by Michele Borba | Nov 1, 2011 | Depression and Suicide, Problem Solving, Conflict Resolution
How to work with the school to create a safety plan for your child when bullying continues and previous efforts fail You know your child is being bullied. You talked to your child or even with the teacher, tried strategies, but bullying continues. You’re fully aware...
by Michele Borba | Oct 28, 2011 | Discipline & Behavior, Parenting, The Big Book of Parenting Solutions
Picky Eaters. Tantrums. Sleepless. Time out! Whining. Top questions moms asked me last week on Dr. Drew Lifechanger’s and my answers If you didn’t get the memo here is it is: There is no perfect parent. This I promise. We’re all in this extraordinary role of...
by Michele Borba | Oct 17, 2011 | School Success and Learning, Self-Reliance and Agency
The “unschooling” concept is fascinating. I’ve learned ages ago that there is no cookie cutter approach to educating children. The key is to find what works best to optimize each child’s learning potential. But I’ve also learned that when it comes to...
by Michele Borba | Oct 14, 2011 | Empathy and Kindness
Being fair and kind can be cultivated in our children. I’m in Cincinnati at the invitation of the Summit Day Country School to speak with teachers and parents about how to raise goodness in our children. This week I had spoke with Krista Ramsey, education...
by Michele Borba | Oct 13, 2011 | Empowering Girls
REALITY CHECK: New research shows tween and teen girls who regularly view reality TV accept and expect a higher level of drama, aggression, and bullying in their own lives, and measure their worth primarily by their physical appearance. The Good, Bad, and Ugly About...
