by Michele Borba | Jan 2, 2011 | Parenting, Stress, The Big Book of Parenting Solutions, TODAY Show Appearance
REALITY CHECK TIME: Bullying, depression, eating disorders, ADHD, stress, early puberty onset, plastic surgery and Botox are all on increase and in younger kids. Here is my pick of the top troubling child and teen trends, the research that shows why we better keep a...
by Michele Borba | Dec 6, 2010 | Anger Management, Parenting, Stress, The Big Book of Parenting Solutions
Have a child/teen with anger issues? Part I of a two part series on parenting advice to help kids find healthy ways to control intense feelings in a stressed-out world. Hint: Tips work for adults, too! Clenched teeth. Rapid breathing. Red face. Teaching kids a new...
by Michele Borba | Dec 2, 2010 | Character and Moral Intelligence, Empathy and Kindness, Parenting
Parenting advice to encourage kids to lend a hand, do service, and make the world a kinder place The TODAY Show asked me to share parenting advice that will encourage kids to catch that glorious “Volunteer Spirit.” I’ll share more tips this Friday, December 3 during...
by Michele Borba | Nov 18, 2010 | Depression and Suicide, Parenting, The Big Book of Parenting Solutions
Parenting tips based on proven research that help raise tobacco-free kids and save their lives REALITY CHECK: One in five high school students smoke. More than 3 million U.S. teens are cigarette smokers. The biggest increase in cigarette users are teen girls. Did you...
by Michele Borba | Nov 8, 2010 | Character and Moral Intelligence, Parenting, Selfish and Spoiled
Five steps to stopping the Big Brat Factor by curbing selfish and spoiled kid attitudes If you think self-centered and selfish kids are on the rise, you’re right. National surveys show most parents feel they’re raising selfish kids. The truth is kids don’t arrive in...
by Michele Borba | Nov 6, 2010 | Character and Moral Intelligence, Parenting, Selfish and Spoiled
Parenting advice that helps you see the dangers of raising a spoiled kid and a four-word review to assess whether your child just may be even a tad bit spoiled. “Spoiled! Not my kid!” Right??? Or would you admit that your child is just a tad bit spoiled? All the polls...
