Eileen Kennedy-Moore's Blog

Every friendship begins with some sign that two people are interested in becoming friends. How do you signal openness to friendship?

The most frightening risk posed by AI companions for kids is that they represent a distorted picture of relationships that could lead to unrealistic expectations for human friends.

Artificial intelligence companions are attractive to teens and seem to “know” and “like” them because they make caring-ish statements. What could go wrong?

When your child is rejected, somehow it feels a thousand times worse than being left out yourself. Here are five ideas for how you can help your child cope.

Sharing appropriate information with our kids helps them feel better equipped to cope with difficult times, but oversharing burdens children with having to take care of us.

Self-control isn't about forcing ourselves to do something we hate. It's choosing to act in ways that fit our values and using practical strategies, no gritted teeth required.

Conversation catch, stop signals, and choosing their moment.

Overly talkative kids can seem overwhelming or annoying to peers. How can you help your child learn to communicate well?

It takes courage to trust someone, especially if you’ve been burned before. How can you figure out whether a friend is trustworthy?

Embarrassment means feeling uncomfortably exposed to unwanted attention from others. How can you cope with those cringeworthy moments?