Eileen Kennedy-Moore's Blog, page 11

Cyberbullying involves using electronic communication to intimidate and harass someone. Because it's so public and so easily spread, it can be devastating.

Is sexting really "the new normal" among teens? Here's what research says plus some practical ideas for parents.

Practical ways that parents can minimize sibling aggression and prevent it from escalating to bullying

Brothers and sisters can hurt each other very, very badly, and because they live together, there’s no escape for the victims. Learn the facts about sibling bullying.

Practical ways that parents can minimize sibling aggression and prevent it from escalating to bullying

A child psychologist is a combination coach, cheerleader, and fairy godmother. Here are questions to help you find the right psychologist for your child and family.

New research explains how to inspire teens to "service beyond self."

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?

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.

Why do boys wrestle and play pretend fighting? Do all boys do this? Should we view it as violence or innocent fun?