by Michele Borba | Dec 3, 2013 | Character and Moral Intelligence, Parenting
“Taking responsibility means never blaming anyone else for anything you are being, doing, having or feeling.” ~ Susan Jeffers RESPONSIBILITY is one of the most desirable character traits. It means being accountable, dependable and trustworthy. Once...
by Michele Borba | Oct 13, 2013 | Parenting
Tips to say goodbye and help kids feel more secure in your absence Dear Dr. Borba, I’m starting back to work a couple days a week and I’m in a panic. My toddler clings and cries so hard when I leave just to go to the grocery store that breaks my heart. Is there anyway...
by Michele Borba | Aug 23, 2013 | Friendship and Social Competence, Parenting, The Big Book of Parenting Solutions
Parenting tips to help kids fit into a new classroom, school, neighborhood or social scene Adjusting to any new social scene can isn’t always easy. But having all new classmates, transitioning to a new school or most of all moving to a whole new community can...
by Michele Borba | Aug 21, 2013 | Parenting, School Success and Learning
American Academy of Sleep Medicine estimates that 1 in 3 kids are sleep-deprived–here is how to help your child get those needed z-z-z-z-s School success impacts our children for the rest of their life: it influences their self-esteem, college selections, job...
by Michele Borba | May 24, 2013 | Parenting, The Big Book of Parenting Solutions
Midterms. Finals. College applications. It’s no secret that today’s teenagers are overwhelmed with pressure to succeed, both academically and socially. Expectations are high, and teens are turning to stimulant medications, like Adderall and Ritalin, because they think...
by Michele Borba | May 16, 2013 | Character and Moral Intelligence, Parenting, Resilience, Thriving
ATTENTION ALL PARENTS, COUNSELORS & EDUCATORS: Full disclosure: Trudy Ludwig is one of my favorite children’s authors as well as a caring human being. All her books (including Confessions of a Former Bully, Sorry, and Trouble Talk) are plain glorious, but now...
