I. Laying the Foundation: The Four-Step Approach
1. The Rise of Social Cruelty
2. How Can I Help My Daughter or Student?
What Is Bullying?
Building the Foundation
Facing Tough Situations
Following the Four-Step Plan
Step 1. Observe
Step 2. Connect
Step 3. Guide
Step 4. Support to Act
Integrating the Four Steps
How Long Will This All Take?
3. Think, Share, Do ... Activity Bank for Part I
Step 1. Observe
Step 2. Connect
Step 3. Guide
Step 4. Support to Act
II. The Heart of the Matter: Applying the Four Steps to Real Situations Faced by Real Girls
4. Side by Side: Best Friends, Worst Enemies
Dealing with a Turf War
When Best Friends Pull Away
Yo-Yo Friendships
5. Going Along with the Gang
When Girls Struggle to Fit In
When Girls Struggle with Feeling "Different"
When Girls Struggle with Going Along with the Group
When the Group Turns Against Your Child
6. All Girls Can Be Mean: When Your Daughter Is Acting Like a Mean Girl
There Are Two Sides to Every Story
The Power Rush of Popularity
When Girls Struggle with Following the Group
7. Think, Share, Do... Activity Bank for Part II
Step 1. Observe
Step 2. Connect
Step 3. Guide
Step 4. Support to Act
III. Wrapping Up: Using the Four Steps in Your Home, School, or Office
The Difference Between "Younger" and "Older" Girls
Facing All Kinds of Issues, Together
She Is Not Alone
Appendices
1. Bully Stories for Home or School
2. "What-If" Scenarios
3. Activities That Follow the Four Steps
Teacher Tips
Tips for Girls
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