Ep. 15 – Evie, Age 9: What is a close friend? | Valuing close friends and other friends

Evie wonders how to tell if she has a close friend.

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(Obviously, this is not psychotherapy, and it’s not for emergency situations.)

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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

- Why do you think it’s important to enjoy casual friends as well as close friends?

- Can you think of someone who is not a close friend but still makes your life more enjoyable? Who is that, and how do they add to your life?

- Can you think of someone who started out as a casual friend and became a close friend of yours over time? How did that happen?

- How about the reverse? Have you ever known someone who used to be a close friend of yours, and then you grew apart? What happened?

- What do you think Dr. Friendtastic meant when she said, “The best way to get closeness is to give it”?

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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