Eileen Kennedy-Moore's Blog, page 2

Belonging is when we feel known and valued. Trying to fit in makes us feel anxious and constantly on edge. Here are questions and ideas to help you find genuine belonging.

Rigid, unrelenting perfectionism makes people miserable, yet they often cling to it, believing it's necessary for productivity.

A Personal Perspective: How one word can put partners on the same side, rather than against each other.

Ungrateful children may just not have learned the importance of expressing gratitude. Here's how to teach them this essential social skill.

Clear guidance can help your child avoid or deal with online meanness and cyberbullying.

Losing a loved one is upsetting and confusing for children. Here's how you can help your child cope with grief.

Sometimes people who look amazingly capable feel depleted by the enduring strain of having to cope well.

Saying "be careful!" gives children no useful information. It only tells them, "I'm anxious, so you should be, too!" 

We need to be wise about understanding the benefits and limitations of #MentalHealth content.

Four complaints that children and adults commonly voice during group projects, and some possible ways parents or teachers can respond.