Eileen Kennedy-Moore's Blog, page 16
February 18, 2013
They Call That Dancing?!
High school students no longer dance; they "grind." Is there anything adults can do about it?
January 31, 2013
Imaginary Friends
Invisible friends represent “bemagination” – something partway between belief and imagination.
December 14, 2012
Helping Children Feel Safe in an Unsafe World
When tragedy strikes, whether it’s personal or related to a news event, children may feel very frightened. Here’s one way you can reassure your child without offering false promises.
Talking With Children About the Connecticut School Shooting
Children are magnets for emotion, so they’re likely to pick up on adults’ fear, sadness, horror, and anger about this event, even if they don’t fully understand what’s going on.
September 22, 2012
How Children Make Friends (part 3)
What your child needs to know about making friends: Moving from friendly to friendship
September 20, 2012
How Children Make Friends Part 2
What your child needs to know about making friends: Like attracts like.
How Children Make Friends (part 2)
What your child needs to know about making friends: Like attracts like.
September 4, 2012
How Children Make Friends (part 1)
What your child needs to know about making friends: First steps to friendship.
How Children Make Friends
What your child needs to know about making friends.
May 23, 2012
Make New Friends But Keep the Old… Or Not
Friendships don’t always last—especially for children. Here are some ways you can help your child cope with the end of a friendship.
