b' friendshipHow to have a good friendshipof the day, youre friends. Remember why youre friends in the first place and resolve the conflict to help you grow, says Mr. Massaquoi. If a person is creating conflict, thats probably not a good friendship.Friendships should be positive and encouraging. Dont be around others who put you down, according to Mr. Massaquoi. If youre not feeling supported by your friend, Mr. Massaquoi says, you should talk to your friend in a calm way about how to be a good friend to you. This lets your friend know theyre making you feel bad. If the friend continues to make you feel bad, they probably arent being a good friend to you, and you dont have to be friends with them, says Mr. Massaquoi. Having confidence can help you talk By Healthy Eagle staffthe position he played. They wouldto friends, which leads to making James Logan Elementary School hang out and play video games likenew friends. Know your importance If you wantMadden and Call of Duty.in the group, says Mr. Massaquoi. to be aGood friends should be kind, listen toUnderstand what you bring to the good friend,others, be open with their feelings,group and see what you can add to and show they can be trusted bythe group, he says. Be confident with stay truewho you are and decide if you want to yourself,being responsible, according to theto bring something to a group or find says TimMayo Clinic. Friendships can reduceanother group that is a better fit for Tim MassaquoiMassaquoi,stress and they can encourage youyou.a formerto make healthy decisions, the Mayo Therapist Clinic says. Talking on the phone or National Football League player turnedspending time with friends helps therapist. develop good friendships. Have confidence in yourself. DontIts common to have conflicts with change yourself. Know that youyour friends, Mr. Massaquoi says. have something to contribute, Mr.When you have these conflicts, you need to communicate your feelings, Massaquoi says.talk to your friends, and dont push Even as a professional football player,them away. Mr. Massaquoi found it scary toRemember that you may have a make friends when he got drafteddifference in opinion, but at the end and traded to a new football team. Page 10 illustrations: Felicity McWilliams, 5th grade, He became friends by hanging outCatholic Partnership Schools Healthy Courier, St. with other rookies and tight ends,Cecilia (hot chocolate and bagel) | Ruby Marcelino, 8th grade, Catholic Partnership Schools Healthy Courier, St. Joseph Pro-Cathedral (conversation) 10B Y K I D S , F O R K I D S | S p r i n g 2 0 2 5'