,” name-calling, glaring, “she turned her back,” being left out, bossy, being uninvited. When we spend time listening to girls, their stories–sooner or later–turn to their relational experiences. They share stories of profound and joyous connection and devastating betrayal and
The Social World of Girls, Part 1 by Melissa J Johnson, PhD The Social World of Girls & Doing Our Own Work, Part 2 by Melissa J Johnson, PhD The Social World of Girls, What’s a Parent to Do, Part 3 by Melissa J Johnson, PhD Creating a Culture of Compassion by Melissa J Johnson, PhD The
Helping Your Daughter Avoid Mean Girl Drama with Dr. Melissa Johnson: https://youtu.be/tns3vVKznPk <span data-mce-type=”bookmark” style=”display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;” class=”mce_SELRES_start”></span>
How to Cope with Being the Target of Mean Girl Behavior with Dr. Melissa Johnson: https://www.kidsinthehouse.com/video/embed/5673 <span data-mce-type=”bookmark” style=”display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;” class=”mce_SELRES_start”></span> For more information on elementary education visit KidsInTheHouse.com
How to Help Girls be More Assertive with Dr. Melissa Johnson: https://www.kidsinthehouse.com/video/embed/5733 <span data-mce-type=”bookmark” style=”display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;” class=”mce_SELRES_start”></span> For more information on elementary education visit KidsInTheHouse.com
Why do parents enroll their daughters in our Stand Up! Speak Out!® Summer Workshops? By Paige Hobey, MA Some are simply looking for a fun summer activity with creative projects and outdoor games, some hope their daughters will build confidence and make new friends, and others are excited for them to learn how to manage