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The Mean Girl Phenomenon with Rosalind Wiseman

Season 1, Ep. 14

Welcome to the NEW podcast all about parenting teens with Cat & Nat. Each week we are going to go over topics that you need to know and bring an expert to break down an important topic. New episodes every Monday, subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts.


If you know the movie Mean Girls, you know how significant its release was not only for its humor and iconic moments, but for its accurate portrayal of high school social dynamics and the overall experience for many. Rosalind Wiseman, the author of the book that inspired the movie, joined us to talk about the mean girl phenomenon and how to help your teen navigate those challenging friendships. Rosalind Wiseman is a speaker, writer, advisor, and thought leader on leadership, culture, conflict, and young people. She is a multiple New York Times bestselling author of nine books including Queen Bees and Wannabes, which is the basis for the movie Mean Girls. For more on Rosalind check her out at https://rosalindwiseman.com/about.


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