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In this episode of The Playful Psychologist, I discuss friendships and why they are so important. I think we can all agree that friendships are pretty important. Having friends gives us a sense of belonging and security. This episode explores:

• Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and how friendships/a sense of belonging impacts our ability to reach self-actualisation 
• Why it is important for children to develop friendships in their younger years
• The benefits of friendships
• What friendships teach children
• The importance of friendships in regards to social and emotional development
• How you can help your child if they are struggling with friendships 

Season 2 of The Playful Psychologist will consist of just five episodes due to the borders being re-opened and being able to see our family for Christmas! In this time, if you wish to continue learning about child development, head to @theplayfulpsychologist on Instagram or my website: www.theplayfulpsychologist.com where I will continue to share resources, links and blog posts.