Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Friendship Advice for Kids (K-8)

Ep. 138 - Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: How to respond to mean comments from friends or others | Friendship advice for kids
Parents, check out my online workshops for kids at workshops.eileenkennedymoore.com.
FREE quiz: Is Your Child a Good Friend? https://eileenkennedymoore.ck.page/e37dcc098f
Would YOUR KID like to be featured on the podcast?
SUBMIT A QUESTION TO DR. FRIENDTASTIC at https://DrFriendtastic.com/submit (Obviously, this is not psychotherapy, and it’s not for emergency situations.)
For an easy-to-read TRANSCRIPT, go to: https://DrFriendtastic.com/podcast/
Like the podcast? Check out my books at https://EileenKennedyMoore.com.
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*** DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
- Think of a time that another kid said something that hurt or upset you. What happened? How did you handle it?
- What are some reasons someone might say something that hurts your feelings without trying to be mean? Why is it important to assume a friend has good intentions?
- Why should your approach to unfunny joking be different depending on whether or not the joker is a friend? (Hint: Why should you only share your feelings with people who care about you?)
- How can telling a friend how you’re feeling improve your friendship?
*** You might also like these podcast episodes:
Ep. 136 - How long should you keep a friend? (Matthew, Age 7)
https://drfriendtastic.substack.com/p/how-long-should-you-keep-a-friend
Ep. 111 - Friend won’t forgive her (Thea, Age 11)
https://drfriendtastic.substack.com/p/ep111-friend-wont-forgive-her-thea-age11
Ep. 106 - Friend acts different when others aren’t around (Charlotte, Age 7)
https://drfriendtastic.substack.com/p/ep106-friend-acts-different-when-others-arent-around-charlotte


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Ep. 137 - Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Anchor friends | Friendship advice for kids
Parents, check out my online workshops for kids at workshops.eileenkennedymoore.com.
FREE quiz: Is Your Child a Good Friend? https://eileenkennedymoore.ck.page/e37dcc098f
Would YOUR KID like to be featured on the podcast?
SUBMIT A QUESTION TO DR. FRIENDTASTIC at https://DrFriendtastic.com/submit (Obviously, this is not psychotherapy, and it’s not for emergency situations.)
For an easy-to-read TRANSCRIPT, go to: https://DrFriendtastic.com/podcast/
Like the podcast? Check out my books at https://EileenKennedyMoore.com.
Subscribe to my NEWSLETTER, https://DrFriendtastic.substack.com, to get podcast episodes sent to your email plus articles for parents.
*** DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
- Have you ever had a best friend? How is a close or best friend different from other friends?
- Why do you think someone might not want their friend to have other friends? How might that affect the friendship?
- Why is it a good idea to have more than one friend?
- What are some ways you’ve tried to make new friends?

*** You might also like these podcast episodes:
Ep. 13 (re-release) - How to deal with an octopus friend (Mara, Age 9)
https://drfriendtastic.substack.com/p/ep13-rerelease-how-to-deal-with-an-octopus-friend-mara-age9
Ep. 129 - Kindest way to break up with a friend (Audrey, Age 9)
https://drfriendtastic.substack.com/p/ep129-kindest-way-to-break-up-with-a-friend-audrey-age-9
Ep. 67 - Choosing good friends (Paul, Age 12)
https://drfriendtastic.substack.com/p/paul-age-12-choosing-friends-who


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Ep. 136 - Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Helping friendships last | Friendship advice for kids
Parents, check out my online workshops for kids at workshops.eileenkennedymoore.com.
FREE quiz: Is Your Child a Good Friend? https://eileenkennedymoore.ck.page/e37dcc098f
Would YOUR KID like to be featured on the podcast?
SUBMIT A QUESTION TO DR. FRIENDTASTIC at https://DrFriendtastic.com/submit (Obviously, this is not psychotherapy, and it’s not for emergency situations.)
For an easy-to-read TRANSCRIPT, go to: https://DrFriendtastic.com/podcast/
Like the podcast? Check out my books at https://EileenKennedyMoore.com.
Subscribe to my NEWSLETTER, https://DrFriendtastic.substack.com, to get podcast episodes sent to your email plus articles for parents.
*** DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
- Do you have a stuffed animal that you’ve loved for a long time? What’s its name? What does it look like? What makes this stuffed animal special to you?
- How long is the longest friendship you’ve had? How did you meet that friend? What do you do to stay connected to that friendship?
- What is your favorite thing to do with friends? Why?
- What are some ways to show friends that they matter to you?

