by Michele Borba | Dec 18, 2009 | Character and Moral Intelligence, The Big Book of Parenting Solutions
The first time I realized the power of involving kids in social justice projects was when one of my sons was just four. The two of us had gone to see the movie The Bear, and because it was rated as family oriented, I wasn’t prepared for the scene in which a bear is...
by Michele Borba | Dec 8, 2009 | Empowering Girls, The Big Book of Parenting Solutions
Read the paper lately or heard any of the troubling stories about our girls? It appears many of the sugar and spice set are no longer nice. Here are just a sample appalling recent headlines to refresh your memory: • “Millburn High Senior Girls Create Slut List for...
by Michele Borba | Nov 25, 2009 | The Big Book of Parenting Solutions
Reader note: This blog is part three of a series on my Big Book of Parenting Solutions, written by Sue Scheff, Examiner reporter, parent advocate and author of Google Bomb and Wits End: Advice and Resources for Saving Your Out-of-Control Teen. I’ll continue to...
by Michele Borba | Nov 14, 2009 | Empowering Girls, The Big Book of Parenting Solutions
Michele Borba Note to readers: This is the fourth in a series of blogs about relational aggression-or the new mean girl scene-and what educators and parents can do to curb this trend. In past blogs I’ve discussed the forms of relational aggression, how boys...
by Michele Borba | Nov 9, 2009 | The Big Book of Parenting Solutions
No parent wants their child to suffer heartaches and disappointments. Our basic instinct is to try and protect our kids from frustrations and problems. But doing so deprives our children from developing the confidence they’ll need to deal with the multitude of issues...
by Michele Borba | Nov 7, 2009 | The Big Book of Parenting Solutions
Note to Reader: Carine Nadel, fabulous writer from the Orange County Register, recently interviewed me about The Big Book of Parenting Solutions. I must admit I love speaking with Carine. Not only is she a great writer, but a warm, witty and fun lady. Here is part of...
