by Michele Borba | Jan 14, 2014 | Character and Moral Intelligence, Discipline & Behavior, Friendship and Social Competence, Self-Confidence, The Big Book of Parenting Solutions
Watching any kid be a poor loser is embarrassing, but when the kid is yours it’s darn right humiliating. Sure, the kid may be the best violinist in the orchestra, have the highest grade point average in the class, the best cheerleader on the squad, or be the greatest...
by Michele Borba | Jan 13, 2014 | Character and Moral Intelligence
“Until the great mass of the people shall be filled with the sense of responsibility for each other’s welfare, social justice can never be attained.” – HELEN KELLER The first time I realized the power of involving kids in social justice...
by Michele Borba | Jan 12, 2014 | Depression and Suicide
Parenting tips to help you understand what depression looks like age by age REALITY CHECK: Here is what’s not true about your child and depression: “She’s too young to be depressed.” “Don’t worry. It’s only a phase.” “Real depression is something only teens or adults...
by Michele Borba | Dec 14, 2013 | Online Safety, The Big Book of Parenting Solutions
REALITY CHECK: One survey found that half of three thousand U.S. children surveyed during the previous six months said they or someone they know had been victims or guilty of cyberbullying. Talk to your kids and monitor that computer! Our kids are called the “Net...
by Michele Borba | Dec 10, 2013 | Character and Moral Intelligence, Uncategorized
Moral Intelligence is what helps youth act right with or without our guidance, and the best news is that this critical intelligence can be nurtured, modeled, reinforced and taught. Here are my 10 reasons why we must build our students’ Moral IQ and recognize our...