Eileen Kennedy-Moore's Blog, page 14
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?
April 17, 2014
Soft Criticism
The usual advice is to sandwich criticism between praise, but that doesn���t really soften the blow. If we want others to respond constructively to our criticism, we need to be able to give it in a way that decreases their defensiveness.
Soft Criticism
The usual advice is to sandwich criticism between praise, but that doesn’t really soften the blow. If we want others to respond constructively to our criticism, we need to be able to give it in a way that decreases their defensiveness.
April 3, 2014
Frenemies
"Frenemies" are friends who run hot and cold. They're often fun, exciting, and popular, but they���re also risky, because they can ruthlessly turn on their friends when it suits their interests. How can you help your child cope?
Frenemies
"Frenemies" are friends who run hot and cold. They're often fun, exciting, and popular, but they’re also risky, because they can ruthlessly turn on their friends when it suits their interests. How can you help your child cope?
March 29, 2014
10 Ways to Help Children Listen Better
"My kid doesn't listen!" is a common parent complaint. The answer to being heard may be to make it easier for our children to listen. Here are some ideas about how to do this.
10 Ways to Help Children Listen Better
"My kid doesn't listen!" is a common parent complaint. The answer to being heard may be to make it easier for our children to listen. Here are some ideas about how to do this.
March 28, 2014
Time Management for Kids
Understanding time helps kids to use their time well. It’s a key part of executive functioning skills, such as planning and prioritizing. Here are four key questions you can use to support your child’s developing sense of time.
January 7, 2014
Why Do Girls Gossip?
People are interesting. Gossip makes up about two-thirds of the naturally occurring conversations of adult men and women, so it’s unrealistic to expect kids never to gossip.
December 26, 2013
Family Traditions
What traditions does your family enjoy?
