Ep. 137 - Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Anchor friends | Friendship advice for kids

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*** DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

- Have you ever had a best friend? How is a close or best friend different from other friends?

- Why do you think someone might not want their friend to have other friends? How might that affect the friendship?

- Why is it a good idea to have more than one friend?

- What are some ways you’ve tried to make new friends?

*** You might also like these podcast episodes:

Ep. 13 (re-release) - How to deal with an octopus friend (Mara, Age 9)

https://drfriendtastic.substack.com/p/ep13-rerelease-how-to-deal-with-an-octopus-friend-mara-age9

Ep. 129 - Kindest way to break up with a friend (Audrey, Age 9)

https://drfriendtastic.substack.com/p/ep129-kindest-way-to-break-up-with-a-friend-audrey-age-9

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

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