In this episode, Gareth, Lizzy, Daisy, Lucy, and Toby explore the dynamics of friendship within a family context. They share personal experiences and discuss what to look for in a good friend and how parents can encourage positive, life-giving friendships for their children.

Highlights include the importance of choosing friends wisely, balancing Christian and non-Christian friendships, finding friends with shared interests, and navigating toxic relationships. This episode provides practical insights for raising socially confident, kind, and resilient kids.

Further Reading & Resources:

• Helping Children Make Friends: What Parents Can Do by Claire McCarthy, MD – Harvard Health
• 5 Tips to Help Your Child Make New Friends by Bekki Lindner – Scholastic Parents

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About Famalam:

Famalam is a Christian family & parenting podcast hosted by Gareth, Lizzy, Daisy, Lucy, and Toby Robinson. We explore Christian parenting, raising kids, faith at home, discipleship, family challenges, communication, boundaries, tech and screens, mental wellbeing, friendships, and real-life family dynamics.

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