Dr. Karen Jaggers, LPC

11/10/2025

Towards the end of elementary school, the term “popular” started to pop up in my daughters’ conversations about their social worlds. Phrases like, “the popular kids all wear that,” or “Ava really wants to be in the popular group,” expressed a new awareness of peer social status. By the end of 5th grade, the playground had shifted from unstructured play to more complex group dynamics and hierarchy.
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Knowing your location can help when contacting 9-1-1. The 9-1-1 telecommunicator will need to confirm the location of your emergency to send first responders to the correct location.