Friend lies and boasts (Martha, Age 9) | 140

from Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Friendship Advice for Kids (K-8) · host Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD

Ep. 140 - Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: When a friend tries to seem better than she is | Friendship advice for kidsParents, check out my online workshops for kids at workshops.eileenkennedymoore.com.FREE quiz: Is Your Child a Good Friend? https://eileenkennedymoore.ck.page/e37dcc098fWould 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 three truths and a lie about you? (Also explain which statement is not true and why.)- Would you like to have a Flemish Giant rabbit for a pet? Why or why not? (Look up a picture of them if you’re not sure.)- What are some reasons why kids might lie? Why does Dr. Friendtastic think Martha’s friend might be lying?- How might lying to impress friends backfire? (Hint: How will friends feel if they find out they’ve been tricked?)- When someone says something that’s not true, how can you tell if they’re lying, playing, or just mistaken?*** You might also like these podcast episodes:Ep. 53 - How to stay calm when someone is bragging (Lillian, Age 11)https://drfriendtastic.substack.com/p/lillian-age-11-how-to-stay-calm-whenEp. 20 - Lying friend (Anna, Age 9)https://drfriendtastic.substack.com/p/kids-ask-dr-friendtastic-ep-20-annaEp. 115 - Her lies hurt her friendship (Sofia, Age 8)https://drfriendtastic.substack.com/p/ep115-her-lies-hurt-her-friendships-sofia-age8 Get full access to Dr. Friendtastic for Parents at drfriendtastic.substack.com/subscribe

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