Friends & Foes: Why are Friendships so Important in Early Childhood?

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 yearsThe benefits of friendshipsWhat friendships teach chi...