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

Ep. 143 - Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Being flexible with 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.
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*** DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
- When a person is flexible, it means they can adjust to new, unexpected, or unwanted situations. What is an example of someone being flexible with friends? What is an example of someone being rigid with friends?
- How do these two styles (flexible or rigid) affect friendships?
- Does being flexible mean you never get to do what you want? Why or why not?
- Why is it hard to be flexible when we’re upset?
*** You might also like these podcast episodes:
Ep. 5 - Friend doesn’t do what I want (Edith, Age 8)
https://drfriendtastic.substack.com/p/kids-ask-dr-friendtastic-episode-af3
Ep. 18 - Building great leadership skills (Kai, Age 9)
https://drfriendtastic.substack.com/p/kids-ask-dr-friendtastic-ep-18-kai
Ep. 28 - Dealing with spill-over anger (Avni, Age 11)
https://drfriendtastic.substack.com/p/kids-ask-dr-friendtastic-ep-28-avni



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Ep. 142 - Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Being friendly vs. being 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:
- If you could be any age, what age would you choose to be and why?
- Have you ever moved or had a friend move away from you? What happened?
- Do you think it’s fair that Alice’s best friend found a new best friend after Alice moved away? Why or why not?
- What would you do if you found out that you and your family had to move far away from where you live now? How would you try to stay in touch with old friends? How would you make new friends?
- How is life (and friendship) like a leaf, floating downstream?
*** 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. 117 - How to tell if a friend is loyal (Julian, Age 12)
https://drfriendtastic.substack.com/p/how-to-tell-if-a-friend-is-loyal 
Ep. 62: All About Forgiveness
https://drfriendtastic.substack.com/p/ep62-all-about-forgiveness



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REPLAY of Ep. 126 - Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Talking and Listening with Friends | Friendship advice for kids
No one is born knowing how to have a good conversation! In this episode, I share five practical tips to help kids chat more comfortably with others.
🎁 My gift to you — 3 free mini-guides for parents: https://eileenkennedymoore.com/free-mini-guides/
Online workshops for kids: workshops.eileenkennedymoore.com.
🎙️ Would YOUR KID like to be on the podcast? Submit a question at https://DrFriendtastic.com/submit (Not psychotherapy or for emergencies.)
Easy-to-read transcript: https://DrFriendtastic.com/podcast/
Like the podcast? Check out my books: https://EileenKennedyMoore.com
Never miss an episode! https://DrFriendtastic.substack.com
*** DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
- Why do you think kids sometimes feel nervous about talking with other people? (Hint: What might they be afraid of?)
- Who do you enjoy chatting with? Why? (Hint: What do they do that makes your conversation enjoyable?)
- How could you answer the question “How are you?” using the “Great!”-plus-one-fact formula? (Reminder: The “one fact” should create a picture in the listener's mind.) Why might this be a useful formula for conversations?
- Dr. Friendtastic says, “focus on being interested more than interesting.” What does that mean? Why might it be a helpful approach to conversations?
*** 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. 70 - Knowing when and how to stop (Owen, Age 8)  https://drfriendtastic.substack.com/p/ep70-owen-age-8-stop-signals 
Ep. 92 - What to say when a friend is feeling down (Mason, Age 13)  https://drfriendtastic.substack.com/p/ep92-mason-age-13-what-to-say-when-a-friend-feels-down


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Ep. 141 - Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Being friendly vs. being 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:
- What is the difference between being friendly and being friends?
- Why is it generally a good idea to be friendly with people even if they are not your friends?
- What are some reasons why two kids might not want to be friends with each other?
- Dr. Friendtastic said, “Friendship is not all-or-nothing.” What does that mean? (Hint: What are some different kinds of friends you have?)
*** 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. 122 - Excluded because he’s a boy (Calvin, Age 8)
https://drfriendtastic.substack.com/p/ep122-excluded-because-hes-a-boy-calvin



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Ep. 140 - Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: When a friend tries to seem better than she is | 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:
- What are three truths and a lie about you? (Also explain which statement is not true and why.)
- Would you like to have a Flemish Giant rabbit for a pet? Why or why not? (Look up a picture of them if you’re not sure.)
- What are some reasons why kids might lie? Why does Dr. Friendtastic think Martha’s friend might be lying?
- How might lying to impress friends backfire? (Hint: How will friends feel if they find out they’ve been tricked?)
- When someone says something that’s not true, how can you tell if they’re lying, playing, or just mistaken?
*** You might also like these podcast episodes:
Ep. 53 - How to stay calm when someone is bragging (Lillian, Age 11)
https://drfriendtastic.substack.com/p/lillian-age-11-how-to-stay-calm-when
Ep. 20 - Lying friend (Anna, Age 9)
https://drfriendtastic.substack.com/p/kids-ask-dr-friendtastic-ep-20-anna
Ep. 115 - Her lies hurt her friendship (Sofia, Age 8)
https://drfriendtastic.substack.com/p/ep115-her-lies-hurt-her-friendships-sofia-age8



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