Michele Borba, Ed.D. Michele Borba, Ed.D. | Child Psychologist
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45 Tips to Teach Kids to Stop Peer Cruelty

45 Tips to Teach Kids to Stop Peer Cruelty

by Michele Borba | Jan 1, 2021 | Bullying and Cyberbullying, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy and Kindness, Integrity, Problem Solving, Conflict Resolution, Thrivers, UnSelfie

Teaching Kids to Stop Peer Cruelty & Choose Kindness “Do you have any tips I can teach kids to stop peer cruelty?” a teacher asked. I smiled and I nodded. I’ve been developing ways we can teach kids to stop peer cruelty and sharing them with kids...
7 Ways to Teach Perspective Taking and Stretch Students’ Empathy Muscles

7 Ways to Teach Perspective Taking and Stretch Students’ Empathy Muscles

by Michele Borba | Dec 30, 2020 | Emotional Intelligence, Empathy and Kindness, School Success and Learning, Thrivers, UnSelfie

How to teach kids perspective taking skills and step into others’ shoes! I was visiting a Kansas school when I happened upon two boys engaged in serious conversation with their principal. The eleven-year-olds were in trouble (again) for another...
9 Habits of Empathetic Children

9 Habits of Empathetic Children

by Michele Borba | Dec 27, 2020 | Character and Moral Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy and Kindness, Integrity, Social Emotional Learning, Thrivers, UnSelfie

Did you know that empathetic children share nine habits that they developed? Here are the 9 habits of empathetic children. I hope you join me to create an #UnSelfie Revolution so we raise kids with empathy, moral conviction and courage. Most writers admit that there...
10 Ways to Teach Children Emotional Literacy

10 Ways to Teach Children Emotional Literacy

by Michele Borba | Dec 18, 2020 | Emotional Intelligence, Empathy and Kindness, Resilience, Thriving, Thrivers, UnSelfie

Ways to Help Children Learn Emotional Literacy Your two-year-old looks at the tears in your eyes and gently pats your face. Your school-age child sees that his friend is sad and gently puts his arm on his shoulder and tells him, “It’s okay. It’ll get better.” Your...
Helping Kid Perfectionists Feel “Good Enough”

Helping Kid Perfectionists Feel “Good Enough”

by Michele Borba | Dec 16, 2020 | Character and Moral Intelligence, Resilience, Thriving, Social Emotional Learning, The Big Book of Parenting Solutions, Thrivers, UnSelfie

How to help kid perfectionists feel good enough so they can cope with the ups and downs of life. Dear Dr. Borba, My ten-year-old is first in her class, and it makes her nuts. She stayed up until one in the morning last night memorizing state capitals. I worry that if...
100 Ways Kids Can Practice Kindness

100 Ways Kids Can Practice Kindness

by Michele Borba | Dec 12, 2020 | Character and Moral Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy and Kindness, Parenting, UnSelfie

100 Fun, Simple Ways Kids Can Practice Kindness Every Day Kindness is contagious, needs just a small spark to ignite, and spreads quickly. Practicing simple, regular kind acts nurtures empathy, alters behavior, changes a culture, and transforms lives. Kindness is that...
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