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“But I Was Just Joking!” – Teaching Kids the Boundaries of Humor

Many kids use humor to try and connect with peers, but sometimes those jokes—especially sarcasm or teasing—don’t land the way they intended. When a joke leads to hurt feelings or a friendship rift, the common defense is: “I was just kidding!”

But here’s the social truth:

➡️ If it isn’t funny to the other person, it isn’t funny.

Helping your child learn the difference between playful and hurtful humor is an important social milestone. This includes understanding:

• The importance of shared laughter—not one-sided jokes
• How to read facial expressions and body language for feedback
• Why intent doesn’t outweigh impact in social situations

Try this simple coaching script:

“When your friend didn’t laugh and looked upset, that’s a clue the joke didn’t land. What could you do next time to keep it fun for both of you?”

And remember, repairing a misstep with a sincere “I didn’t mean to hurt your feelings” goes a long way in keeping friendships strong.

How to Make & Keep Friends

The teen years come with a whole new set of social rules—and this book helps make sense of them. With 500 relatable tips, Tips for Teens guides readers through real-world challenges like:

• Managing social drama and peer pressure
• Understanding flirting, boundaries, and respect
• Navigating friendships, exclusion, and online life
• Building self-confidence and emotional regulation

Written in a teen-friendly voice (with input from real teens!), this guide is perfect for parents, educators, and counselors supporting young people as they grow into socially confident adults.

🙌 Help your teen feel prepared—not overwhelmed—by the social world around them.

👉 Available on Amazon

Browse My Growing Library of Social Coaching Tools

Looking for simple, ready-to-use strategies to help your child with friendship, joining in, or managing big feelings?

My digital downloads are designed for real life—not just the classroom.

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Support That Builds Skills and Confidence

Whether your child needs a little catch-up, a boost in confidence, or ongoing homeschool support, Megan offers individualized academic tutoring for children in elementary school. Her approach is:

• Multimodal and strength-based
• Tailored for both neurotypical and neurodivergent learners
• Designed to keep kids engaged, motivated, and feeling successful

Let’s help your child feel capable and confident heading into the next school year!

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Together, we’re growing kinder, funnier, and more socially savvy kids—one skill at a time.