Friendship, pure happiness

Le 3th November last took place world kindness day ! The opportunity to recall that, from a very early childhood, friendship occupies an essential place in human relationships. “Reaching out to others to share good times, be part of a group and feel important, are natural feelings for all children,” explains psychologist Florence Millot. In the era of social distancing, and in a context that limits human relationships, friendly ties are of particular importance! They help children to to build oneself, become autonomous et to cultivate their joy of living. After parents, friends are their center of the world!

Pony Life  illustrates these relationships perfectly, placing friendship at the center of the plot and each character reflects friendship in their own way, giving children a first glimpse of what it means to be a friend.

Through hilarious adventures, Twilight Sparkle, Pinkie Pie, Rainbow Dash, Rarity, Fluttershy and Applejack show that support, kindness, generosity and loyalty are among the strongest pillars of friendship.

The importance of friendship for the little ones

Even if the current health context limits relationships and makes visits to boyfriends and girlfriends rarer, friendship remains a crucial element in the child development.

To accompany them in their first adventures, the heroines of Pony Life open the doors to their magical world for children. Together, they discover the world around them as they go through their adventures. Each episode offers its share of emotions and twists. Like at nursery or school, in short! “With his friends, the child discovers that we can encourage and imitate each other to overcome his fears. You can also do your own stupid things, tell each other secrets and forge your own personality, ”explains Florence Millot.

Who are alike and come together in friendship?

” That depends on the day. We can have lots of different friends depending on the desires and the games of the moment, remain inseparable when we look alike or when we are complementary, ”answers the psychologist. Cartoons give a good example of this diversity. Just as each character has a different personality, each child cultivates the value which is specific to him: loyalty, kindness, humor, his go-getter side … If we are interested in the dynamics of our 6 favorite pony girls, we notice that each one ‘between them has a unique personality that complements that of others.

Through these traits and differences, children identify themselves to the characters and understand what a ami.

What if my child is having trouble making friends?

Making new friends is a very important step for all children and it can sometimes be a bit worrying for parents. How do you make sure they choose good friends? How can we help them?

According to Florence Millot, “for a child to gain confidence, we must not not intervene in his first experiences. It is up to him to identify his limits and adjust his behavior. Unless he asks you for help, ”she continues. “Likewise, it is important that children learn to say no. They are not obliged to accede to a request if they do not agree, ”she concludes.

Dance Pony Life, heroines often meet new characters without becoming friends each time. These interactions are a great way totry on our creations new things,More informationon themselves and D’learn from it, as children do every day, from the nursery.

How to stay in contact with his friends during confinement?     

The friendship testimonials are important, especially during this period of confinement. They allow children to nurture their relationship, to stay in contact even when they don’t see each other on a daily basis. Recording a short video, drawing a picture or writing a poem are signs of attention. As for Pinkie Pie, she wouldn’t hesitate to bake cakes for her friends! And Rainbow Dash would be brimming with ideas for finding new ways to play with friends from a distance. There are a thousand and one ways to cultivate friendship and My Little Pony has not finished inspiring the little ones …

Because the world day of kindness is celebrated every day of the year, My Little Pony invites you to take part in its friendship chain! Keep an eye on social media via the #FriendshipWithMyLittlePony to discover a challenge based on the benefits of friendship. The principle is simple: perform an act of kindness with your child and share it! So, ready to join the challenge?

Participate in contest My Little Pony to win a crazy afternoon for your child and the friend of their choice. Lots of prizes are to be won including products My Little Pony and tickets for the Gulli Parc. To try your luck, go to the competition page My Little Pony . 

Find the new episodes of My Little Pony : Pony Life on Gulli, Saturdays from 13:30 p.m.