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 | 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 | Nov 26, 2013 | Anger Management
Let’s face it, these last few days have been a stressful roller coaster ride as we watch the economy tumble and job market become scarcer. My email box has been flooded with notes from concerned moms and dads asking for tips on how to stop yelling at their...
by Michele Borba | Nov 21, 2013 | Uncategorized
Overlooked dangers of raising a generation of plugged-in couch potatoes. Parenting tips to help kids find healthier alternatives and discover “life beyond the remote” that I shared on the TODAY show REALITY CHECK: • Kids aged six months to six years spend...
by Michele Borba | Nov 20, 2013 | Character and Moral Intelligence
7 ways to step back from being an “Over-Hovering Parent” No parent wants their child to suffer heartaches and disappointments. Our basic instinct is to try and protect our kids from frustrations and problems. But doing so deprives our children from...