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Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD, is an author and clinical psychologist, based in Princeton, NJ. Her most recent book for children is Growing Friendships: A Kids' Guide to Making and Keeping Friends. She has also written or co-authored four books for parents: Kid Confidence, Smart Parenting for Smart Kids, The Unwritten Rules of Friendship, and What’s My Child Thinking? She is the professor for an audio-video series from The Great Courses, called Raising Emotionally and Socially Healthy Kids.

A trusted parenting expert who offers compassionate and practical solutions, Dr. Kennedy-Moore has been a featured guest on The TODAY SHOW and other national television and radio shows, and she has been quoted in numerous magazines and newspapers, including Parents, Real Simple, Working Mother, Family Circle, Woman’s Day, The Washington Post, and The Chicago Tribune. She serves on the advisory board for Parents magazine and blogs about children's feelings and friendships for Psychology Today. She frequently speaks at schools and conferences.

In her clinical psychology practice, Dr. Kennedy-Moore works with adults, children, and families (NJ lic. #35SI00425400). Her approach is both gentle and practical, informed by research, but anchored by "real life" experience.

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Finding a Less Awkward Socially-Distant Greeting

There’s an awkwardness to greeting people we care about in a socially distant way. Here are some alternatives.

There’s an awkwardness to greeting people we care about in a socially distant way. Here are some alternatives.

Top 5 Parent Concerns About Kids Wearing Masks

Having to make their children wear masks worries many parents. Here are five top concerns and ways to address them.

Having to make their children wear masks worries many parents. Here are five top concerns and ways to address them.

Top 5 Texting Mistakes Kids Make

By talking about some of the common texting pitfalls, you may be able to help your kid avoid them.

By talking about some of the common texting pitfalls, you may be able to help your kid avoid them.

When—Not If—You Lose It With Your Child During Coronavirus

While you certainly didn’t intend those imperfect parenting moments, they’re actually an important opportunity to teach your child about relationship repair.

While you certainly didn’t intend those imperfect parenting moments, they’re actually an important opportunity to teach your child about relationship repair.

Helping Lonely Children During the Coronavirus Pandemic

After months of social distancing, many kids are feeling very, very lonely. Here are some ideas to help your child feel more connected.

After months of social distancing, many kids are feeling very, very lonely. Here are some ideas to help your child feel more connected.

How to Love the Ones You’re with During Coronavirus

We love our families, but constant confinement puts a strain on everyone’s nerves. Here are some ways to get along during coronavirus.

We love our families, but constant confinement puts a strain on everyone’s nerves. Here are some ways to get along during coronavirus.

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