Middle school is a tough environment for any kid to enter, especially our daughters!

On that first day of middle school, a girl will walk through the doors feeling like the princess her parents told her she was, only to find every other girl fighting for her throne! The problem comes when the princesses morph into “mean girls”, in order to destroy reputations and boost their own self-confidence.

If your daughter becomes the victim of bullies at school, you may need to go the extra mile to protect her. Bring school officials into the situation, or talk with the bully’s parents.

And if your daughter is the bully, quickly cut off her “tools of the trade,” whether it’s her cell phone or Internet access. Parents need to be aware that even princesses can be “mean girls”!

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