by Michele Borba | Jul 12, 2010 | Character and Moral Intelligence, Discipline & Behavior, Empathy and Kindness
Let’s play “Back to the Future” and pretend it’s twenty-five years from now. Your kids are grown and they’re healthy and happy. They’ve now come back for a family reunion. Here’s the key question: What character traits do you...
by Michele Borba | May 6, 2010 | Discipline & Behavior
One thing has never changed: kids will be kids and that means that do sometimes misbehave. Though there are no quick-fix behavior cures or sure-proof ways to raise well-behaved kids, research shows certain strategies do increase our odds. In fact there are a few...
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 | Jan 2, 2010 | Discipline & Behavior, The Big Book of Parenting Solutions
Let’s face it, raising kids is never easy, and especially so these days. We lie awake agonizing over our parenting skills and questioning our choices. (Okay.. not you, but the parent next door, right?) But there are a few secrets that will make parenting less...
by Michele Borba | Sep 2, 2009 | Discipline & Behavior
REALITY CHECK: Did you know that the average kid whines or nags nine times–and then we give in? The lesson: Watch out – our kids know which buttons to push. Don’t let your kid get into this annoying habit! Here are four simple steps to curb your...