Running After the Mean Girls and an Ignoring Stepdaughter for 07/29/2017
Dear Family Coach

Dear Family Coach: My 7-year-old daughter is not very savvy on the playground. She is constantly chasing after the “mean girls” because she says they play more exciting games than her own friends. Should we be helping her understand that it is better to hang with those who appreciate her and want her around, even if the game is a little bit boring, rather than trying to play the more exciting games with the girls who barely give her the time of day? – Playground Mom

Dear Playground: Your daughter is experimenting with the playground social hierarchy. Friendships shift constantly as children grow. Navigating the social system is arduous, even for adults. Your daughter might need your input on this one at some point. But maybe not yet.

Updated: Sat Jul 29, 2017

Running After the Mean Girls and an Ignoring Stepdaughter for 07/29/2017