by Michele Borba | Jul 25, 2011 | Friendship and Social Competence, The Big Book of Parenting Solutions
Whether your family is moving into the home next door or across the nation that change can be difficult for one and all. Here are ways to make the transition smoother and more positive REALITY CHECK: Though moving is a common event that happens to one out of...
by Michele Borba | Jun 27, 2011 | Character and Moral Intelligence, Empathy and Kindness, Internet, Parenting, The Big Book of Parenting Solutions
Why diminishment of kid empathy should be our biggest concern about media and video games. Ratings, research, solutions, and how to gear up and parent the “Controller Generation” “Can’t I just play one more hour?” “But there’s nottttthhhhthinnnng...
by Michele Borba | Apr 18, 2011 | Character and Moral Intelligence, The Big Book of Parenting Solutions
Parenting strategies that help kids act right when we’re not around and nurture moral intelligence Every parent’s first concern is the same: “Is my baby healthy?” This question is one that doctors usually can answer. Another big question is far more...
by Michele Borba | Mar 2, 2011 | The Big Book of Parenting Solutions
Student cheating is an epidemic and the impact on their character is at stake. Parenting and educator solutions to a troubling and wide-spread national trend Latest Report Card on the Ethics of American Youth: FLUNK! Every two years the Josephson Institute conducts a...
by Michele Borba | Feb 24, 2011 | Empowering Girls, Stress, The Big Book of Parenting Solutions
Research shows a disturbing trend: girls are drinking and binging more to reduce stress. Parenting solutions to help young girls Think drinking is only a “boy” problem? Data from the Partnership for a Drug-Free America may make you think again. The survey results on...
by Michele Borba | Feb 21, 2011 | Stress, The Big Book of Parenting Solutions
Young girls severe stress levels; Mental health at record low Parenting alert: Studies show steep rise in girls getting high to cope, as well as eating disorders, depression, suicide, self-mutilation, and perfectionism. Girls as young as 11 say they are...