Friendships are oxygen for girls! When a friendship sours, the mean girls arrive, or your daughter just can't find her tribe, life can be really hard. We share some powerful ideas to help your child navigate friend troubles - giving them options and building resilience.

Topics included in this episode -
The difference between boy & girl play
Boys use their bodies, girls use their words
Optionality equals resilience 
Autonomy, and feeling seen, heard and valued
When should the school get involved?
Avoidance reinforces anxiety
Things you can you do to help your daughter
Why Your Kids Need a Tribe - a Happy Families article
Miss-Connection | 7 Day Connection Challenge – Happy Families



Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

Email us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au

Friendships are oxygen for girls! When a friendship sours, the mean girls arrive, or your daughter just can't find her tribe, life can be really hard. We share some powerful ideas to help your child navigate friend troubles - giving them options and building resilience.
Topics included in this episode -
<ul>
<li>The difference between boy &amp; girl play</li>
<li>Boys use their bodies, girls use their words</li>
<li>Optionality equals resilience </li>
<li>Autonomy, and feeling seen, heard and valued</li>
<li>When should the school get involved?</li>
<li>Avoidance reinforces anxiety</li>
<li>Things you can you do to help your daughter</li>
<li><a href="https://www.happyfamilies.com.au/articles/why-your-kids-need-a-tribe">Why Your Kids Need a Tribe</a> - a Happy Families article</li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/shop/product/miss-connection-7-day-connection-challenge">Miss-Connection | 7 Day Connection Challenge – Happy Families</a></li>
</ul>
 
Find us on Facebook at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/happyfamilies.au/">Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families</a>
Email us your questions and comments at <a href="mailto:podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au">podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au</a>

The Happy Families Podcast with Dr. Justin Coulson is designed for the time poor parent who just wants answers now. Every day Justin and his wife Kylie provide practical tips and a common sense approach to parenting that Mums and Dads all over the world are connecting with. Justin and Kylie have 6 daughters and they regularly share their experiences of managing a busy household filled with lots of challenges and plenty of happiness. For real and practicable advice from people who understand and appreciate the challenges of a time poor parent, listen to Justin and Kylie and help make your family happier.

The Happy Families Podcast with Dr. Justin Coulson is designed for the time poor parent who just wants answers now. Every day Justin and his wife Kylie provide practical tips and a common sense approach to parenting that Mums and Dads all over the world are connecting with. Justin and Kylie have 6 daughters and they regularly share their experiences of managing a busy household filled with lots of challenges and plenty of happiness. For real and practicable advice from people who understand and appreciate the challenges of a time poor parent, listen to Justin and Kylie and help make your family happier.

The Happy families podcast with Dr. Justin Coulson is designed for the time poor parent who just wants answers now.

Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

#964 What to Do About Mean Girls

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