by Michele Borba | Jul 16, 2010 | Self-Reliance and Agency, The Big Book of Parenting Solutions
Why we must lower our flaps and parent for self-reliance Of course we love our kids. Of course we don’t want our kids to fail. And of course we always want them to be successful. But always doing, picking up, jumping in, solving, rescuing, or mending fences for our...
by Michele Borba | Jul 1, 2010 | Anger Management, Communication, Listening, The Big Book of Parenting Solutions
Last year your daughter was so sweet, suddenly she has an “attitude.” Two months ago your son was your best bud, now he treats you like you’re totally “uncool.” Welcome to the world of parenting a teenager. Throw out any of those child-rearing manuals...
by Michele Borba | Jun 13, 2010 | The Big Book of Parenting Solutions
REALITY CHECK: What the research really says about those “stuck in the middle kids” and using the results to raise them. Have more than two kids? Then chances are you’ve heard one of these comments lately…. “It’s like I’m stuck in the middle.”...
by Michele Borba | May 24, 2010 | Depression and Suicide, Late Breaking News, The Big Book of Parenting Solutions
Bullying. It’s rampant, cruel, and too much of the teen scene. But if you had even an ounce of doubt as to the extent of how vicious kids can be, this story should do it. A fourteen-year old boy was lured to a basement in a Concord, New Jersey home by teens. The...
by Michele Borba | May 3, 2010 | Emotional Intelligence, Optimism, Pessimism, Negativity, School Success and Learning, Self-Confidence, The Big Book of Parenting Solutions
“Why should I bother? You know they won’t choose me.” “What’s the point? I’ll never make the team.” “Why are you making me go? You know I won’t have fun.” Let’s face it: Kids with pessimistic attitudes are among the most frustrating breeds. They give up easily,...
by Michele Borba | Mar 29, 2010 | Character and Moral Intelligence, The Big Book of Parenting Solutions
REALITY CHECK: Did you know that one in four kids shoplift? You see your child take a candy bar from the store and put it in her pocket. You notice your daughter is playing with a Barbie that you told her she couldn’t have at the store. You find a video game in your...
