by Michele Borba | Apr 5, 2012 | Empathy and Kindness
Simple ways to cultivate our children’s empathy all year round In today’s world of instant updates and on-demand media, we are often bombarded with horrific images and stories from around the globe of people hurting and in need. While our instincts as parents...
by Michele Borba | Feb 9, 2012 | Character and Moral Intelligence, Empathy and Kindness
Simple ways to help kids learn the power of giving and and grow into caring individuals It’s no secret that kids learn best by doing. But they’re also keen observers as well as little copycats. I constantly hear from parents that they want their kids to grow up to be...
by Michele Borba | Jan 18, 2012 | Character and Moral Intelligence, Empathy and Kindness
Education has always been a passion of mine. Moral development and nurturing children’s compassion and empathy are the essence of my work. So when General Mills asked me if I’d like to be a spokesperson for its Betty Crocker Fruit Flavored Snacks “Win & Give”...
by Michele Borba | Dec 6, 2011 | Empathy and Kindness, Internet
There’s no doubt that video games are a part of the plugged-in generation’s lifestyle. Research shows that 99 percent of boys and 94 percent of girls ages 12 to 17 play computer, web, portable or console games.More than 90 percent of kids play video games 30 minutes a...
by Michele Borba | Oct 14, 2011 | Empathy and Kindness
Being fair and kind can be cultivated in our children. I’m in Cincinnati at the invitation of the Summit Day Country School to speak with teachers and parents about how to raise goodness in our children. This week I had spoke with Krista Ramsey, education...
by Michele Borba | Oct 10, 2011 | Character and Moral Intelligence, Empathy and Kindness, Self-Confidence
REALITY CHECK: “In data from 37,000 college students, narcissistic personality traits rose just as fast as obesity from the 1980s to the present. The rise is accelerating, with scores rising faster in the 2000s than in previous decades.” – Jean Twenge, Ph.D.,...
