Moral Intelligence: Parents Do Make A Difference

Building Moral Intelligence Young adolescence can be a troubling time. There are scores of disturbing indicators to prove it including the steady rise of impulsivity, depression, suicide, violence, peer cruelty, and substance abuse. In addition we are seeing a growing...

7 Deadly Myths About Raising Moral Kids

Parents are their kids’ most powerful moral instructors, but often don’t use their influence due to misconceptions. Michele Borba, author of Building Moral Intelligence: The Seven Essential Virtues that Teach Kids to Do the Right Thing, says these 7...

The Keys to Effective Discipline

Consistency. Parents and caregivers need to sit down together and come to an agreement about their discipline. Then AGREE TO STICK WITH IT. Target the behavior. Be clear of what behaviors need to be changed. I call this the 3 Bear Approach to Discipline.. here’s...

Emotional Vocabulary

In order for kids to read the feelings of others, they must have an adequate emotional vocabulary. To enhance your child’s emotional intelligence, teach him the feeling words in the list that follows. Consider using a different feeling word each day or a new...

The Warning Signs of Violence

MORAL IQ TIP: Look for ways for your child to do kindly deeds, not just in your home but also in your community. For example: taking extra toys to a children’s ward in a hospital, working at a soup kitchen, planting flowers at a shelter, or reading to the...