“Changing a friendship group” could signal trouble in a child’s life, Johns says. It is an appropriate time for Mom to step in. However, before doing so, she should try to decipher what motivated her daughter’s actions. This could be a daunting task if a mother has failed beforehand to get to know her daughter and develop a relationship. “Moms have to be proactive. I have seen mothers who think everything is fine, but her daughter is considered an outcast.” Hopefully Mom’s insight will be clear enough to make an initial determination whether… Once you have made that determination it is time to state your concerns.