Girl Drama Starts Earlier Than You Think — Here's How to Equip Your Kid

It's easy for a parent to assume our children are innocent when it comes to drama with friends, but there's usually more to the situation than, "Molly was mean to me" or "Elizabeth stole my squishy." Try to get the entire story so you can explain to your daughter what role she's playing, if any, in a negative interaction. Always start with telling your child that you love them unconditionally and that everyone makes mistakes, and that taking responsibility, apologizing, and doing better in the future is the most important thing.