Michele Borba, Ed.D. Michele Borba, Ed.D.
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5 Ways a Mom’s Self Confidence Affects Her Daughter’s Self Confidence

by Michele Borba | Jan 12, 2015 | Empowering Girls

If you could give your daughter one quality that would most enhance her chance for leading a successful life–what would it be? Many experts say the greatest gift is positive self-belief. It turns out that a mom’s level of self-confidence and how she expresses...

10 Signs Your Daughter May Be a “Mean Girl” Victim

by Michele Borba | Jan 6, 2015 | Empowering Girls, The Big Book of Parenting Solutions

“Relational aggression refers to harm within relationships that is caused by covert bullying or manipulative behavior. Examples include isolating a youth from his or her group of friends (social exclusion), threatening to stop talking to a friend (the ‘‘silent...

7 Deadly Questions to NEVER Ask Teens and Why

by Michele Borba | Jan 20, 2014 | Anger Management, Communication, Listening, Empowering Girls, The Big Book of Parenting Solutions

Toxic adults communication stoppers that are guaranteed to turn teens off – and your better response to keep them talking Let’s face it, talking with an adolescent can be like walking through a minefield. At any moment you could be asking what you thought...

Dangerous Websites for Teen Girls That Teach Self-Harm

by Michele Borba | Jan 16, 2014 | Depression and Suicide, Empathy and Kindness, Empowering Girls, Internet

Websites tailored to young girls that encourage negative self-image, eating disorders and cold-blooded cruelty Note to Readers: This article was originally published in 2011 on my site when these troubling trends first started. Unfortunately, these dangerous websites...

The Dangers of Over-Sexualized Images On Young Girls

by Michele Borba | May 24, 2012 | Empowering Girls, TODAY Show Appearance

How to counter “Too Much, Too Soon, Too Sleazy” ads aimed at our daughters and raise healthier girls from the inside out Thongs undies for toddlers. Push-up bras for eight-year olds. Sneakers to “tone” legs for preschoolers.  Marketers keep pushing that...

New Girl Scout Research Exposes the Impact of Reality TV on Girls

by Michele Borba | Oct 13, 2011 | Empowering Girls

REALITY CHECK: New research shows tween and teen girls who regularly view reality TV accept and expect a higher level of drama, aggression, and bullying in their own lives, and measure their worth primarily by their physical appearance. The Good, Bad, and Ugly About...
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