Mean comment said behind her back (Saoirse, Age 8)

Ep. 51 - Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Dealing with hearsay Saoirse wonders what to do when a friend tells her another girl called her weird. Scroll down for discussion questions. 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 posts for parents. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: - Have you ever been in a situation where you found out that someone was saying something mean about you behind your back? What were they saying? How did you handle it? - Why does Dr. Friendtastic say it’s freeing to realize that what people say about you when you’re not around is none of your business? (Hint: What are some possible downsides of always trying to find out what people are saying about you when you’re not there?) - How does repeating someone’s mean comment to someone else spread meanness? - What are some good ways that you’re “weird” (i.e., different from other kids you know)? Get full access to Dr. Friendtastic for Parents at drfriendtastic.substack.com/subscribe