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Eileen Kennedy-Moore Ph.D.

About

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.

As a trusted expert on parenting and child development, Dr. Kennedy-Moore has been a featured guest on Live with Kelly and Ryan, The Today Show, Good Day Philadelphia, and dozens of radio shows and podcasts. She has been quoted many times in major newspapers and magazines, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Chicago Tribune Parents, Real Simple, Working Mother, and, Woman's Day. Dr. Kennedy-Moore serves on the advisory board for Parents magazine, and her blog, Growing Friendships on Psychology Today has over 4 million views. She frequently speaks at schools, companies, 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. She and her husband have four grown children.

MAIN WEBSITE: www.EileenKennedyMoore.com

WEBSITE FOR KIDS: www.DrFriendtastic.com

PSYCHOLOGY TODAY BLOG: www.GrowingFriendshipsBlog.com

VIDEOS: www.TheGreatCourses.com/Kids (70% off)

Click HERE to download a funny, practical and FREE ebook for kids ages 6-12, called Growing Friendships During the Coronavirus Pandemic.

Books by Eileen Kennedy-Moore Ph.D.
Recent Posts
Why Grit Is Overrated

Promoting grit as a key to success raises both practical and philosophical concerns.

Promoting grit as a key to success raises both practical and philosophical concerns.

Handling Political Disagreements in the Family

It’s tempting to steer clear of political topics with loved ones who have different views, but these conversations are possible and can even be useful.

It’s tempting to steer clear of political topics with loved ones who have different views, but these conversations are possible and can even be useful.

Is Your Child a Good Friend?

It takes effort and practice for children to learn how to be a good friend.

It takes effort and practice for children to learn how to be a good friend.

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.

How to Help Kids Talk About Feelings

Children often struggle to be able to talk about how they’re feeling. Here’s a simple technique to help them find the words they need.

Children often struggle to be able to talk about how they’re feeling. Here’s a simple technique to help them find the words they need.