Relating to Others

  1. They have lots of playdates, and he doesn’t (Matthew, Age 7)

    17 DE JAN.

    They have lots of playdates, and he doesn’t (Matthew, Age 7)

    Ep. 131 - Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Giving versus getting as a friend | Friendship advice for kids Parents, check out my online workshops for kids at workshops.eileenkennedymoore.com. FREE quiz: Is Your Child a Good Friend? https://eileenkennedymoore.ck.page/e37dcc098f Would 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: - Have you ever wished you had more playdates? Who do you think you’d like to invite over? What would you like to do with them? - How is friendship different from a game? - Dr. Friendtastic said, “Positive and negative actions don’t have equal impact” on relationships. What does that mean? (Hint: How do kind or unkind actions affect a friendship?) - Why is a one-on-one get-together a good way to deepen a friendship? *** You might also like these podcast episodes: Ep. 49 - Feeling different and rejected (Charlotte, Age 8) https://drfriendtastic.substack.com/p/charlotte-age-8-feeling-different Ep. 70 - Knowing when and how to stop (Owen, Age 8) https://drfriendtastic.substack.com/p/ep70-owen-age-8-stop-signals Ep. 77 - Friend is nicer to someone else (Maya, Age 8) https://drfriendtastic.substack.com/p/ep77-maya-age-8-friend-is-nicer-to-someone-else Get full access to Dr. Friendtastic for Parents at drfriendtastic.substack.com/subscribe

    7min
  2. A Magical Mural Adventure - Part 1

    22/05/2025

    A Magical Mural Adventure - Part 1

    Connie’s decorating the art party at school and our lovely customer Pauline is looking for some creative inspiration! Seeing that Connie’s ordering a lot of single-use plastic for the event, Pauline takes them on an Armchair Adventure to Plastic Shed to learn more about plastic waste while they get a bit arty!  ♻️🎨 “There is this amazing arts organisation called Plastic Shed I’d like to visit. It’s run by an artist called Caitlin, and shemakes art using recycled plastic.” When they arrive, they see a beautiful mural showing what plastic waste does to the environment- there’s a sea turtle trapped in plastic, a polar bear on melting ice, and a hermit crab having to use a traffic cone as a shell!🐢🐻‍❄️🐚 Caitlin left us a note saying it was set to be dismantled, so while we waited to meet her, the gang decided to go on an adventure inside the mural and meet the animals and hear their stories!  The only problem is, Caitlin came back early...and started taking apart the Mural with everyone still inside! 😬 Will they get to meet all the animals before it's too late? Will Connie and her customers end up taken apart too!! Join us for a fun-packed, arty adventure at Plastic Shed to find out! 🎧 🎶 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #armchairadventures #podcast #childrensstories #podcastforkids #bedtimestory #bedtimestories #podcastformoms Credits  Produced by- Made By Mortals Actor – Hannah Dolan Sound design- Blueprint Studios   This episode was funded through the Energy Saving Trust Foundation’s Youth Climate Action Fund. With special thanks to Caitlin from Plastic Shed.   Part 2 of this episode will be out Thursday 5th June! Mentioned in this episode: Story Quest Every week, the bright sparks at Fun Kids come up with a brand new story based on your title suggestions! It could be anything from riding aboard dragons to defending the world from evil toast. Hear the tale and meet the Story Master in Story Quest from Fun Kids. Listen here https://podfollow.com/storyquest Support: https://www.patreon.com/ArmchairAdventures See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    19min
  3. The Beauty of Accents and the Wonderful Stories They Tell

    14/06/2024

    The Beauty of Accents and the Wonderful Stories They Tell

    In this episode we welcome back Dr. Victor Santos, a children's book author and linguist, to dive into the fascinating world of languages, dialects, and accents. Join us as we explore how accents tell wonderful stories about the people around us and reflect their unique cultural backgrounds. Dr. Santos shares insights on the difference between dialects and languages, and how accents add to the vibrant diversity of our global society. We also discuss practical tips on how to communicate with friends who speak differently and the importance of embracing our differences with kindness and curiosity. Tune in to learn how accents can be a window into new experiences and friendships. Don't miss this exciting adventure in understanding the beauty of accents! Dr. Victor Santos: https://www.authorvictorsantos.com/ Purchase What Makes Us Human HERE. ******************************************************* To our valued listeners: please consider requesting that your local library add a copy of What Makes Us Human to their collection! To request a book purchase with your library (you must be a patron), you can simply Google for your library's name plus the keywords "suggest a title" or "request a title" and it should take you to a form where you can request a copy of What Makes Us Human using the information provided in the email template below. If that does not work, you can simply email your library using the wording in the email below (all you need to do is fill in your name): Subject: Book Purchase Request for Library Collection To the person in charge of acquisitions of children's books,  My name is (Your name) and I am a patron of the library.  I would like to request purchase for our collection of a wonderful new non-fiction children's book called "What Makes Us Human". The book, on the theme of language, languages, and cultural diversity, has received a starred review from School Library Journal and has been chosen by UNESCO as the official children's book for the United Nations International Decade of Indigenous Languages. Below is further information about the book: ISBN: 978-0802856258 Publisher: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers Year: 2024 Format: Print More information: starred School Library Journal review and very positive reviews by Booklist and Hornbook.  I believe this book would be an incredible addition to our library's collection and a way for our library to show our patrons that it cares about linguistic and cultural diversity.  Thank you for considering adding "What Makes Us Human" to your collection. Best regards,  (Your Name) ******************************************************* Birthday shoutouts, comments: hello@culturekidsmedia.com Please leave us a 5 star rating!: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/culture-kids-podcast/id1649055929 Instagram: @culturekidsmedia

