Friend lies and boasts (Martha, Age 9) | 140
From Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Friendship Advice for Kids (K-8) by Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD, author, psychologist, focusing on children's feelings, children's friendships, parenting, mental health.
March 21, 2026 · 6 min · Episode 140
About this episode
The episode discusses the implications of a friend lying and boasting to appear better than they are.
Ep. 140 - Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: When a friend tries to seem better than she is | 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: - What are three truths and a lie about you? (Also explain which statement is not true and why.) - Would you like to have a Flemish Giant rabbit for a pet? Why or why not? (Look up a picture of them if you’re not sure.) - What are some reasons why kids might lie? Why does Dr. Friendtastic think Martha’s friend might be lying? - How might lying to impress friends backfire? (Hint: How will…
People in this episode
Host: Eileen Kennedy-Moore
Guest: Martha
Topics covered
- friendship
- lying
- boasting
- children's advice
- social skills
Keywords
- friendship advice
- children's feelings
- lying
- boasting
- social skills
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Dr. Friendtastic, workshops.eileenkennedymoore.com, EileenKennedyMoore.com, DrFriendtastic.com, DrFriendtastic.substack.com
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