by Michele Borba | Jan 20, 2014 | Anger Management, Communication, Listening, Empowering Girls, The Big Book of Parenting Solutions
Toxic adults communication stoppers that are guaranteed to turn teens off – and your better response to keep them talking Let’s face it, talking with an adolescent can be like walking through a minefield. At any moment you could be asking what you thought...
by Michele Borba | Nov 26, 2013 | Anger Management
Let’s face it, these last few days have been a stressful roller coaster ride as we watch the economy tumble and job market become scarcer. My email box has been flooded with notes from concerned moms and dads asking for tips on how to stop yelling at their...
by Michele Borba | Jan 7, 2013 | Anger Management, Parenting, The Big Book of Parenting Solutions
Parenting advice if your child has anger issues or bullies due to inability to handle impulses. Tips to help kids find healthier ways to control intense feelings, aggression and inappropriate outbursts Loses control Fights Shouts and screams Ticked off at the...
by Michele Borba | Nov 9, 2012 | Anger Management, Character and Moral Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Parenting, Stress, The Big Book of Parenting Solutions
Teaching kids to identify their body alarms and learn healthy ways to control anger “I tried to stay calm, but it was too late!” “I wish I could tell when I’m about to explode.” “Don’t keep telling me I’m going to lose all my...
by Michele Borba | Nov 4, 2012 | Anger Management, Anxiety, Pessimism, World Worries, Trauma, Grief, Post-Traumatic Stress
REALITY CHECK: Studies show children can develop PTSD. If a child has encountered a serious trauma please don’t overlook the possibility of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and seek help of trained and credentialed mental health professionals. Storms....
by Michele Borba | Jun 11, 2012 | Anger Management, Anxiety, Pessimism, World Worries
Parenting advice to open up communication, rebuild a relationship with your teen or know what to do when your son or daughter starts to pull away and give you the cold shoulder Let’s face it: teens really are a different species –and for a variety of...