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 | 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 | Oct 31, 2013 | Character and Moral Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy and Kindness, Uncategorized
Trudy Ludwig’s new book, The Invisible Boy, addresses intentional and unintentional social exclusion and is a powerful resource for teachers, counselors and parents. Ask teachers to name students in each of our classes and we usually have no trouble rattling off...
by Michele Borba | Mar 12, 2013 | Discipline & Behavior, Friendship and Social Competence, Parenting
10 secrets that help kids share,take turns and join the human race “It’s mine.” “But I had it first!” “I want a turn!” Sound familiar? All parents want their kids to “play nice” by sharing, taking turns, and cooperating with their friends. After all, it means their...
by Michele Borba | Jun 9, 2012 | Uncategorized
The proven benefits of teaching your baby sign language. Hint: It isn’t about boosting IQ, but enhancing Emotional IQ, bonding, communication, language, and reducing frustrations and how to communicate with your little one. Last year I was asked by WE TV...