{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Thriving Kids","title":"Q&A: Kids and Friendships","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1367,"description":"What do you do when your child is struggling to make friends, or causing conflict with the friends they have? In this Q&A edition of Thriving Kids, Dr. Dave Anderson answers real questions from parents and caregivers about how to help kids build and maintain healthy relationships, from early childhood through the teen years.\n\nWe cover:\nHow to explain that not everyone will like you — and that’s okay\nWhat to do if your child doesn’t seem to have “real” friendships\nHow to support your child’s social life if you’re a shy parent\nHow to help a tween handle peer rejection\nWhat to do when your teen gossips or ghosts their friends\nHow to respond to “bossy” behavior in younger kids\nWhy teen friendships can sometimes feel toxic — especially among girls\nWhat to do when an older sibling is being unkind\nHow to recognize emotional dependence in friendships\nTips for supporting a child with ADHD who struggles socially\nWhether your child is 6 or 16, this episode is packed with practical advice to help you guide them toward strong, supportive friendships — and build the social-emotional skills they’ll use for life.\n\n Further reading\n(Video) Being a Good Friend in Hedgehog Land – from the Child Mind Institute's Emmy and Webby-nominated series for young kids, featuring music by Lake Street Dive\nHow to Help Teens Through a Friendship Breakup – Child Mind Institute\nHow to Help Kids Who Are Lonely – Child Mind Institute","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/MDrkVBxL9DiP-AOjpXeqSeDkDXWr4TZ1Gmxkp6wFi2w/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8zYTEy/ZWQ4NDgzMTE5YmUw/ZjEzYTJiMjIwNWM5/MDgyMy5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}