Naomi, age 7: Friendship ends over small thing

Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic

Jan 28 2023 • 4 mins

Ep. 1 - Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Different points of view.

Naomi wonders how something small could end a friendship.

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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

- Why do you think kids sometimes say, "I don't want to be your friend anymore!"?

- What can you do if a friend is mad at you?

- How do you handle it when you feel mad at a friend?

- Why is it sometimes hard for kids to apologize (say they're sorry)? Have you ever apologized to a friend?

- Have you ever made up with a friend after an argument? How did you do that? What are some good ways to make up with a friend?

Books mentioned in the podcast:

Growing Friendships: A Kids' Guide to making and Keeping Friendshttps://eileenkennedymoore.com/child-development-books/growing-friendships/

Growing Feelings: A Kids' Guide to Dealing with Emotions about Friends and Other Kids https://eileenkennedymoore.com/child-development-books/growing-feelings/

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