Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic

By: Eileen Kennedy-Moore PhD
  • Summary

  • Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic is a podcast for children about making and keeping friends. Each 5-minute episode features an audio recording of a question about friendship from a kid plus a practical and thought-provoking answer from Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD, (also known as Dr. Friendtastic,) who is an author and clinical psychologist based in Princeton, NJ. For transcripts and discussion questions, go to https://DrFriendtastic.com/podcast. To submit a question, go to https://DrFriendtastic.com/submit.

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Episodes
  • Alex, Age 10: Upset when he loses a game
    Sep 28 2024

    Ep. 75 - Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Learning to be a good sport

    Like a lot of kids, Alex has trouble coping with losing a game.

    Scroll down for discussion questions.

    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 and webinars at https://EileenKennedyMoore.com.

    Subscribe to my NEWSLETTER, https://DrFriendtastic.substack.com, to get podcast episodes sent to your email plus online workshop announcements.

    *** DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

    - Why do you think some kids have trouble handling losing a game? (Hint: How does losing make them think or feel?)

    - What would you say to comfort a friend who was upset about losing a game

    - Adults often tell kids, “It’s not whether you win or lose; it’s how you play the game.” What do you think that means?

    - What are some things kids need to do or not do to be a good sport?

    - What is your favorite game to play? What do you like about that game?

    *** You might also like these podcast episodes:

    Ep. 7 – Emma, Age 11: Friend is a poor sport https://drfriendtastic.substack.com/p/kids-ask-dr-friendtastic-ep7-poor-sport-friend

    Ep. 53 – Lillian, Age 11: How to stay calm when someone is bragging https://drfriendtastic.substack.com/p/lillian-age-11-how-to-stay-calm-when

    Ep. 66 – Adeline, Age 8: Friends don't invite her https://drfriendtastic.substack.com/p/adeline-age-8-friends-dont-invite



    Get full access to Dr. Friendtastic for Parents at drfriendtastic.substack.com/subscribe
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    7 mins
  • Aubrey, Age 6: Friend hits her
    Sep 21 2024

    Ep. 74 - Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: End a friendship or work it out?

    Aubrey wants to know what to do about a friend who hits her.

    Scroll down for discussion questions.

    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 and webinars at https://EileenKennedyMoore.com.

    Subscribe to my NEWSLETTER, https://DrFriendtastic.substack.com, to get podcast episodes sent to your email plus online workshop announcements.

    *** DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

    - School-age kids know they shouldn’t hit people, so why do you think they sometimes do?

    - If someone hits you, why is hitting them back likely to make the situation worse? What could you do instead?

    - If a friend did something you didn’t like, how would you decide whether to try to talk about it and work things out or end the friendship?

    - Dr. Friendtastic said, “The best time to talk about a problem is when people are NOT extremely upset.” Why is that true? (Hint: What’s likely to happen if you try to talk to someon about a problem when you or they are extremely upset?)

    *** You might also like these podcast episodes:

    Ep. 59 – Jessie, Age 13: Get rid of toxic friends https://drfriendtastic.substack.com/p/kids-ask-dr-friendtastic-ep59-jessie-age-13

    Ep. 6 – Jayden, Age 9: Why do kids bully? https://drfriendtastic.substack.com/p/kids-ask-dr-friendtastic-ep6-why-kids-bully

    Ep. 62 – All About Forgiveness https://drfriendtastic.substack.com/p/ep62-all-about-forgiveness



    Get full access to Dr. Friendtastic for Parents at drfriendtastic.substack.com/subscribe
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    7 mins
  • J.J., Age 11: Best friend suddenly stops playing with him
    Sep 14 2024

    Ep. 73 - Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: A fast (but not easy) way to repair a friendship rift

    J.J. feels hurt, angry, and confused because the kid he considered his best friend suddenly refuses to play with him.

    Scroll down for discussion questions.

    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 and webinars at https://EileenKennedyMoore.com.

    Subscribe to my NEWSLETTER, https://DrFriendtastic.substack.com, to get podcast episodes sent to your email plus online workshop announcements.

    *** DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

    - Why is suddenly cutting someone off and refusing to speak with them NOT a good way to deal with conflicts?

    - Why does Dr. Friendtastic focus on what J.J. can do to move forward rather than what J.J.’s best friend did wrong? (Hint: Whose actions is J.J. in charge of?)

    - Have you ever apologized to a friend? If so, why? How did the friend respond?

    - Why is it sometimes hard for kids to apologize?

    - What are some ways to apologize well? What are some examples of a not-so-good apology?

    *** You might also like these podcast episodes:

    Ep. 68 – Maya, Age 6: Friend runs away from her https://drfriendtastic.substack.com/p/maya-age-6-friend-runs-away-from

    Ep. 60 – Henry, Age 8: Friends invited but not him https://drfriendtastic.substack.com/p/kids-ask-drfriendtastic-ep60-henry-age-8

    Ep. 71 – Tali, Age 11: Is she a friend or not? https://drfriendtastic.substack.com/p/ep71-tali-age-11-is-she-a-friend-or-not



    Get full access to Dr. Friendtastic for Parents at drfriendtastic.substack.com/subscribe
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    7 mins

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