What is a close friend? (Evie, Age 9)

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. 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 a TRANSCRIPT go to: https://DrFriendtastic.com/podcast/ 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 Friends https://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/ Like the podcast? Check out my books and webinars at https:// EileenKennedyMoore.com Subscribe to my NEWSLETTER, DrFriendtastic.substack.com , to get podcast episodes sent to your email plus posts for parents. Connect with me on social media for more useful and entertaining content for parents: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drfriendtastic/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EileenKennedyMoore TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drfriendtastic Get full access to Dr. Friendtastic for Parents at drfriendtastic.substack.com/subscribe