Getting Along: A blog for parents about children's feelings and friendships
My child is afraid to go to a birthday party
Q: My daughter is reluctant to go to a birthday party because she thinks no one will play with her. Read the rest of this entry »
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Tags: afraid, anxiety, anxious, birthday, child development, children, confidence, fear, friendship, kids, parenting, parents, social and emotional | 
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Tiger mother: Do we have to be cruel to be kind?
What's your opinion about Tiger Mother Amy Chua's Wall Street Journal article,"Why Chinese Mothers are Superior"? Read the rest of this entry »
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VIDEO: sibling rivalry book for kids
A gentle remedy for sibling rivalry...
Watch a short video trailer for
What About Me? 12 Ways to Get Your Parents' Attention (Without Hitting Your Sister)
(Parenting Press) Read the rest of this entry »
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Adult siblings with different parenting styles
Q: I dread the holiday get-together, because my brother and I have such different parenting styles. Any suggestions? Read the rest of this entry »
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Mom melt-downs
Q: I love my kids, but sometimes they get to me--especially when they just don't listen, or they're arguing with each other all the time. I feel horrible after I yell at them. What can I do to keep myself from losing my cool with my kids? Read the rest of this entry »
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Can boys and girls be friends?
Q: My six-year-old daughter's closest friend happens to be a boy. They have a lot of fun together, but I've noticed that most kids her age have only same-sex friends. Why does this sex segregation happen, and what can I do to support her friendship? Read the rest of this entry »
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About this blog
In this blog, I'll be talking about Getting Along in the broadest sense: getting along with family, friends, classmates, and teachers, and also getting along by learning to deal with difficult situations. Read the rest of this entry »
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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. # 4254). Call 609-655-2010 for more information or to schedule an appointment.
