by Michele Borba | Oct 4, 2013 | Articles
Building Moral Intelligence Much as we try to make our kids feel equally loved, they accuse us of showing “favoritism.” I recently received the following email from a twelve-year old boy named Jordan. His message shows the damage of parental favoritism: I know my dad...
by Michele Borba | Oct 4, 2013 | Articles
Building Moral Intelligence We might as well call the close of America’s twentieth century the “Decade of Moral Erosion.” Think about it: The Internet became scarier; TV featured more casual sex and vulgarity; video games became even cruder; music lyrics were ruder;...
by Michele Borba | Oct 4, 2013 | Articles
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...
by Michele Borba | Oct 4, 2013 | Articles
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...
by Michele Borba | Oct 4, 2013 | Articles
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...
by Michele Borba | Oct 4, 2013 | Articles
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...
