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What You'll Learn

This course is filled with practical ideas you can use right away.

  • Easy ways your child can reach out to make friends

  • The common myth that gets in the way of children making friends

  • How to help your child avoid annoying other kids

  • Key questions to help your child make wise choices about friendship groups

  • Specific ways kids can say what they mean without being mean

  • How your child can learn to say no to unhealthy peer pressure

  • How to deal with teasing and bullying (and how to tell the difference)

  • Essential strategies for moving past unavoidable friendship rough spots

Instructor(s)

Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD

I'm an author, clinical psychologist, and mom of four, based in Princeton, NJ (lic. #35SI00425400). I write about parenting, mental health, and children's feelings and friendships. My recent books include: Moody Moody Cars (for ages 4-8), Growing Feelings (for ages 6-12), and Kid Confidence (for parents). I also host a podcast for children, called Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic. Learn more: * Main website: EileenKennedyMoore.com * Podcast for kids: DrFriendtastic.com/podcast * Newsletter for parents: DrFriendtastic.substack.com.

Obviously, Open Door for Parents is NOT psychotherapy. It's for educational purposes only about important topics facing families. The ideas mentioned by me or other community members may or may not be relevant for your particular situation.

I trust you to use your judgement about what makes sense for your child and your family and to consult your physician or a mental health provider, if needed, about very serious or complicated situations.

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  •  When Your Child Gets Bullied
  • When Your Child Cries Easily
  • When Your Child Says, “Nobody Likes Me!”