Comment “Mean Girl Moms” for exact words & tips to handle these situations, inside my members area, Assertive You. Comment OUTFIT for links to what I’m wearing. The subtle tactics mean girl moms use at back-to-school aren’t so random, they: – Ask about your summer like it’s friendly conversation, but it’s really a status check to see who “won” summer. – Say, “That’s so nice… did you only stay local?” code for not exactly impressive. – Gush about all the vacations & playdates they had with other kids in the class, reminding you and your child you weren’t part of it. – Light up the group chat celebrating class lists, until you share your child’s name and the energy shifts. They do it to feel in control. If you freeze up in these moments and want to start the school year feeling ready, you’ll get the exact words, tips, Mean Girl guides for you and your child, plus a private space to ask me questions and get support from others going through it, inside my member’s area. About Christie, Dr. C: I’m a Johns Hopkins-trained clinical psychologist with a background in CBT, DBT, behavioral psychology, and motivational models. I blend evidence-based strategies with lived experience to help you handle mean girls, navigate parenting challenges, set real boundaries, make new friends, and stop shrinking in your friendships.