by Michele Borba | Dec 4, 2013 | Character and Moral Intelligence, Courage and Assertiveness, Empathy and Kindness, Parenting, The Big Book of Parenting Solutions
Why we must nurture children’s hearts as well as minds: 7 ways to teach kids strong, ethical behavior and character in a decade of moral erosion This might as well go down in history as the “Decade of Moral Erosion.” Wall Street so-called “leaders,” politicians,...
by Michele Borba | Dec 3, 2013 | Character and Moral Intelligence, Parenting
“Taking responsibility means never blaming anyone else for anything you are being, doing, having or feeling.” ~ Susan Jeffers RESPONSIBILITY is one of the most desirable character traits. It means being accountable, dependable and trustworthy. Once...
by Michele Borba | Nov 30, 2013 | Character and Moral Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy and Kindness
Empathy is the moral virtue that helps children “identify with and feel other people’s concerns.” When they do, they are more likely to reach out and respond in more caring, compassionate ways to others. Unlike genetics or appearance or most...
by Michele Borba | Nov 20, 2013 | Character and Moral Intelligence
7 ways to step back from being an “Over-Hovering Parent” No parent wants their child to suffer heartaches and disappointments. Our basic instinct is to try and protect our kids from frustrations and problems. But doing so deprives our children from...
by Michele Borba | Oct 31, 2013 | Character and Moral Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy and Kindness, Uncategorized
Trudy Ludwig’s new book, The Invisible Boy, addresses intentional and unintentional social exclusion and is a powerful resource for teachers, counselors and parents. Ask teachers to name students in each of our classes and we usually have no trouble rattling off...
by Michele Borba | Oct 22, 2013 | Character and Moral Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy and Kindness
Empathy Stretching: It’s all about helping our children experience switching places and seeing and feeling from another side Empathy is that glorious ability to understand and feel for another person’s concerns. It’s the powerful emotion that halts...
