Not picked to play on team (Charlie, Age 9)

Ep. 125 - Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Watch then blend | Friendship advice for kids Parents, check out my online workshops for kids at workshops.eileenkennedymoore.com . 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 at https:// EileenKennedyMoore.com . Subscribe to my NEWSLETTER, https:// DrFriendtastic.substack.com , to get podcast episodes sent to your email plus articles for parents. *** DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: - What are some ways to pick teams that are fair and kind to everyone? - Why is it sometimes hard for kids to be a good sport? - How do you decide who to play with at recess? (Hint: What might make you choose to try to join one group of kids but not another?) - Have you ever “started the fun” at recess? If so, what did you do? If not, what fun game or activity could you try to start with other kids? *** You might also like these podcast episodes: Ep. 124 - How to Join Kids Playing (Amelia, Age 8) https://drfriendtastic.substack.com/p/ep124-how-to-join-kids-playing-amelia-age9 Ep. 107 - Secrets to self-control in friendship and life (Alex, Age 10) https://drfriendtastic.substack.com/p/ep107-secrets-to-self-control-in-friendship-and-life-alex Ep. 7 – Emma, Age 11: Friend is a poor sport https://drfriendtastic.substack.com/p/kids-ask-dr-friendtastic-ep7-poor-sport-friend Get full access to Dr. Friendtastic for Parents at drfriendtastic.substack.com/subscribe