Little girls can be mean : four steps to bully-proof girls in the early grades
Summary
"In today's world, girls are facing myriad friendship issues, including bulling and cliques. As a parent, you are likely wondering how to guide your daughter through these situations effectively. 'Little Girls Can Be Mean' is the first book to tackle the unique social struggles of elementary-aged gi... Full description
- I. Laying the Foundation: The Four-Step Approach
- 1. The Rise of Social Cruelty
- 2. How Can I Help My Daughter or Student?
- What Is Bullying?
- Building the Foundation
- Facing Tough Situations
- Following the Four-Step Plan
- Step 1. Observe
- Step 2. Connect
- Step 3. Guide
- Step 4. Support to Act
- Integrating the Four Steps
- How Long Will This All Take?
- 3. Think, Share, Do ... Activity Bank for Part I
- Step 1. Observe
- Step 2. Connect
- Step 3. Guide
- Step 4. Support to Act
- II. The Heart of the Matter: Applying the Four Steps to Real Situations Faced by Real Girls
- 4. Side by Side: Best Friends, Worst Enemies
- Dealing with a Turf War
- When Best Friends Pull Away
- Yo-Yo Friendships
- 5. Going Along with the Gang
- When Girls Struggle to Fit In
- When Girls Struggle with Feeling "Different"
- When Girls Struggle with Going Along with the Group
- When the Group Turns Against Your Child
- 6. All Girls Can Be Mean: When Your Daughter Is Acting Like a Mean Girl
- There Are Two Sides to Every Story
- The Power Rush of Popularity
- When Girls Struggle with Following the Group
- 7. Think, Share, Do... Activity Bank for Part II
- Step 1. Observe
- Step 2. Connect
- Step 3. Guide
- Step 4. Support to Act
- III. Wrapping Up: Using the Four Steps in Your Home, School, or Office
- The Difference Between "Younger" and "Older" Girls
- Facing All Kinds of Issues, Together
- She Is Not Alone
- Appendices
- 1. Bully Stories for Home or School
- 2. "What-If" Scenarios
- 3. Activities That Follow the Four Steps
- Teacher Tips
- Tips for Girls
- Think, Share, Do...