How to help your child navigate “mean kids” at school (put downs, exclusion, etc) | Q&A with Dr. J The Mom Psychologist | 66
Uh oh! You just got word that your child is being excluded by kids at school. Other kids are saying hurtful things and don’t let your child play with them.
You feel horrible and want this to STOP. You want your child to wake up and stop being friends with them but you also don’t want them to feel judged and shut down.
In this episode, I’ll share:
- Best ways to respond in these moments so your child feels supported but also knows how to stand up for themselves
- How to help your child think about friendship in a more holistic way
- Tools to teach your child how to make and keep good friends
Check out books like:
The Not So Friendly Friend- https://amzn.to/3QFbysE
Let’s Talk About Body Boundaries, Consent and Respect- https://amzn.to/3WFgx09
The Survival Guide for Making & Keeping Friends- https://amzn.to/3UWlwZ7
The Little Book of Friendship- https://amzn.to/4bylSKV
My Way to Making Friends- https://amzn.to/3WHba0y
How to Be a Friend: A Guide to Making Friends and Keeping Them- https://amzn.to/3UHSATx
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