by Michele Borba | Jul 22, 2014 | Emotional Intelligence, Empathy and Kindness
When my children were little, we played a game called the Silent Fuzzy Pass. Fuzzy was a bright orange, ragged old stuffed animal that I suppose was a bear though it’s debatable. Each night, Fuzzy “mysteriously appeared” on one of my son’s pillows because the...
by Michele Borba | Mar 26, 2014 | Anger Management, Character and Moral Intelligence, Courage and Assertiveness, Problem Solving, Conflict Resolution, School Success and Learning, Self-Reliance and Agency, The Big Book of Parenting Solutions
REALITY CHECK: Did you know that tweens and teens say one of their biggest daily challenges are conflicts with peers? Did you also know that a survey of hundreds of children found that a core skill both bullies and frequently targeted children lack is...
by Michele Borba | Feb 28, 2014 | Courage and Assertiveness
How would your child respond if a stranger knocked at your door? Are you sure? You’ll be surprised– advice I shared on Dateline. Imagine an adult coming to your door when you’re not at home. The adult clearly looks official. He has a badge or is...
by Michele Borba | Jan 31, 2014 | Character and Moral Intelligence, Discipline & Behavior, Parenting
Barbara watched her son, Aaron, and his neighbor friend, Brent, play basketball. Just then the phone rang. Aaron ran to answer it and was back within seconds telling Brent, “Hey, Jack just called. He wants me to come over and roller blade with him. You have to go home...
by Michele Borba | Jan 20, 2014 | Character and Moral Intelligence, Self-Confidence, The Big Book of Parenting Solutions
Parenting tips to help nurture self-esteem and positive attitudes in our children and teens If you could give your children a quality that would enhance their chances for leading successful, meaningful and fulfilling lives, what would it be? Though answers may seem...