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

This is not the time to solve your kid's problem for her, as tempted as you might be to call the mean girls' parents or your child's teacher. In fact, doing so is likely to make things worse. Instead, talk to your child about potential solutions and let her take the lead in executing those solutions. Try role-playing scenarios to help your child get comfortable handling situations and interactions with mean girls.