The 13 Loneliest Moments in Motherhood and What to Do About Them

The first time your child comes home crying because a mean kid teased them or left them out can be more upsetting for the parent than for the hurt kid. Your instincts kick in, and you automatically want to protect your child, but when you realize that you can't shield your little one from every bully, you can feel incredibly helpless. Instead of fueling their heartache, acknowledge their feelings and then use this as a teachable moment to learn how to recover from upset and as an example of the type of friend he or she doesn't want to be.