Married at First Sight’s Jamie Otis Shares How She Helped Daughter Gracie Handle School Bullying
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Jamie Otis’ Swift Solution
Married at First Sight alum Jamie Otis has found an unexpected way to help her daughter through a tough moment at school — with a little help from Taylor Swift.
On August 28, the 39-year-old reality star shared a TikTok with her 8-year-old daughter Gracie, where the two lip-synced to Swift’s hit “I Forgot That You Existed.” For Jamie, the playful clip carried a bigger message: it was a way to show her daughter how to rise above negativity.
The video followed an emotional conversation after Gracie confided that a classmate told her, in front of their peers, that she “hates” sitting next to her. Jamie admitted she initially wanted to jump to her daughter’s defense but instead offered calmer guidance. “Not everyone is going to like you. You should still be nice to her, but you can politely avoid her. Spend time with the kids who do like you!” she told her daughter.
Fans quickly praised Jamie’s thoughtful response, calling it both compassionate and practical. Some highlighted how hard it can be for children — especially girls — to keep their confidence intact through schoolyard drama, while others applauded Jamie for showing that kindness doesn’t mean tolerating cruelty.
Jamie and her husband, Doug Hehner, whom she married on the first season of MAFS, are raising four children together. Over the years, she’s been open about both the joys and struggles of motherhood, often sharing candid parenting moments with her followers.
This latest post is another example of Jamie using her platform to remind parents — and kids — that strength often comes not from fighting back, but from choosing to move forward.
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