by Michele Borba | Oct 4, 2013 | Articles
Building Moral Intelligence Kids don’t become homicidal maniacs overnight—violence is learned behavior. Here are nine critical tips to protect kids from violence and boost their peacefulness. Model coolness: kids are watching! Calmness is learned and starts at home,...
by Michele Borba | Oct 4, 2013 | Articles
Building Moral Intelligence What to expect in the early grade-school years During the early grade-school years, children grow more interested in the material world than they were back in kindergarten. Of course, at any age, kids vary widely in their acquisitiveness...
by Michele Borba | Oct 4, 2013 | Articles
Building Moral Intelligence Young kids typically tell two different kinds of lies. The first type of mistruths are exaggerated tales told because it’s what he wishes would happen. We should respond by acknowledging the child’s wish behind the comment. If he...
by Michele Borba | Oct 4, 2013 | Articles
How do you help kids say no to peer temptations so they act right? Shoplifting is rising among our youth – and the number one reason is peer pressure. Making reparations is a critical element of raising conscience. It takes real moral strength not to be...
by Michele Borba | Oct 4, 2013 | Articles
Building Moral Intelligence Prejudice is learned! Our children are not born with prejudices and stereotypes. It clearly is an attitude that is picked up. The key is to stop it as soon as it appears. Parental influence on ending intolerance, as well as escalating it is...
by Michele Borba | Oct 4, 2013 | Articles
Building Moral Intelligence BEHAVIOR TIP: The best way to stop an inappropriate behavior is by getting at the root of the problem—what’s causing it in the first place. Whenever a child suddenly begins to misbehave, there’s almost always an unresolved emotional...
