Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic

Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic is a weekly, 5-min. podcast for children about making and keeping friends. Each episode features an audio recording of a question about friendship from a kid (gr. K-8) plus a practical and thought-provoking answer from Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD, (aka Dr. Friendtastic,) an author and clinical psychologist based in Princeton, NJ. For transcripts and discussion questions: https://DrFriendtastic.com/podcast. To submit a question: https://DrFriendtastic.com/submit. For parent resources: https://EileenKennedyMoore.com

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  • AnonymousReviewer41
    My daughter loves this
    This podcast is so very helpful for kids navigating friendships. Unfortunately kids don’t really learn how to be friends so this podcast helps them to navigate the inevitable bumps in the road.
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    having plans with one friend and wanting to make plans with another friend
  • ❤️itsawsometoday
    So helpful
    I love this podcast. You really get the point across in a calm, warm, and clear way. Thank you for making this so helpful. There the perfect length for all ages.
  • I Love Little Hedgehog
    Hater 101
    Lame just lame 😒
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  • Let'sgoexplore
    Dr. Friendtastic
    Hi. I am Julia, and my problem is that there is a group of kids at a playgroup I go to, and when me and my two friends try to stop it by starting a game, they just fight over it, too! It seems like there’s no solution. What do I do????? Julia-age nine.
  • Charlywoubas
    My 2 girls love this podcast
    Thank you Dr Kennedy for a wonderful and so helpful Podcast. We listen to it on the way to school every week. Both of my girls ( 10 yr old and 8 yr old) listen to it attentively. What a much needed podcast. Please keep them coming. I will be sharing this podcast with all of our friends and my patients who have kids. What a gem of a podcast. Please don’t stop!
  • Chloe furnace
    Episode one
    It Helps me even though I’m not a kid I❤️you
  • RJ2872
    Fantastic resource for teaching friendship skills
    My kids and I enjoy listening to this. Both my tween and kindergartener get something out of it, and I love how Dr. Eileen makes the topics approachable.
  • MaryK413
    Such a cute resource
    Great advice, very practical for common friendship situations kids run into!
  • jkcrsd
    Great resource for families
    Relatable and useful podcast! I liked listening to the kids’ questions and Dr. Kennedy-Moore’s kind, helpful advice. Will recommend this podcast to family and friends.
  • Psicológica
    Excellent
    Thank you for your excellent materials.
  • EDuardoKen
    Likeable
    Kids like. Easy to listen to. Well grounded in research.
  • TriciaMV
    Excellent Resource
    Dr. Kennedy-Moore is my go-to resource for my children’s friendship challenges. From her book Growing Friendships, to her newsletters, webinars, and now this podcast, I am so grateful for her practical advice. She is in tune with the friendship challenges that our kids are facing and knows just the right way to guide our kids in ways that develop their confidence and build tools that will benefit them into adulthood.
  • Elena Kazakina
    Not only for kids!..
    These are charming and highly professional episodes; we hear authentic kids voices and clear and thoughtful responses of Dr. F. I very strongly recommend for parents to listen together with children. And for grandparents as well. Basically everyone who is involved in working with children will benefit from listening these podcasts. Elena Kazakina
  • PDX Mama43
    New to this!
    My daughter is in her first year of public school, and kindergarten offers so many first-time experiences—both joyous and horrible. Every week, she comes home with tales of this or that and sometimes I get so angry to hear someone is unkind and downright mean to her. Trying to get to the bottom of what happened is near impossible with a five-year-old, too. This new podcast is going to be my go-to to help us both navigate these elementary years. I love that my girl can even send in her own questions and get a response from Dr, Friendtastic. She’s going to love that!
  • Dr. KSC
    Dr. K. Cohen
    What a treat for kids! Dr. Kennedy-Moore meets kids where they are. I love how she relates to kids feelings and concerns. Dr. Kennedy -Moore offers suggestions for ways to think about the situation and direct suggestions kids can follow. Finally, a great service that takes the stigma out of friendship problems and empowers kids to speak up!
  • Cait dub
    Love love love
    My step-son submitted a question to Dr. Friendtastic and so enjoyed hearing himself on the podcast, but even more so the advice he received. He felt as though Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore was talking directly to him and took the message she had for him to heart. What a wonderful experience for all involved. I can’t wait to hear more of these adorable questions!
  • ana5559
    Great podcast for kids!!!
    This is so needed, especially after the pandemic.
  • Lilybearart
    Fantastic
    This is fantastic. Really love it!
  • Poiiiiiiiiiiuwj
    This podcast is awesome!
    I love hearing the kids’ questions! :)
  • Fantomz33
    Wonderful resource!
    Dr. Eileen provides invaluable information for both parents and children. Great podcast!
  • Dr. MSL
    Kids ask Dr. Friendtastic is Terrific!
    I just listened to the first three episodes of “Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic” and found them all to be on target, engaging, and very appropriate for young children trying to navigate the challenges of making and keeping friends. Dr. Kennedy-Moore has a way of breaking down potentially complicated questions into small and manageable parts, easy to digest and remember, without talking down to her audience. I would highly recommend to the parents of elementary age children that they subscribe to this podcast.
  • Kaitlyn Mom S
    Unique format
    I love Dr. Friendtastic’s (Kennedy-Moore) books. She’s a wealth of information about friendship and kids. Her books and videos for kids and parents are the best available on this topic because she always provides research-based advice. And her short Q
  • Betterinpast
    Great resource for kids!
    It’s nice to hear kids asking questions of concern to them. Dr. Frientastic then answers their question, not by telling them directly what to do, but offering options and strategies to help the kids find the solution that’s best for them and their particular situation.
  • Jen45622
    Great podcast
    Thank you for this great resource!
  • sheilakm12
    Great podcast for kids and families
    I love hearing the kids questions! The answers are thoughtful and interesting. They apply to adults as much as kids.
  • skhhhhhh999
    Very useful advice
    Dr Friendtastic answers a real child’s question about a social challenge they are facing. Her advice is short and sweet and really on point. I think it helps kids to hear our kids are dealing with the same issues.
  • Carnation, Lily
    Parent
    Wow, this is a great resource. Kids have uncomfortable questions about friendships, and here they get a calm explanation and some solutions to try. There's only a few episodes out, so I hope it continues with more material like this. Useful for kids (and for their parents, too).
  • ____Andrew12345
    Love it
    So cute! Dr. Kennedy-Moore gives great advice. Will be listening with my son as he has had difficulties returning to fully in-person school after a prolonged period of remote learning.
  • Dad of four kids
    I love this little podcast!
    Great practical advice to a variety of kids friendship problems.
  • Horsegirl333
    Great Format
    I love the podcast. Bite-sized episodes covering challenges children commonly face. Each podcast tackles a real-world situation a child encountered with sound advice from a professional.
  • Help moms!
    Insightful and helpful!
    Such a helpful podcast!
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