Being a Kind Friend: A Social Story About Helping Friends When They Are Sad ⭐ Social Story | SEL | Autism Support | Peer Interactions Helping children understand how to respond when a friend is sad can be challenging. Being a Kind Friend is a clear, gentle social story designed to teach children what to say and what to do when peers are upset — without shaming or blame. This resource is especially helpful for children who may laugh, become unsure, or need explicit instruction when others sho