How to make a new friend (Aida, Age 9)

Ep. 135 - Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Starting a friendship | Friendship advice for kids

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*** DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

- Think of a friend you know. How did your friendship begin?

- If you want to make a new friend, why is it important to choose to reach out to someone who is a good candidate for friendship? What makes someone seem like a good friendship possibility?

- What are some ways that you have shown friends (or potential friends) that you like them?

- Why is it not a good idea to try to buy someone’s friendship by giving them money or your favorite things?

- Why is it important to notice how people respond to your friendly actions? What might it mean if they respond positively? What might it mean if they respond negatively?

*** You might also like these podcast episodes:

Ep. 72 - Making friends in a new school (Nora, Age 8)

https://drfriendtastic.substack.com/p/ep72-nora-age-8-making-friends-new-schl

Ep. 73 - Best friend stops playing with him (J.J., Age 11)

https://drfriendtastic.substack.com/p/ep73-jj-age-11-best-friend-stops-playing-with-him

Ep. 67: Choosing good friends (Paul, Age 12)

https://drfriendtastic.substack.com/p/paul-age-12-choosing-friends-who

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