Eileen Kennedy-Moore's Blog, page 13
December 31, 2014
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?
October 9, 2014
Why Kids Often Don���t Speak Up Against Bullying
Whenever there���s a terrible case of bullying in the news, people wonder, ���How could this happen?��� and ���Why didn���t any kids come forward earlier to stop this?��� In part, kids say nothing out of fear���because they don���t want to be the next one targeted! But here are some of the beliefs and psychological processes that can lead kid kids to turn a blind eye to bullying.
Why Kids Often Don’t Speak Up Against Bullying
Whenever there’s a terrible case of bullying in the news, people wonder, “How could this happen?” and “Why didn’t any kids come forward earlier to stop this?” In part, kids say nothing out of fear—because they don’t want to be the next one targeted! But here are some of the beliefs and psychological processes that can lead kid kids to turn a blind eye to bullying.
September 30, 2014
Is It Bullying...Or Ordinary Meanness?
We adults haven���t managed world peace or even perfect marriages, so it���s unrealistic to think that our children will always be perfectly kind to each other.
Is It Bullying...Or Ordinary Meanness?
We adults haven’t managed world peace or even perfect marriages, so it’s unrealistic to think that our children will always be perfectly kind to each other.
September 24, 2014
Post-Adrenaline Blues
When we push and push and push and then STOP, we often experience what I call "Post-Adrenaline Blues." We���re depleted, dissatisfied, and prone to questioning everything about our lives.
Post-Adrenaline Blues
When we push and push and push and then STOP, we often experience what I call "Post-Adrenaline Blues." We’re depleted, dissatisfied, and prone to questioning everything about our lives.
August 28, 2014
Helping the ���Bad Kid��� of the Family
Sometimes, one child in the family gets into trouble noticeably more than the other children. Here's how to help that child step out of the ���Bad Kid��� role.
Helping the “Bad Kid” of the Family
Sometimes, one child in the family gets into trouble noticeably more than the other children. Here's how to help that child step out of the “Bad Kid” role.
May 14, 2014
Making Up Is Hard to Do... For Kids
Children argue with their friends. A lot. What can we, as parents, do to help them learn to resolve conflicts?
