Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD, is an internationally published author, psychologist, and mother of four. She is a trusted expert on parenting and children's feelings and friendships who is frequently quoted in major magazines and newspapers and has been a featured guest on national radio and television shows. Her books have been translated into seven languages. She is a professor for the Great Courses, serves on the advisory board for Parents magazine, and writes the popular Growing Friendships blog for Psychology Today, that has over 4 million views (www.psychologytoday.com/blog/Growing-Friendships). She also has a website for kids called DrFriendtastic.com. Dr. Kennedy-Moore has a private practice in Princeton, New Jersey, (lic. #35SI00425400), where she works with adults, children, and families. www.EileenKennedyMoore.com
Christine McLaughlin is a mom to three boys, as well as a
prolific writer, editor, and author. With several hundred
nonfiction articles to her credit--published in popular magazines
and websites--her written work focuses mainly on parenting and
health topics. She is the author of eight books including Growing
Friendships and Growing Feelings (both written with Dr. Eileen
Kennedy-Moore), The Dog Lover's Companion to Philadelphia, and
American Red Cross: Dog First Aid and American Red Cross: Cat First
Aid. Learn more at ChristineMcLaughlin.net.
The duo behind Growing Friendships (2017) return to offer kids more
advice. Anger, jealousy, sadness--big feelings often arise in
friendships, both among casual acquaintances and BFFs.
Kennedy-Moore and McLaughlin consider the nuances of various
emotions--for example, the section on anxiety is broken down into
chapters on embarrassment, shyness, guilt, and more. Using the
concept of "Feelings Stories," the authors offer concrete examples
of how people's actions can impact others' emotions. They also
encourage readers to develop sound social-emotional habits, such as
prioritizing trust and self-forgiveness, taking responsibility for
one's actions, having "a good cry" when needed, and treating others
with kindness. Ultimately, the book stresses, you can't control
what others do, only what you do. Each major section ends with
reflective questions and advice for using the strategies introduced
to help others. The authors frame positivity as a "good practice"
and suggest reserving the negative stuff for discussions with close
friends. The book only briefly mentions a neurodivergent
perspective. All additional resources listed in the back are ones
Kennedy-Moore, a psychologist specializing in parenting and child
development, has co-authored. Line illustrations throughout depict
diverse characters; a cartoon dog and cat provide humorous,
animal-themed commentary that at times seems to make light of the
serious issues covered. A helpful primer for navigating the
emotional ups and downs of friendship. (glossary) (Nonfiction.
6-10)-- "Kirkus Reviews, June 15, 2023"
"Growing Feelings is a fun, engaging discovery guide to the art of
growing up. It doesn't simply tell kids about the unique feelings
and emotions they have in friendships while growing up but teaches
them the story of those feelings and emotions so kids can better
enjoy the story they are living."--Matthew Murrie, creator of
Curiosity-Based Thinking and coauthor of The Book of What
If...?
"Growing Feelings is the kind of book you want to keep close on
your desk as a parent or teacher and have additional copies for
your kids to keep close for their own reference! In vivid language,
with compelling and fun visuals, this book helps readers understand
that our feelings aren't here to shame us or make us think there's
something wrong with us. Instead, our feelings teach us, help us
grow, and through being honest about them, we can become healthier
and more hopeful. I love and appreciate this book so much!--Luke
Reynolds, Phd, professor of education, Endicott College and author
of Surviving Middle School, Fantastic Failures, and Braver than I
Thought
"I wish I'd had Growing Feelings when I was a kid. This thoughtful
and insightful book will help children understand and gracefully
navigate the many feelings that come with growing
friendships."--Melinda Wenner Moyer, author of How to Raise Kids
Who Aren't Assholes
"Growing Feelings translates top-notch psychological science into a
clear and compassionate guide that will help kids understand their
emotions and the role they play in building and maintaining
friendships. This warm, wise, accessible book belongs in the hands
of every elementary-school aged child."--Lisa Damour, PhD, author
of Untangled, Under Pressure, and The Emotional Lives of
Teenagers
"A great follow-up to Growing Friendships! Unlike other books that
generalize emotions, Growing Feelings uniquely focuses on the
powerful feelings that inevitably come up in children's
friendships. The thinking and research behind this book are
sophisticated, but the concepts and strategies are presented in a
way that's accessible and empowering for children. The cartoons
showing common friendship challenges are very relatable, and the
silly comments from the cat and dog make this book a fun read. I
love the message that all feelings, even painful ones, are useful
to understand, plus the practical ideas for coping with and
communicating about often-neglected emotions such as guilt,
disappointment, and jealousy. Reading this groundbreaking book
aloud with your child is a great way to help them gain essential
tools for navigating feelings about friends."--Amy McCready,
founder of Positive Parenting Solutions and author of The "Me, Me,
Me" Epidemic
"A fun, engaging, and helpful book for kids to read with their
parents! Friendships are critical to healthy development and create
many BIG feelings. Dr. Kennedy-Moore and Christine McLaughlin help
kids navigate Friendship Rough Spots by helping them understand the
multiple emotions they're experiencing and providing a variety of
practical actions they can take to improve friendships."--Mary K.
Alvord, PhD, psychologist and coauthor of The Action Mindset
Workbook for Teens, Conquer Negative Thinking for Teens, and
Resilience Builder Program for Children and Adolescents
"At a time when so many kids are overwhelmed by understanding their
feelings, this charming book provides the perfect combination of
humor, strategies, and practical explanations. The authors
systematically tackle three big buckets of feelings (anxiety,
anger, and sadness) and how they relate to making and keeping
friends. Chapters provide relevant examples of real-life
experiences and questions through the lens of kids' perspectives.
An essential tool for parents, therapists, and educators and an
informative and fun guide for students!"--Michelle Garcia Winner,
founder of Social Thinking
"Children must read this book! It's great--reader-friendly,
informative, relevant, and research-based. The many cartoons,
amusing dog and cat banter, and relatable Feelings Stories will
empower children to find ways to overcome Friendship Rough Spots
and forge meaningful connections with others. With its helpful
tips, glossary, and fine-tuned perspectives on feelings, actions,
reactions, and friendship-building, Growing Feelings is destined to
become a classic!"--Dr. Joanne Foster, gifted education and child
development specialist and award-winning author of Being Smart
about Gifted Education and Bust Your BUTS
"Funny and relatable, Growing Feelings takes the sting out of
friendship problems. Young readers will emerge feeling better about
themselves, with skills to handle jealousy, disappointment,
shyness, anger, and more."--Dawn Huebner, PhD, author of Dr. Dawn's
Mini Books About Mighty Fears
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