My very first post... I feel like I could write pages of questions, so I am forcing myself to be succinct!

My DD is 5 and currently in kindergarten. She has frequent emotional outburts and is very sensitive. She is also very manipulative. She has a strong personality - she likes to tell the other little girls what to do, when to do it and exactly how SHE wants it done. This often leads to meltdowns and other less-than-desirable behavior during play dates (lots of tears/pouting/manipulating, etc.)

I have a lot of anxiety over how she behaves and how other parents will perceive her. (And yes, being fully honest, how they will perceive me as a parent.) I'd love any thoughts from any parents who have dealt with or are currently dealing with similar chilren... (I'm not alone out here right? RIGHT?!)