Mikki vs the World is a creative, funny, and factual series designed to help teens get a grip on what’s happening inside their heads. Daphne stops by the office to update Dr. M and Mo on what the cool kids are doing these days. Fitting in French: Peer Pressure part 1
Tips for Parents
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Here's how to talk to your child about it
You've learned about fitting in, peer pressure, and what cool kids are doing. Be yourself and make good choices.
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Some activities you can do with your child now
- Practice counting to 10 in French with your 4-year-old like Mikki does in the video. - Talk to your child about peer pressure and how to handle it, using examples from the video. - Encourage your child to get creative like Daphne by drawing or coloring their own cool kids' activities. - Play a fun game of pretend office visit with your child, taking turns updating each other on what the cool kids are doing.
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Pretend play with your child
GAME NAME: Cool Kids Challenge INSTRUCTIONS: Pretend to be Dr. M and Mo discussing what the cool kids are doing with your child as Daphne. Ask your child to come up with fun and creative activities they think cool kids would do. Encourage them to share and discuss their ideas to promote creativity and self-expression.
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1 take away from the video for your child
"Be yourself, even if it means being different from the cool kids. True friends accept you for who you are, not what you do."
