Eileen Kennedy-Moore's Blog, page 12
September 14, 2015
The Truth About Violent Video Games and Kids, Part 2
If you’re the type of person who tends to cover your eyes during the violent scenes in a movie, and you cringe at violent slapstick humor, it may be hard to imagine why anyone would want to play violent video games, but their popularity is undeniable. How can we understand the appeal of violent video games for kids and how should parents respond?
The Truth About Violent Video Games and Kids, Part 1
Fans insist, “I’ve played hundreds of hours of violent video games and haven’t murdered anyone!” But anyone who has ever felt excited, tense, or frustrated while playing a video game has been “affected” by them. Does this translate into meaningful real life outcomes? Here's what parents should know about the effects—and noneffects—of violent video games.
June 30, 2015
Do Boys Need Rough and Tumble Play?
Why do boys wrestle and play pretend fighting? Do all boys do this? Should we view it as violence or innocent fun?
June 25, 2015
Inside Out—And Beyond
It could have been awful. A movie that teaches kids about emotions could have been dry and preachy. Instead, Pixar’s Inside Out is an exciting and compelling tour of inner life that’s grounded in science plus an authentic understanding of how kids feel. Here are three lessons about emotions from the movie--plus one more.
March 31, 2015
Social Challenges of Children With ADHD (Part 2)
���Parental friendship coaching��� may be an important key to helping children with ADHD address their social challenges.
Social Challenges of Children With ADHD
For children, the most difficult part of having Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is often the social challenges it causes.
March 10, 2015
How NOT to Raise a Narcissist
Narcissism is more than believing ���I���m great!���; it���s believing ���I���m better and more important than you!��� Here's how NOT to raise a narcissistic child.
December 31, 2014
Are You a Distracted Parent?
We live in a technology-saturated time. Our smart phones and tablets are useful and very compelling, but there���s no question that they can pull us away from being present to our children. On the other hand, constantly staring at our kids in rapture is neither realistic nor desirable.
Mother���s Intuition: Do You Have It?
Wouldn���t it be nice if we automatically knew the best way to raise our children? Intuition involves ���gut feelings��� that happen without conscious or deliberate weighing of facts, and it has been well documented by research. But what does this mean for parents?
Are You a Distracted Parent?
We live in a technology-saturated time. Our smart phones and tablets are useful and very compelling, but there’s no question that they can pull us away from being present to our children. On the other hand, constantly staring at our kids in rapture is neither realistic nor desirable.
