by Michele Borba | Feb 16, 2016 | Character and Moral Intelligence, Communication, Listening, Courage and Assertiveness, Problem Solving, Conflict Resolution, Self-Reliance and Agency
Let’s face it. It’s a tougher time to be growing up, and the data confirms it. Bullying is fiercer. Peer pressure is tougher. Kids are also more aggressive at younger ages. Girls are meaner. Of course we can’t always be there to pick up the pieces or...
by Michele Borba | Sep 2, 2014 | Communication, Listening, School Success and Learning
Does trying to get your kids to open up about their day feel like an inquisition? Do you feel like you’re giving your kid the third degree to tell you anything about their life? If so, studies show that using different communication techniques can help kids open...
by Michele Borba | Jan 20, 2014 | Anger Management, Communication, Listening, Empowering Girls, The Big Book of Parenting Solutions
Toxic adults communication stoppers that are guaranteed to turn teens off – and your better response to keep them talking Let’s face it, talking with an adolescent can be like walking through a minefield. At any moment you could be asking what you thought...
by Michele Borba | Dec 3, 2013 | Communication, Listening, Parenting, The Big Book of Parenting Solutions
REALITY CHECK: Many experts say learning to listen is one of the most crucial habits our children need for handling life. Parenting for this change lays the foundation that fosters respectful communication as well as acquiring new knowledge. Improving your kid’s...
by Michele Borba | Dec 29, 2012 | Communication, Listening, Goal-setting and Inner Motivation, The Big Book of Parenting Solutions
Easy parenting strategies that can make big differences for your family There’s no doubt that we want our children to become healthy, happy, responsible and productive. And oh the things we do, the energy we exert, and the money we spend to try to make happen....
