Eileen Kennedy-Moore's Blog, page 9

Recent research suggests that parents can play an important role in helping children learn social skills. Here are some ways to be an effective friendship coach for your child.

Holding onto resentment is emotionally costly. Here are some forgiveness guidelines to help your child figure out when to let go.

A new study suggests that supportive responses to our kids' negative feelings may not always be helpful.

The more parents say, “It’s fine. Don’t worry!” the more anxious kids demand, “But what if…?” Here's a way to help children use their imagination to manage worries.

Parents of young Ariana Grande fans are facing the sickening question of how to talk to their kids about the explosion at her recent concert in Manchester. Here are 5 tips.

Practical ways to help when your child is feeling friendless.

New study suggests that kids may get along better with their pets than their siblings. Just like siblings, pets are a source of comfort and companionship...and they never blab.

Research says children in violent neighborhoods approach friendship cautiously, with the goal of staying safe. Here are their resourceful–and heart-breaking–strategies.

A new study shows that middle schoolers who think their parents value achievement over kindness are worse off psychologically and academically. How do we encourage healthy values?

Understanding and practicing some simple formulas can help your child manage common conversations and feel comfortable talking with others.