by Michele Borba | Aug 13, 2012 | Uncategorized
There is one irrefutable research-based finding no parent should ignore: the earlier kids start to drink, the more likely they are to have alcohol problems later in life. In fact, kids who start to drink before the age of fifteen are four times more likely to report...
by Michele Borba | Aug 2, 2012 | Uncategorized
Why I’m proud to serve as the Goodwill Ambassador for the One Laptop per Child Project I’ve been a teacher, writer and researcher for over thirty years and like many, I’m haunted knowing that millions of children on our planet will never receive an education or...
by Michele Borba | Jul 7, 2012 | Character and Moral Intelligence
OUR REALITY CHECK: Moral Intelligence is what helps our children act right with or without our guidance, and the best news is that this critical and too often overlooked intelligence can be taught. Let’s make sure our children develop both strong minds and...
by Michele Borba | Jul 3, 2012 | Character and Moral Intelligence, Empathy and Kindness
REALITY CHECK: “Results-Driven Parenting” is what I call using how you choose to respond and what you choose to reinforce in your daily interactions with your children to produce real and lasting change in their social, emotional, moral, cognitive, or behavior. The...
by Michele Borba | Jun 22, 2012 | School Success and Learning
Many kids look forward to the summer as an opportunity to take a break from studying and just have fun. The summer is a great time for a change of pace and the new school year seems a world away. However, more reports show that when children stop eating healthy and...