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Speaking calendar for parenting expert Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore
Speaking calendar for author, psychologist, parenting expert, Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD (NJ lic. #35SI00425400). Read the rest of this entry »
Radio & TV Media Appearances by Dr. Kennedy-Moore
Princeton, NJ psychologist and author, Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD, has been a featured guest expert on numerous high-arbitron and nationally syndicated radio shows. See her guest expert video demo and a list of her past media appearances. Read the rest of this entry »
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Is Your Child Inviting Rejection?
Behaviors that push away peers: 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. Read the rest of this entry »
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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? Read the rest of this entry »
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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. Read the rest of this entry »
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What Are Social Skills?
There are three main processes that children use to navigate the social world: Seeing, Thinking, and Doing. Read the rest of this entry »
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Talking With Children About Osama Bin Laden
The media coverage of Osama Bin Laden's death is very confusing for children. A very important role for parents is to try to place events in context for our children. One way to do this is to talk about values. Read the rest of this entry »
New book is out! Smart Parenting for Smart Kids
Smart Parenting for Smart Kids: Nurturing Your Child's True Potential is now available in bookstores! Read the rest of this entry »
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VIDEO: Competitive parenting? Just say no!
Video featuring thought-provoking questions and children's artwork (1:41 min). Read the rest of this entry »
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Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD, is an author, psychologist, and mother of four. She has published books for parents, children, and mental health professionals, and she has been quoted in dozens of national and regional magazines and newspapers. Dr. Kennedy-Moore has a private practice in Princeton, NJ (lic. #35SI00425400). Call 609-655-2010 for more information or to schedule an appointment.
About Eileen Kennedy
Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD, is an author, psychologist, and mother of four. She has published books for parents, children, and mental health professionals, and she has been quoted in dozens of national and regional magazines and newspapers. Dr. Kennedy-Moore has a private practice in Princeton, NJ (lic. #35SI00425400). Call 609-655-2010 for more information or to schedule an appointment.
