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Why "You're amazing" isn't working on your kid
The surprising reason praise backfires | On-demand workshop for Parents – watch at your convenience
Feb 4 • Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD
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When Your Child... No Longer Likes Your Friend's Kid
Apr 14, 2023 • Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD
When your child... sticks with a mean friend
Jan 9, 2025 • Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD
12 Ways to Help When Your Child Struggles to Make Friends
Jun 12, 2024 • Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD
When Your Child... Can't Decide
Sep 29, 2023 • Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD

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How to make a new friend (Aida, Age 9)
Ep. 135 - Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Starting a friendship | Friendship advice for kids
Feb 14 • Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD
6:45
Friends do more “mature” things than she does (Evie, Age 10)
Ep. 134 - Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Friends growing up too fast? | Friendship advice for kids
Feb 7 • Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD
5:19
Can he be friends with people who don’t like him? (John, Age 8)
Ep. 133 - Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Say no to one-way friendships | Friendship advice for kids
Jan 31 • Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD
6:15
Friend won’t talk about problem (Monet, Age 9)
Ep. 132 - Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Finding the right words to resolve a conflict | Friendship advice for kids
Jan 24 • Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD

Podcast for kids

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6:06
How to make a new friend (Aida, Age 9)
Ep. 135 - Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Starting a friendship | Friendship advice for kids
Feb 14 • Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD
6:45
Friends do more “mature” things than she does (Evie, Age 10)
Ep. 134 - Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Friends growing up too fast? | Friendship advice for kids
Feb 7 • Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD
5:19
Can he be friends with people who don’t like him? (John, Age 8)
Ep. 133 - Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Say no to one-way friendships | Friendship advice for kids
Jan 31 • Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD
6:15
Friend won’t talk about problem (Monet, Age 9)
Ep. 132 - Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Finding the right words to resolve a conflict | Friendship advice for kids
Jan 24 • Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD

Podcast Parent Note

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Navigating Friends and Friendship Groups
Podcast Parent Note, Ep. 82
Nov 18, 2024 • Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD
Children, Secrets, and Friends
Podcast Parent Note, Ep. 81
Nov 12, 2024 • Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD
2 Questions to Ask Yourself for Effective Communication
Podcast Parent Note, Ep. 80
Nov 4, 2024 • Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD
"Whose fault is it?" is NOT a useful question
Podcast Parent Note, Ep. 79
Oct 29, 2024 • Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD
Books for Kids
Growing Feelings
A Kids' Guide to Dealing With Emotions About Friends and Other Kids
Growing Friendships
A Kids' Guide to Making and Keeping Friends
Moody Moody Cars
Books for Parents
Kid Confidence
Help Your Child Make Friends, Build Resilience, and Develop Real Self-Esteem
Smart Parenting for Smart Kids
Nurturing Your Child's True Potential
The Unwritten Rules of Friendship
Simple Strategies to Help Your Child Make Friends
What's My Child Thinking?
Practical Child Psychology for Modern Parents (for ages 2-7)

Workshops for parents

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Why "You're amazing" isn't working on your kid
The surprising reason praise backfires | On-demand workshop for Parents – watch at your convenience
Feb 4 • Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD
When siblings won't stop fighting
How to respond when your kids are at each other (again)
Jan 21 • Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD
Dr. Friendtastic for Parents
Dr. Friendtastic for Parents
Useful tips for parents about children's feelings & friendships from psychologist & author Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD, PLUS weekly 5-min. podcast, Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic, & monthly online workshops. Over 2500 subscribers!

Articles for parents

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A small tradition that helps kids feel truly loved
A simple family practice that strengthens connection.
Dec 18, 2025 • Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD
My gift to you this December
$20 off any workshop, just because
Dec 11, 2025 • Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD
Before you yell: 6 strategies that actually help
The best strategies for dealing with mom meltdowns and dad detonations.
Dec 2, 2025 • Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD
When Your Child Just Won’t Listen
Simple, practical ways to make cooperation easier (for everyone)
Nov 20, 2025 • Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD
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