Being a Good Friend

Episode 14 – Rowan, Age 12: Feels guilty, wants to make up with a friend

How to apologize well

Episode 14 – Rowan, Age 12: Feels guilty, wants to make up with a friend

Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic

Episode 14 – Rowan, Age 12: Feels guilty, wants to make up with a friend

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Think About it Questions

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Have you ever felt guilty about something you did (or didn’t do) to a friend? How did you handle that? Were you able to make up with the friend?
Why do you think some kids have a hard time apologizing? How hard or easy is it for you to apologize?
Think about a time that someone apologized to you. Do you think they were genuinely sorry? How could you tell?
Dr. Friendtastic says that guilt can be a useful emotion, even though it’s uncomfortable. Do you agree? Why or why not?

How to Submit YOUR Question About Friendship!

Kids, do you have a question you’d like Dr. Friendtastic to answer?

Ask your grown-up to use their smartphone's memo function or an audio app to record your question. Hold the phone close to your mouth to make sure the recording is clear. Say:

1) your first name (or a first name)

2) your age

3) a brief question or concern about friendship. (Please don’t mention any friends' names.)

Your grown-up can use this form or email the audio file to DrF@EileenKennedyMoore.com. Dr. Friendtastic will answer as many questions as possible. (If you have a very upsetting or emergency situation, please tell a trusted adult you know.)