by Michele Borba | Mar 20, 2010 | Character and Moral Intelligence, Discipline & Behavior, The Big Book of Parenting Solutions
Learn the sneaky tactics kids use to get her way—and what to do about them. “Dad said I could.” “I promise I’ll do it tomorrow.” “My stomach hurts; I can’t go to school.” Do these manipulative tactics sound rather familiar? I’ll bet. As a mom, educational psychologist...
by Michele Borba | Feb 9, 2010 | Character and Moral Intelligence, Late Breaking News
Earth to parents: Are you aware of the energy drink called, “blow?” If not you should. I know. Kids will be kids. But there are certain risky behaviors kids, tweens, and teens do that parents better wise up, get educated about and step in. Allowing kids to...
by Michele Borba | Jan 10, 2010 | Character and Moral Intelligence
Moral IQ Tip: Children are likely to be more empathic if they understand why empathy is important and how it affects others. So point out the positive impact empathy can have on others in daily experiences. One strong characteristic of morally intelligent children is...
by Michele Borba | Dec 18, 2009 | Character and Moral Intelligence, The Big Book of Parenting Solutions
The first time I realized the power of involving kids in social justice projects was when one of my sons was just four. The two of us had gone to see the movie The Bear, and because it was rated as family oriented, I wasn’t prepared for the scene in which a bear is...
by Michele Borba | Dec 8, 2009 | Character and Moral Intelligence
REALITY CHECK: Parents who raise moral kids don’t do so by accident. They are purposeful and deliberate in their efforts. They are also aware that they are the single greatest influence over their child’s moral development. Don’t let these seven...
by Michele Borba | Oct 26, 2009 | Character and Moral Intelligence, Self-Confidence, The Big Book of Parenting Solutions
Here’s a deep, dark and true secret: Teachers usually admit that there are some students they will never forget. Well, I swear the same is true about some parents. I vividly remember a mother of one of my students because of the way she conveyed respect to her child....
