Upset when he loses a game (Alex, Age 10)

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