by Michele Borba | May 14, 2013 | Courage and Assertiveness, Peer Pressure
7 solutions to help kids develop self-confidence, buck peer pressure and speak up for themselves Let’s face it. It’s a hard time to be growing up, and the data confirms it. Bullying is fiercer. Peer pressure is tougher. Kids are more aggressive (and at younger...
by Michele Borba | Jun 11, 2012 | Anger Management, Anxiety, Pessimism, World Worries
Parenting advice to open up communication, rebuild a relationship with your teen or know what to do when your son or daughter starts to pull away and give you the cold shoulder Let’s face it: teens really are a different species –and for a variety of...
by Michele Borba | Jul 1, 2010 | Anger Management, Communication, Listening, The Big Book of Parenting Solutions
Last year your daughter was so sweet, suddenly she has an “attitude.” Two months ago your son was your best bud, now he treats you like you’re totally “uncool.” Welcome to the world of parenting a teenager. Throw out any of those child-rearing manuals...
