by Michele Borba | May 29, 2016 | Character and Moral Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy and Kindness, The Big Book of Parenting Solutions, UnSelfie
Of course we want our kids to be compassionate and sensitive to other people’s feelings. The problem is that many kids’ “empathy potential” is greatly handicapped because they don’t have the ability to identify and express emotions. They have...
by Michele Borba | Aug 10, 2011 | Discipline & Behavior, Parenting, Whining & Back Talk
REALITY CHECK: 64% of adults now favor “kid free zones” in restaurants, theaters, and planes. Time for an honest check – how are your kids behaving in public? You’ve spruced up the kiddos for a family night out at a restaurant. You intentionally...
by Michele Borba | Jan 29, 2011 | Character and Moral Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy and Kindness, Selfish and Spoiled
Parenting advice to curb insensitivity, boost emotional intelligence and increase empathy in our children “Why should I care how he feels? He’s not my friend.” “So what if I made him cry. He’s a wimp.” “How was I supposed to know he would take it so bad? I was just...