*** You might also like these podcast episodes:
Ep. 133 - Can he be friends with people who don’t like him? (John, Age 8)
https://drfriendtastic.substack.com/p/ep133-can-he-be-friends-with-people-who-dont-like-him-john-8
Ep. 129 - Kindest way to break up with a friend (Audrey, Age 9)
https://drfriendtastic.substack.com/p/ep129-kindest-way-to-break-up-with-a-friend-audrey-age-9
Ep. 127 - Friend wants space (Sloane, Age 6)
https://drfriendtastic.substack.com/p/ep127-friend-wants-space-sloane-age-6


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Ep. 135 - Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Starting a friendship | Friendship advice for kids
Parents, check out my online workshops for kids at workshops.eileenkennedymoore.com.
FREE quiz: Is Your Child a Good Friend? https://eileenkennedymoore.ck.page/e37dcc098f
Would YOUR KID like to be featured on the podcast?
SUBMIT A QUESTION TO DR. FRIENDTASTIC at https://DrFriendtastic.com/submit (Obviously, this is not psychotherapy, and it’s not for emergency situations.)
For an easy-to-read TRANSCRIPT, go to: https://DrFriendtastic.com/podcast/
Like the podcast? Check out my books at https://EileenKennedyMoore.com.
Subscribe to my NEWSLETTER, https://DrFriendtastic.substack.com, to get podcast episodes sent to your email plus articles for parents.
*** DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
- Think of a friend you know. How did your friendship begin?
- If you want to make a new friend, why is it important to choose to reach out to someone who is a good candidate for friendship? What makes someone seem like a good friendship possibility?
- What are some ways that you have shown friends (or potential friends) that you like them?
- Why is it not a good idea to try to buy someone’s friendship by giving them money or your favorite things?
- Why is it important to notice how people respond to your friendly actions? What might it mean if they respond positively? What might it mean if they respond negatively?

*** You might also like these podcast episodes:
Ep. 72 - Making friends in a new school (Nora, Age 8) 
https://drfriendtastic.substack.com/p/ep72-nora-age-8-making-friends-new-schl
Ep. 73 - Best friend stops playing with him (J.J., Age 11)
https://drfriendtastic.substack.com/p/ep73-jj-age-11-best-friend-stops-playing-with-him
Ep. 67: Choosing good friends (Paul, Age 12)
https://drfriendtastic.substack.com/p/paul-age-12-choosing-friends-who


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Ep. 134 - Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Friends growing up too fast? | Friendship advice for kids
Parents, check out my online workshops for kids at workshops.eileenkennedymoore.com.
FREE quiz: Is Your Child a Good Friend? https://eileenkennedymoore.ck.page/e37dcc098f
Would YOUR KID like to be featured on the podcast?
SUBMIT A QUESTION TO DR. FRIENDTASTIC at https://DrFriendtastic.com/submit (Obviously, this is not psychotherapy, and it’s not for emergency situations.)
For an easy-to-read TRANSCRIPT, go to: https://DrFriendtastic.com/podcast/
Like the podcast? Check out my books at https://EileenKennedyMoore.com.
Subscribe to my NEWSLETTER, https://DrFriendtastic.substack.com, to get podcast episodes sent to your email plus articles for parents.
*** DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
- Have you ever done something that made another kid not like you? What happened? How did you handle that?
- What would you do if your friend group suddenly started being interested in inappropriate topics or activities?
- Do you think your grown-ups are more strict, less strict, or about the same level of strictness compared to your friends’ parents? Why?
- Why do you think adults try to limit kids’ exposure to “mature” content that is violent or focused on boyfriends and girlfriends?
- What rules do you have to follow about electronic devices? If you were a parent, what rules would you have for your kid? Why?
*** You might also like these podcast episodes:
Ep. 123 - How to Keep Friends (Eva, Age 6)
https://drfriendtastic.substack.com/p/ep123-how-to-keep-friends-eva-age-6
Ep. 109 - What does it mean to be yourself? (Charlotte, Age 11)
https://drfriendtastic.substack.com/p/ep109-what-does-it-mean-to-be-true-to-self-charlotte-age11
Ep. 89 - How to deal with an angry person (Noah, Age 7)
https://drfriendtastic.substack.com/p/ep89-noah-age-7-getting-in-trouble


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