by Michele Borba | Jun 11, 2010 | Character and Moral Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy and Kindness
Parenting advice based on research-based tips to help us raise the kind-hearted kid every parent (oh how I hope!) wants Most parents instinctively want their children to develop a strong moral character and to care about others. In fact, according to a recent survey I...
by Michele Borba | May 25, 2010 | Character and Moral Intelligence
Every parent’s first concern is the same: “Is my baby healthy?” This question is one that doctors usually can answer. Another big question is far more difficult: “Will my child become a good and decent human being?” Most doctors would have to admit that they...
by Michele Borba | May 2, 2010 | Character and Moral Intelligence, Empathy and Kindness
EMPATHY: Identifying with and feeling other people’s concerns. Eleven-year-old Nathaniel Abraham from Pontiac, Michigan, told his friend that he was going to shoot somebody. He allegedly stole a gun and practiced his aim on stationary targets. Then he walked to a...
by Michele Borba | Apr 27, 2010 | Character and Moral Intelligence
Five steps to boost children’s character and moral intelligence The teacher read Alfred’s misbehavior report and shook her head. It was his third playground citation this week and like the others it was about his derogatory, disrespectful comments. “Alfred...
by Michele Borba | Mar 31, 2010 | Character and Moral Intelligence
REALITY CHECK: We need to teach our kids the value of effort. Doing so helps children recognize that a large part of success is controllable; it’s all a matter of how much personal effort and work they choose to put into a task. We can make an immense difference on...
by Michele Borba | Mar 29, 2010 | Character and Moral Intelligence, The Big Book of Parenting Solutions
REALITY CHECK: Did you know that one in four kids shoplift? You see your child take a candy bar from the store and put it in her pocket. You notice your daughter is playing with a Barbie that you told her she couldn’t have at the store. You find a video game in your...
