by Michele Borba | Oct 12, 2009 | Character and Moral Intelligence, The Big Book of Parenting Solutions, Upcoming Media and Speaking Appearances
Hello New Jersey Parents! This Tuesday October 13 @ 7 pm – 9 pm I’m speaking at the Montessori Children’s Academy in Chatham, New Jersey. Parents from all over the area will be there. Hope you can join me. Details are below. REALITY CHECK: Ever...
by Michele Borba | Sep 24, 2009 | Character and Moral Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, The Big Book of Parenting Solutions
REALITY CHECK: Did you know that a child today is ten times more likely to be seriously depressed compared to a child born in the first third of this century? Beware: Pessimistic thinking clouds our kids’ view of the world and affects their emotional and mental...
by Michele Borba | Sep 8, 2009 | Character and Moral Intelligence
Here are the tips I’ll share on the TODAY show on Wed September 9 at 9:43 am Michele Borba Sending your kid to the movies these days is a lot more than just buying the ticket and a bag of popcorn. It’s also about knowing those movie ratings and even then...
by Michele Borba | Aug 23, 2009 | Character and Moral Intelligence, Self-Confidence, The Big Book of Parenting Solutions
Michele Borba REALITY CHECK: Columbia University studies led by Carol Dweck found that praising effort helps create a positive mindset (or a “I can do it” belief) that also increases persistence and achievement while emphasizing inherent intelligence...
by Michele Borba | Aug 11, 2009 | Character and Moral Intelligence
Michele Borba REALITY CHECK: “I should have won.” “They ought to fire the coach.” “I could have gotten the right answer. The teacher doesn’t like me.” “If I were on a better team I’d win.” Sound familiar? They’re all symptoms of a deadly youth ailment called “Poor...
by Michele Borba | Aug 8, 2009 | Character and Moral Intelligence
Michele Borba REALITY CHECK: Research shows that our children are born with the marvelous gift to care and be concerned about others. But unless we nurture those glorious virtues they will lie dormant. A new study shows we may not be doing such a great job. San Diego...
