by Michele Borba | Apr 7, 2008 | Uncategorized
WHEN THINGS ARE MORE THAN “JUST A PHASE…” When to Worry and Seek Help For Your Child Of course we love our kids and worry about them. But when should we worry—really worry–enough to seek professional help? It’s a question that haunts parents. Here are my four...
by Michele Borba | Mar 5, 2008 | Uncategorized
Let’s be perfectly honest: nearly all kids–from tots to teens–stretch the truth and for all sorts of reasons: • avoid punishment • make themselves look or feel better • get out of a task, keep their friend out of trouble The latest research shows that 98%...
by Michele Borba | Oct 16, 2007 | Uncategorized
REALITY CHECK Can you name one of the fastest growing businesses in this country tailored to children (P.S. $4.3 billion yearly)?? There’s no doubt about it–tutoring has turned into a billion dollar business. Tutor prices can vary from $10 to $250 an hour. It’s...
by Michele Borba | Oct 14, 2007 | Uncategorized
Underage drinking has been a rite of passage and test of rebellion for generations, but these days kids are doing more than just sneaking a quick sip or slamming a beer. These days teens — and even pre-teens (those tweens)– are playing drinking games and...
by Michele Borba | Oct 8, 2007 | Uncategorized
This us the fourth in a series of Risky Teen Behaviors from a segment I did for the NBC Today Show. This next risky teen behavior is right in your medicine cabinet. Taking cough and cold medications continues to be a hot craze for kids. The trend IS increasing and...
by Michele Borba | Sep 7, 2007 | Uncategorized
Reality Check: Did you know that the US Census Bureau says 36% of all births are to single mothers? Whenever I hear someone say, “How does she do it?” a single mom comes to mind. Parenting is challenging enough with a partner, but raising a child alone has to be darn...
