Eileen Kennedy-Moore, Ph.D.
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Encouraging Optimism in Children
Pessimistic children see negative events as evidence that they’re doomed, while optimistic children see them as temporary setbacks. Here are some ways to ease your child toward optimism.
What to Do When Your Child Does Something Mean
If your child is acting mean, teach her how her actions affect others and how to make more caring choices.
Three Strategies for Teaching Children Self-Control
When kids have better self-control, they do better in school and get along better with others.
Becoming Brave: Help Your Child Move Past Fear
Bravery doesn't mean fearlessness. It means doing something even though we're scared. To become brave, children need to learn to tolerate feeling scared and not let fear hold them back.
How to Help Kids With Nightmares
Bad dreams and nightmares (which are defined as bad dreams that cause the sleeper to wake up suddenly) are very common in children. Find out how you can help kids cope with nightmares.
Fights With Friends: Help Your Child Learn to Resolve Conflicts
Arguing with a friend can be very upsetting for kids, but it doesn't have to mean the end of a friendship.
Why Kids Lie and What to Do About It
Most children will experiment with lying, as parents, it's our job to teach them about the importance of honesty.
How to Raise a Caring Child
When we lead by example and address the barriers to kindness, we help our kids learn to make caring choices.
Teach Your Child to Love Learning: Keys to Kids' Motivation
Sometimes learning is just plain work, and motivation needs to come from something beyond the task.
