My daughter is the youngest in her first-grade class. She is spending all her time trying to get the other girls to like her. She is coming off as being bossy, and the other girls don’t like that. What can I do to help her adjust? — Bossy’s Mom
Answer: Talk to her and help her understand that when she asks for things in a demanding way, the other girls will not want to play with her. Help her learn how to rephrase what she wants in a nicer tone, like “May I play with you.” She needs to ask and not demand. You need to also explain that sometimes children will take her up on her offer and other times they will say no, but either way is OK. Playacting different situations should be helpful in improving her behavior.
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