    19min
  4. Hey Diddle, Diddle and the Lost Laugh - Silly Stories for Kids

    20/02/2025

    Hey Diddle, Diddle and the Lost Laugh - Silly Stories for Kids

    Send a text Redge’s plans for the Bubbly, Cuddly, Huggly, Snuggly Hearts Party are in jeopardy when the musical act cancels at the last minute. Redge knows the show must go on if he wants this special celebration of friendship to be truly unforgettable. Luckily, he knows just who to put on the bill—the Hey Diddle, Diddle crew! With Cat on the fiddle, Cow jumping over the moon, and Dish and Spoon racing around, they seem like the perfect performers. But something is missing. Dog, the heart of their act, has lost his laugh, and no one knows how to bring it back. Can Jonathan and Redge hatch a plan to restore Dog’s joy to save the party—and rhyme— in the nick of time? Go to the episode webpage: https://jonincharacter.com/hey-diddle-diddle-and-the-lost-laugh/            GRAB YOUR FREE PDF list of conversation questions for this episode: https://dorktalesstorytime.aweb.page/ep105freePDF  PARENTS, TEACHERS AND HOMESCHOOLERS: In Dorktales Storytime’s "Hey Diddle, Diddle and the Lost Laugh" kids learn that supporting friends through difficult times, using creativity to solve problems, and recognizing the importance of every individual in a group can make a big difference. It also reinforces that when things don’t go as planned, working together and staying positive can lead to a joyful outcome. IF YOU ENJOYED THIS STORY about a classic rhyme, you might enjoy the silly rhymes in EP52: The Tornado Two-Step, a remake of a classic tall tale: https://jonincharacter.com/tornado-two-step/  CREDITS: This episode is a Jonincharacter production. It was written by Monique Hafen Adams, edited and produced by Molly Murphy, and performed by Jonathan Cormur. Sound recording and production by Jermaine Hamilton at Pacific Grove Soundworks. DORKTALES MERCH GIVEAWAY! Enter by February 25, 2026. More info about the giveaway here: https://jonincharacter.com/tale-tour-adventures-rewind/ Support the show REACH OUT! Send us a TEXT: if your young listener has a question. Pls include their first name in the text. Your name/number is hidden so it's a safe way to reach out. Send us an email: dorktalesstorytime@gmail.com DM us on IG @dorktalesstorytime Library of Resources: https://dorktalesstorytime.aweb.page/Dorktales-Library-Card One time donation: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dorktales Our Pod's Songs on Bandcamp: https://dorktalesstorytime.bandcamp.com/music Now, go be the hero of your own story and we’ll see you next once-upon-a-time!

    19min
  5. Arguments with a friend (Kenna & Scarlett, Age 8)

    15/02/2025

    Arguments with a friend (Kenna & Scarlett, Age 8)

    Ep. 91 - Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: This important assumption helps you move past a friendship rough spot Kenna and Scarlett, who want to know what to do when they start arguing. FREE quiz: Is Your Child a Good Friend? https://eileenkennedymoore.ck.page/e37dcc098f Would 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 and webinars 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: - Think of an argument that you had with a friend recently. How did you resolve it? Was the solution fair to both of you? Why or why not? - Why do you think friends sometimes argue more than nonfriends? - Dr. Friendtastic said, “The louder you yell, the harder it is for people to hear you.” What does that mean? (Hint: How do other people feel if you yell at them?) - How could telling your friend (honestly) “That makes sense” or “I can see why that matters to you” help the two of you resolve an argument? (Hint: what do you need to do before you can say statements like that?) *** You might also like these podcast episodes: Ep. 90 - Alma, Age 7: Friend breaks a promise https://drfriendtastic.substack.com/p/ep90-alma-age-7-friend-breaks-a-promise Ep. 86 - Sally, Age 14: How to know if you can trust a friend https://drfriendtastic.substack.com/p/ep86-sally-age-14-how-to-know-if-you-can-trust-a-friend Ep. 73 - J.J., Age 11: Best friend stops playing with him https://drfriendtastic.substack.com/p/ep73-jj-age-11-best-friend-stops-playing-with-him Get full access to Dr. Friendtastic for Parents at drfriendtastic.substack.com/subscribe

    7min