It's heartbreaking as a parent when you hear your child say kids are being mean at school or that they have no friends. A mom wrote in for guidance on how to help her 5-year-old daughter navigate these tricky waters of social connections at school. Erin covers 3 key areas where parents can coach and prepare kids, and when and how to step in to improve your child's social experiences at school, along with some really important information about social development that can help parents help their kids. Our Sponsors: * Check out Factor 75 and use my code parenting50 for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com/ * Check out Greenlight and use my code parenting for a great deal: https://greenlight.com/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/parenting-beyond-discipline/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy