by Michele Borba | Feb 9, 2016 | Articles, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy and Kindness
The photograph is of a simple wreath of handprints. The idea came from a teacher who wanted to help her students develop strong hearts as well as minds. And so she set up an art center with construction paper, scissors, glue and marking pens. The directions were easy:...
by Michele Borba | Feb 8, 2016 | Articles, Character and Moral Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy and Kindness, featured, Left Home Column
Many of today’s students lack an understanding of respect because their experiences with this essential character trait have been minimal. They simply haven’t witnessed or heard respect in their lives. Nor may they be expected to be respectful. Think about it:...
by Michele Borba | Feb 7, 2016 | Articles, Bullying and Cyberbullying, Character and Moral Intelligence, Discipline & Behavior, Emotional Intelligence, Friendship and Social Competence, Parenting
Bad friends. It’s every parent’s worst nightmare: we imagine only the worse: drugs, smoking, sex, trouble with the law. But what should parents do if they notice that their daughter is hanging out more with a kid whose values don’t seem in sync with their own?...
by Michele Borba | Feb 7, 2016 | Anger Management, Anxiety, Pessimism, World Worries, Articles, Character and Moral Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Problem Solving, Conflict Resolution, Stress
Sure, it’s great to be a parent, but it’s also one of the most stressful, exhausting roles on the planet. The fact is, meltdowns are inevitable in any home, and even more so these days when it everyone is leading treadmill-paced lives. So let’s be clear: Anger is...
by Michele Borba | Feb 6, 2016 | Articles, Character and Moral Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Parenting, Perseverance, Gives Up, Fears Failures, Resilience, Thriving, School Success and Learning, Self-Confidence
One of the inevitable facts of life is that everyone makes mistakes. Granted, some mistakes are more significant than others and harder to get over, but they are a part of life. How individuals deal with those mistakes is significant to their self-esteem. Children...
by Michele Borba | Feb 5, 2016 | Articles, Communication, Listening, Emotional Intelligence, Problem Solving, Conflict Resolution, Right Home Column
Reality Check: University of Michigan Medical School: Research shows that siblings will fight more in families where there is no understanding of acceptable ways to solve conflicts. Make sure you teach your children how to resolve their bickering! I’ll never forget...