by Michele Borba | Dec 1, 2016 | Articles, Character and Moral Intelligence
REALITY CHECK: Sixty percent of adults believe that young people’s failure to learn moral values is a serious national problem. Over the past two decades, there’s been a decline in children’s moral character, and 72 percent of Americans say moral values are “getting...
by Michele Borba | Feb 9, 2016 | Articles, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy and Kindness
The photograph is of a simple wreath of handprints. The idea came from a teacher who wanted to help her students develop strong hearts as well as minds. And so she set up an art center with construction paper, scissors, glue and marking pens. The directions were easy:...
by Michele Borba | Nov 30, 2013 | Character and Moral Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy and Kindness
Empathy is the moral virtue that helps children “identify with and feel other people’s concerns.” When they do, they are more likely to reach out and respond in more caring, compassionate ways to others. Unlike genetics or appearance or most...
by Michele Borba | Sep 13, 2012 | Character and Moral Intelligence, Empathy and Kindness
Children are hard-wired for empathy, but unless it is nurtured the trait may lie dormant. Parenting advice based on research that nurture our children’s capacity to feel for others One Experience Can Mobilize Heart Several years ago, our youngest son brought a...
by Michele Borba | Apr 22, 2012 | Character and Moral Intelligence
How a high school student is making a difference about bullying Last month I worked in Germany on United States Army and Air Force Garrisons. My role was to inservice staff, parents, child advocates, and educators in bullying prevention strategies. I also had the...