3 Ways to Spot and Stop Your Daughter's Frenemy

"Mommy, Mommy, Mommy! Can I spend the night at So&So's house?" "Mommy, Mommy, Mommy! Can I go over So&So's for dinner?" "Mommy, Mommy, Mommy! So&So's birthday party is coming up, can I go?" 

Wow! This So&So girl is all your daughter can talk about! It's great news that she's found a new friend and you'd certainly like to meet her. One day, you invite So&So over and she's as cute as a button. But there is something off-putting about the way she is around your daughter. That peculiar feeling about her may be your mommy instinct telling you that your daughter's got a frenemy on her hands.

A frenemy is a slang term combining the words friend and enemy together. A frenemy hangs out with your little one but sometimes does or says things a real friend shouldn't. Here's a list of 3 ways to spot a frenemy and 3 ways to stop one.

1."That's stupid!"

Your daughter and her friend are sitting around deciding what to do to have fun. Say your daughter suggests playing freeze tag or another type of game to play. Rather than simply declining, her friend says, "That's stupid!" Do not allow put-downs. Tell your daughter's friend that the appropriate way to respond is by saying "I don't feel like doing that" and that ridiculing other people's opinions is not okay. By stopping it immediately, firmly but respectfully your daughter's friend should be able to understand how to respond correctly from now on.

2. He Said, She Said

Your daughter certainly admires her friend. But it is somewhat strange how your daughter likes something "because Ashley likes it" or wanting to do something because "Ashley wants to do it" or not doing something because "Ashley says she hates doing that." If your daughter's friend is taking charge of everything they do and your daughter is not getting any say, you want to make sure your daughter is not being controlled by her friend. That can set her up to be confused about what she wants and can set her up to be completely dependent on others. Be sure to monitor their activities and conversations to ensure that your daughter's voice is being heard and that they are both happy with their play time.

3. "Mommy, She Hit Me..."

This should be a no-brainer. If your daughter is claiming her friend hit her, that is a sure sign that your daughter has a frenemy and a bully. At this point, try to have a meeting with the child's parents to discuss what happened with the girls and how to move forward to ensure that violence does not happen between them again. Of course, if the parent and/or the child can not see eye to eye or the abuse continues, it will be best for your daughter to find friends who know how to keep their hands and negative comments to themselves.

Has your daughter ever come across a frenemy? Has your daughter ever been a frenemy? What happened and how did you handle it? Let us know in the comments below.


Best wishes,
          Jocelyn 

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Versatility of a White Girl's Dress

Do you have a white flower girl dress or white party dress left over from a friend or relative’s wedding or party? Do you know what to do with it? Don’t throw it away. That white dress still can be use at many other occasions. Just a little creativity is all you need. You don’t even need to cut up that dress. Here are a few ideas:

				Girl's Cap Sleeved Formal Dress, White or Ivory
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				Unique pleated cap sleeves with lace on the edges satin bodice with mesh overlay skirt Long dress Available in girls' size 2 to 16 Simply amazing! Immaculate White dress for her First Communion

				White Satin Bodice with Sleeve and Organza Overlay Skirt
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				Satin bodice Tea length Available in sizes 2-10

• If your family is Roman Catholic, that white dress can still be used as a First Communion Dress. All you need are white gloves and a white First Communion Veil or Crown. This will save you a lot of time and money looking for First Communion dresses.

• If there is another wedding coming up or even a party, you can still use that dress, all you need to do is add a colored sash. Be sure that the sash will match the color of the wedding.

• You can even use that dress for the holiday season like Christmas and Easter. Just a few colored flowers or ribbons to match the colors of the season.

• Why not use that dress for a family picture. Get the whole family to dress up in their Sunday best and go to your local photographer and have that prefect family portrait taken.

				White Satin and Lace Detail Bodice with Tulle Skirt Ballerina Dress
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				Satin and lace details on the bodice Tulle skirt Available in sizes 2-8

Maybe you can think of other ways you can use a white flower girl dress. With its versatility, the possibilities are endless.

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Need a Casual Dress for Your Little Girl? 5 Sweet Styles for Her to Wear This Summer!

Think dresses are too formal for the outdoors? Think again! Elite Dresses has the perfect dress for that picnic in the park, day at the zoo, outside wedding and every other summer occasion.




How cute your little girl will look in this dress! Not only is it pretty, it's also comfortable. This dress also comes in yellow, red, white, eggplant, taupe, ivory, brown, sage, rose and fuchsia!

Girl's Aqua Blue Chiffon Tent Dress with Satin bib neckline

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• Aqua Blue party dress for little girls.
• Knee length
• In sizes 2-14

 




This white cotton dress is perfect for that sunny day in the park. Your little girl will enjoy all of her favorite picnic activities in this dress.

Girl's Cotton Day Dress in White

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• Cotton fabric
• ruffled lace finish
• Size available 2-12

Your daughter will flourish like the flower she is in this beautiful dress. The simple style, classic stripes and creamy colors make this dress an absolute must for your daughter's summer.

Girl's Ivory & Black Stripes Sundress

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• Comfortable fabric, perfect for a nice walk in under Mr. Sun
• stretchable bodice
• Size available 2-12

This bright dress is perfect for your bright little girl. This style is also available in eggplant, fuchsia, aqua, brown, off-white, champagne, mauve and lilac!

Girl's Mint Taffeta Sleeveless Dress with Ruffled Skirt

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• Pretty ruffled skirt for a nice balloon effect
• short dress
• Size available 2-14

Baby's day out? Style her in this gorgeous little girl's dress. How adorable will this dress look on a sunny summer day?

Baby's Banana Satin Bodice with Sheer Organza Tiered Skirt

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• Tiered sheer organza skirt
• Cute flower and ribbon accent on the waist
• Available in baby size S-XL

And as always, you can visit the Elite Dresses website for more options.


What do you think? And what are some of your favorite styles to wear in the summer? Let us know in the comments below.




 Best wishes,
         Jocelyn

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