by Michele Borba | Jan 31, 2014 | Character and Moral Intelligence, Discipline & Behavior, Parenting
Barbara watched her son, Aaron, and his neighbor friend, Brent, play basketball. Just then the phone rang. Aaron ran to answer it and was back within seconds telling Brent, “Hey, Jack just called. He wants me to come over and roller blade with him. You have to go home...
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 | Mar 12, 2013 | Discipline & Behavior, Friendship and Social Competence, Parenting
10 secrets that help kids share,take turns and join the human race “It’s mine.” “But I had it first!” “I want a turn!” Sound familiar? All parents want their kids to “play nice” by sharing, taking turns, and cooperating with their friends. After all, it means their...
by Michele Borba | Dec 10, 2012 | Communication, Listening, Discipline & Behavior
Advice to help you pick your battles, upgrade your strategies,boost a stronger relationship and keep your teen safer Let’s face it, parenting a teen is sometimes like walking through a minefield. They’re usually moody, stressed and sleep deprived. Then...
by Michele Borba | Nov 29, 2012 | Discipline & Behavior, Self-Reliance and Agency, Selfish and Spoiled, The Big Book of Parenting Solutions
Parenting advice to curb irresponsibility, excuses and “blame games” and boost trustworthiness, accountability and kid responsibility Any of these sound familiar? “I forgot.” “Take care of this for me.” “It wasn’t my fault.” “I did some of it, but I left...
