Eileen Kennedy-Moore's Blog, page 17
October 18, 2011
Is Your Child Inviting Rejection?
Some children regularly act in ways that make it hard for other kids to accept them. Here are some common off-putting behaviors and alternatives.
Primary Topic:
Child Development
Primary Topic:
Child Development
September 4, 2011
Talking with Children About 9/11
When the walls came down on 9/11, many of us felt like our own foundations were shaken. The world suddenly seemed much less predictable and much less safe. How do we explain the unthinkable to our children?
Talking with Children About 9/11: How Do We Explain the Unthinkable?
When the walls came down on 9/11, many of us felt like our own foundations were shaken. The world suddenly seemed much less predictable and much less safe. How do we explain the unthinkable to our children?
Primary Topic:
Relationships
Primary Topic:
Relationships
August 24, 2011
Back-To-School Worries
Children often hear, "Things will be a lot different once you're in grade X!" This can be alarming. Emphasizing continuity, rather than dramatic changes, helps children feel less adrift at the start of a new school year.
Primary Topic:
Relationships
Primary Topic:
Relationships
August 18, 2011
What Are Social Skills?
There are three main processes that children use to navigate the social world: Seeing, Thinking, and Doing.
Primary Topic:
Relationships
Primary Topic:
Relationships
August 11, 2011
Can Boys and Girls Be Friends?
Visit any playground and you'll see it: From about age four onwards, boys mostly play with boys; girls mostly play with girls. Are boy-girl friendships doomed to dissolve?
Primary Topic:
Relationships
Primary Topic:
Relationships
