4 Steps to Bully-Proof Girls in the Early Grades

Previously published as part of LITTLE GIRLS CAN BE MEAN. Worried about mean girls? Help your daughter respond and react to bullying where it starts---in elementary school.As experts in developmental psychology and each a mother of three, Dr. Michelle Anthony and Dr. Reyna Lindert began noticing an alarming pattern of social struggle among girls as young as five, including their own daughters. In today's world, it is likely that your daughter has been faced with bullying and friendship issues, too---and perhaps you're at a loss for how to guide her through these situations effectively. In 4 STEPS TO BULLY-PROOF GIRLS IN THE EARLY GRADE, Dr. Michelle Anthony and Dr. Reyna Lindert offer an easy-to-follow, 4-step plan to help you become a problem-solving partner with your child, including tips and insights that girls can use on their own to confront social difficulties in an empowered way. Whether your daughter is just starting grade school or is already on her way to junior high, you'll learn how to:* GUIDE your child with simple, compassionate strategies* SUPPORT your daughter to act more independently to face the social issue