Special episode: Interview with friendships expert, Linda Stade

In this special episode, Justine interviews teacher and mentor Linda Stade about a topic that is super relevant to parents and children of all ages: friendships. Some of the topics covered are: parent engagement; how to skilfully help your child manage their friendships; are girls' friendships more complex and volatile than boys'?; girls and anxiety; the 'friendship cyclone' (a term created by Rebecca Sparrow); 'relational aggression'; advice to parents on when to step in and when to step back; parent as 'coach'; development and importance of empathy; how the pandemic has affected friendships and social development; online friendships during the pandemic; the importance of boredom, and what a 'friend' means.

Important links:

• Linda Stade, expert on friendship
• 'You know empathy is important but how can you teach it?' (Linda Stade)
• 'The weapon we need in the war on bullying' (Linda Stade)
• Kids Helpline (bullying page)

Check Linda's website above and find her on Facebook at Linda Stade - Education Writer

Please visit our website sexeducationaustralia.com.au where you can listen to our other episodes and also browse our pages for more resources, information and support.  Primary resources are listed here: https://sexeducationaustralia.com.au/resources-2/resources-for-parents/ and secondary resources here: https://sexeducationaustralia.com.au/resources-2/secondary-resources/

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Thanks for listening!
 
Jenny + Justine