by Michele Borba | Nov 8, 2014 | Courage and Assertiveness, Peer Pressure, The Big Book of Parenting Solutions
Parenting advice to help kids buck negative temptations and stand up to peers REALITY CHECK: A survey of 991 kids ages nine to fourteen revealed 36 percent feel pressure from peers to smoke marijuana, 40 percent feel pressure to have sex, 36 percent feel pressure to...
by Michele Borba | Sep 10, 2014 | Bullying and Cyberbullying, The Big Book of Parenting Solutions
Mom and Dad, wake up: If you assume your child is using that fancy home computer or smartphone to stimulate his brain or connect with friends, think again. Sadly too many kids are using their keyboards to send vile, hateful and highly slanderous messages about their...
by Michele Borba | Sep 8, 2014 | Bullying and Cyberbullying, The Big Book of Parenting Solutions
Peer cruelty is a problem and appears to be starting earlier. Though survey results do vary, by some estimates, one in seven American schoolchildren is either a bully or a victim. And the cruel behavior increases with age. A recent study prepared for the American...
by Michele Borba | Jul 23, 2014 | The Big Book of Parenting Solutions
Have we become a nation of parents obsessed with doing everything for our kids to ensure they’ll turn out right? A number of experts are suggesting it’s time for parents to loosen their grip, relax hardcore parenting styles and let their kids be kids again. A hot...
by Michele Borba | Mar 26, 2014 | Anger Management, Character and Moral Intelligence, Courage and Assertiveness, Problem Solving, Conflict Resolution, School Success and Learning, Self-Reliance and Agency, The Big Book of Parenting Solutions
REALITY CHECK: Did you know that tweens and teens say one of their biggest daily challenges are conflicts with peers? Did you also know that a survey of hundreds of children found that a core skill both bullies and frequently targeted children lack is...
by Michele Borba | Jan 20, 2014 | Anger Management, Communication, Listening, Empowering Girls, The Big Book of Parenting Solutions
Toxic adults communication stoppers that are guaranteed to turn teens off – and your better response to keep them talking Let’s face it, talking with an adolescent can be like walking through a minefield. At any moment you could be asking what you thought...