Navigating Friendships in Primary Kids
GET THE FULL TRANSCRIPT In this episode of The Resilient Kid podcast Psychotherapist Ashley Costello discusses the importance of friendships for primary age children and provides tips for navigating friendship struggles. She emphasizes the role of friendships in social development, emotional well-being, and the learning of important skills such as cooperation, empathy, and conflict resolution. Ashley also highlights the challenges that children may face in friendships, including power dynamics, peer pressure, and the fear of being left out. She shares strategies for promoting resilience, such as fostering a positive mindset, encouraging problem-solving skills, and supporting an open communication with children. Additionally, Ashley suggests building a strong support network for children, both within and outside the family, to help them navigate friendship struggles. By validating children's feelings, providing guidance, and teaching important friendship skills, parents can help their children develop resilience and build healthy friendships. Useful Links Sign up to our newsletter Waitlist for “The Resilient Teen Book” Waitlist for "The Teen Coaches" Get “A Parents Guide To Raising A Resilient Kid” Book Social Links Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Pinterest Youtube Spotify Website