Explanation below ⬇️ 3 phrases to use when your friend’s child misbehaves and they’re not saying anything.   -Tell friend: Is there anything I can do to help you with (child’s name)?  This phrase acknowledges the situation without being accusatory. You’re offering support without being judgmental and this opens a dialogue with your friend that can lead to a productive conversation. Here, you’re demonstrating empathy and a willingness to help which can help strengthen your friendship and potentially lead to a positive outcome for your friend’s child.  -Tell child: I have a new game that I want to show you.  This phrase allows you to redirect the child’s attention from the misbehavior and shifts their focus to a positive activity without being judgmental. It indirectly communicates that their current behavior is not acceptable and that a change is needed. You’re setting a boundary while offering a positive alternative. This is a helpful strategy in situations where the parent is unable to or unwilling to intervene.  -(Child’s name) is having some trouble with (X behavior), they may need some help and a quick check-in.  This phrase allows you to acknowledge the problem without being accusatory or judgmental while offering a specific strategy, which can help the child. This phrase also focuses on the child’s behavior rather than your friend’s parenting style.  Need more help being assertive or navigating relationships? Book a 1:1 with me in my link in bio & if you’re here for outfit details, comment OUTFIT & I’ll send you a personalized link.  Xo, Dr. C LTKStyleTip LTKWatchNow LTKFindsUnder100