by Michele Borba | May 26, 2010 | Uncategorized
Again, folks. Again! Police in Port St. Lucie are investigating the apparent suicide of a fifth grader. Celina Okwuone hanged herself in her closest Thursday night and was found by her parents with a belt wrapped around her neck. Celina Okwuone, 11 years old What...
by Michele Borba | May 22, 2010 | Uncategorized
Note to Readers: I’m posting a blog by Marjie Knudsen below. I rarely do guest blogs but loved this one. Marjie is a writer who focuses on issues to enhance the relationship between children and the people in their lives. She’s also a huge advocate of...
by Michele Borba | May 16, 2010 | Uncategorized
Let me start with full disclosure: I adore Ellen Galinsky’s work. I’ve read all her books, follow her on twitter, love her website, Mindinthemaking.org, and have been an avid fan of the Families and Work Institute (of which she is President and Co-founder)...
by Michele Borba | Apr 18, 2010 | Uncategorized
This week CNN-HLN emailed me the following story for my comments. “Mom: Bullying Led To Daughter’s Hospitalization Foxborough Woman Says Girl’s Been Bullied For Months” I read the headlines and had that knee-jerk response that I’m getting...
by Michele Borba | Mar 23, 2010 | Uncategorized
Regardless of what state or country I’m in, the question I’m asked most frequently by parents at my workshops is, “What’s the most important thing I can do to help my child succeed?” For five years I surveyed over 10,000 teachers from coast to coast and their number...
by Michele Borba | Mar 21, 2010 | Uncategorized
After almost a decade of a decline in teen drug abuse, a new survey out this month shows a marked and troubling upswing in youth substance abuse. While there are some encouraging stats, the overall findings should make every parent keep an even closer eye on their...
