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Smart Parenting For Smart Kids: Nurturing Your Child’s True Potential

Renowned Psychologist  Eileen Kennedy-Moore to Speak at Stanwich School

Thursday, November 14 at 7:00pm

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257 Stanwich Road, Greenwich

According to psychologist Eileen Kennedy-Moore, it takes more than school smarts to create a fulfilling life. In fact, many bright children face special challenges: some are driven by perfectionism; some are afraid of effort, because they’re used to instant success; some struggle to get along with their peers; some are outwardly successful but just don’t feel good about themselves.

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Parents who are interested in helping their children find a balance between achievement and happiness are invited to join Stanwich School to hear author Eileen Kennedy-Moore speak about her highly acclaimed book, Smart Parenting For Smart Kids: Nurturing Your Child’s True Potential. This presentation, followed by questions-and-answers, will be held on Thursday, November 14 at 7:00pm at the Stanwich School, 257 Stanwich Road, Greenwich.

This practical and compassionate book explains the reasons behind these struggles and offers parents do-able strategies to help children cope with feelings, embrace learning, and build satisfying relationships. Drawing from research as well as Kennedy-Moore’s clinical experience, the book focuses on the essential skills children need to make the most of their abilities and become capable, confident, and caring people.

In her book, Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD, and co-author Mark S. Lowenthal, PsyD, offer practical advice to help smart children succeed academically and socially. Kennedy-Moore will talk about the roadblocks that frequently arise for smart children between the ages of 6 and 12, and the “seven fundamental challenges” faced by smart children — and, of course, their parents.

About the Author

Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD, is a psychologist with a private practice in Princeton, NJ, where she works with children, adults, and families. She also serves on the advisory board for Parents magazine and blogs about children’s friendships on PsychologyToday.com. Her approach is gentle and practical, informed by research but anchored in the real-world experience of being a mother of four.

www.EileenKennedyMoore.com

www.psychologytoday.com/blog/Growing-Friendships

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