by Michele Borba | Jan 19, 2021 | Articles, Character and Moral Intelligence, Empathy and Kindness, Gratitude, Integrity, Parenting, Self-Confidence, Self-Reliance and Agency, Thrivers, Tolerance, UnSelfie
Raising Kids Who Want to Make a Difference in their World The key to raising a Changemaker is making sure that the project is meaningful for the child and driven by heart, and not chosen to look good on a future resume or college application. The first time I...
by Michele Borba | Jan 18, 2021 | Articles, Bullying and Cyberbullying, Character and Moral Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy and Kindness, featured, Frontpage, Tolerance, UnSelfie
10 Ways to Raise A Non-Racist, Tolerant Child I was in the Portland, Oregon, airport last year and witnessed one of the most powerful lessons about teaching tolerance. About two dozen preschool children and their teachers were on an airport field trip. All were...
by Michele Borba | Jan 19, 2015 | Character and Moral Intelligence, Tolerance
REALITY CHECK: Did you know that today’s American youth are displaying intolerant actions at alarming rates-and at younger ages? The FBI reports that most hate crimes are committed by youth younger than nineteen. The Associated Press announced that 2009 saw most...
by Michele Borba | Jun 14, 2010 | Tolerance
It was an “interesting” week when it came to parenting stories. Findings from a Ohio State University study revealed how club membership may help reduce risky youth behavior. A new book out offers clues as to the crisis in youth empathy. A disturbing teen...
by Michele Borba | Jun 14, 2010 | Character and Moral Intelligence, Tolerance
Most Disturbing Teen Activity: “Beat the Jew” Game La Quinta High School students have been in the news lately and now face disciplinary and possibly legal action. The problem: High school students participating in a game called “Beat the Jew.”...
