by Michele Borba | Feb 5, 2010 | School Success and Learning, Stress, The Big Book of Parenting Solutions
It’s that time again for one of kids more dreaded four-letter words: T.E.S.T. These days it seems even for many kids even if they’ve studied hard and done their homework when test day comes they’re hit with a wave of panic. Butterflies hit their stomach and...
by Michele Borba | Oct 21, 2009 | School Success and Learning, The Big Book of Parenting Solutions
REALITY CHECK: In a national survey only 25 percent of teachers described their experience working with parents as “very satisfying.” Thirty-one percent cite parents and communicating with their as their biggest challenge. So approach that teacher as a partner in...
by Michele Borba | Aug 4, 2009 | School Success and Learning, The Big Book of Parenting Solutions
Michele Borba, Ed.D. REALITY CHECK Reports say that Attention Deficit Disorder (or ADD) affects up to nine[ii] percent of school-age children, but even then the medical field fears that only half of those have been properly diagnosed. Parents currently spend[i] over...
by Michele Borba | Jul 21, 2009 | School Success and Learning, The Big Book of Parenting Solutions
By Michele Borba Of course you want a great day care for your child. But how to you know which facility is the best one for your child? My strongest recommendation: Observe a few. And always observe when children are there. It will help you decide if it’s a place you...
