by Michele Borba | Jan 13, 2021 | Anger Management, Anxiety, Pessimism, World Worries, Articles, Emotional Intelligence, Friendship and Social Competence, Optimism, Pessimism, Negativity, Parenting, Resilience, Thriving, Self-Confidence, The Big Book of Parenting Solutions, Thrivers
Kid Negativity Cures to Boost Optimism Children with poor self-beliefs often have bombarded themselves for so long with a steady stream of derogatory messages. Their potential for success is greatly limited, because they don’t believe in their capabilities. Self-talk...
by Michele Borba | Jan 4, 2021 | Resilience, Thriving, The Big Book of Parenting Solutions, Thrivers, UnSelfie, Upcoming Media and Speaking Appearances
If your child is hooked on rewards, beware. Rewards can reduce kids’ potential to thrive. “What do I get if I do it?” “How much will you give me?” “Why should I do it if you don’t pay me?” Heard any of these words lately from your darling...
by Michele Borba | Jan 3, 2021 | Anxiety, Pessimism, World Worries, Depression and Suicide, Parenting, Resilience, Thriving, Self-Control, Focusing, Stress, The Big Book of Parenting Solutions, Thrivers
Do you know the signs of stress in children and teens? Stress is mounting in our kids and it’s crucial that we recognize each child’s unique stress indicators to help them cope with an uncertain new world. REALITY CHECK: Reports say that stress is mounting...
by Michele Borba | Dec 20, 2020 | COVID19, Depression and Suicide, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy and Kindness, featured, Frontpage, Optimism, Pessimism, Negativity, Parenting, Resilience, Thriving, Self-Control, Focusing, The Big Book of Parenting Solutions
New study finds that young children can be depressed and why we must know the signs Producers from the TV show, THE DOCTORS, asked me to share the signs of depression in young children and what parents should do if they suspect their child is depressed. Here is my...
by Michele Borba | Dec 16, 2020 | Character and Moral Intelligence, Resilience, Thriving, Social Emotional Learning, The Big Book of Parenting Solutions, Thrivers, UnSelfie
How to help kid perfectionists feel good enough so they can cope with the ups and downs of life. Dear Dr. Borba, My ten-year-old is first in her class, and it makes her nuts. She stayed up until one in the morning last night memorizing state capitals. I worry that if...
by Michele Borba | Sep 23, 2019 | Articles, Frontpage, Parenting, The Big Book of Parenting Solutions
Do you know the signs of autism? Did you know that one in every 91 children in the United States has been diagnosed with autism? REALITY CHECK: A new study estimates that one in every 91 children in the U.S. ages 3 to 17 has an autism spectrum disorder. That report...
