by Michele Borba | Dec 15, 2015 | Parenting
Note to Readers: One of my favorite parenting writers is Katie Hurley. Her latest book, “The Happy Kid Handbook: How to Raise Joyful Children in a Stressful World”, is one that all parents should have on their nightstand. It’s a wonderful parenting reference to...
by Michele Borba | Mar 14, 2015 | Character and Moral Intelligence, Parenting
Though most teachers admit that there are some students they never forget, the same is true about parents. I vividly remember a mother of one of my students all because of the way she conveyed respect to her child. She did so beautifully in how she listened. I watched...
by Michele Borba | Mar 2, 2015 | Bullying and Cyberbullying, Parenting
This week’s article is a guest post from Rosalind Wiseman on the negative impact and harm that gossip can have in reducing a safe and caring school climate and creating a dehumanizing “us” vs. “them” dynamic. She also includes solutions...
by Michele Borba | Jan 12, 2015 | Discipline & Behavior, Parenting
You may be surprised to discover what you’re doing wrong to turn that behavior around Note to my readers: Over the past years I’ve been on a mission to find the best solutions in child development — tips that really do enhance our children’s...
by Michele Borba | Jan 3, 2015 | Depression and Suicide, Parenting, Self-Confidence
Warnings that a child may be the target of a bully and crucial steps to take if it’s true Peer abuse–just the thought can send shivers down our spines. But the fact is hundreds of children skip school every day because they fear being attacked or...
by Michele Borba | Sep 12, 2014 | Communication, Listening, Parenting
Parenting advice I shared on the NBC DATELINE special “The Perils of Parenting” and wow was it ever an eyeopener! “She’s always on her blackberry. It’s soooo annoying!” “I hate it when he’s talking on his cell. It makes me feel sad.” “I put an...
