by Michele Borba | Nov 30, 2016 | Articles, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy and Kindness, Parenting, Resilience, Thriving, Self-Confidence, Selfish and Spoiled, UnSelfie
Just pretend: The sports season just ended and you and the other parents are bursting with pride watching each child receive a participation trophy with their teammates. Of course, we hate to see our children disappointed, so when we notice every kid holding a golden...
by Michele Borba | Sep 12, 2016 | Character and Moral Intelligence, Communication, Listening, School Success and Learning, Self-Confidence, Social Emotional Learning, UnSelfie
Join the #UnSelfie Revolution to Raise Kids with Empathy, Moral Conviction and Courage To Make a Better World Empathy is the critical ability that puts us in other people’s shoes and helps us feel with them. Research finds that this immensely human trait can be...
by Michele Borba | Feb 6, 2016 | Articles, Character and Moral Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Parenting, Perseverance, Gives Up, Fears Failures, Resilience, Thriving, School Success and Learning, Self-Confidence
One of the inevitable facts of life is that everyone makes mistakes. Granted, some mistakes are more significant than others and harder to get over, but they are a part of life. How individuals deal with those mistakes is significant to their self-esteem. Children...
by Michele Borba | Jan 29, 2016 | Friendship and Social Competence, Parenting, Resilience, Thriving, Self-Confidence
REALITY CHECK: Beware: a new trend shows our Micromanaged, Over-structured, “Plugged-In” Generation can’t stand boredom. Maybe it’s because we might be doing too much scheduling, entertaining and solving? Just a thought! There is a concerning...
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 | Jan 20, 2014 | Character and Moral Intelligence, Self-Confidence, The Big Book of Parenting Solutions
Parenting tips to help nurture self-esteem and positive attitudes in our children and teens If you could give your children a quality that would enhance their chances for leading successful, meaningful and fulfilling lives, what would it be? Though answers may seem...