by Michele Borba | Jan 17, 2014 | Character and Moral Intelligence, Discipline & Behavior
Want to be a calmer parent? Here’s how to break your kid’s annoying habit—whining-once and for all! As any parent knows, whining is one of the most irritating of kids’ habits. And although the behavior usually peaks at around 4 years of age, it can continue...
by Michele Borba | Jan 14, 2014 | Character and Moral Intelligence, Discipline & Behavior, Friendship and Social Competence, Self-Confidence, The Big Book of Parenting Solutions
Watching any kid be a poor loser is embarrassing, but when the kid is yours it’s darn right humiliating. Sure, the kid may be the best violinist in the orchestra, have the highest grade point average in the class, the best cheerleader on the squad, or be the greatest...
by Michele Borba | Jan 13, 2014 | Character and Moral Intelligence
“Until the great mass of the people shall be filled with the sense of responsibility for each other’s welfare, social justice can never be attained.” – HELEN KELLER The first time I realized the power of involving kids in social justice...
by Michele Borba | Jan 4, 2014 | Character and Moral Intelligence, Empathy and Kindness, Selfish and Spoiled
Parenting advice to help us raise strong, caring, unspoiled kids and reduce that “Big Brat Factor” element that seems to be a growing problem with kids these days. Our most important role is raising our kids to become capable, well-adjusted human beings....
by Michele Borba | Dec 26, 2013 | Character and Moral Intelligence, Gratitude, The Big Book of Parenting Solutions
Fun ways to get kids to write those thank you notes …without whines … and the proven value of doing so! (It’s worth it!!) Did you know that writing a “thank you” note is a simple, proven way to boost your child’s gratitude? That’s...
by Michele Borba | Dec 10, 2013 | Character and Moral Intelligence, Uncategorized
Moral Intelligence is what helps youth act right with or without our guidance, and the best news is that this critical intelligence can be nurtured, modeled, reinforced and taught. Here are my 10 reasons why we must build our students’ Moral IQ and recognize our...