by Michele Borba | Apr 21, 2017 | Character and Moral Intelligence, Empathy and Kindness, Parenting, UnSelfie
If you’re like most parents, you probably shower your kids with praise. After all, isn’t our encouragement the secret sauce to boosting our kids’ success and happiness? What could be more affirming than telling your child, “Good job!” “I’m proud of you” or “You are...
by Michele Borba | Jan 2, 2017 | Goal-setting and Inner Motivation, School Success and Learning, The Big Book of Parenting Solutions
Parenting tips that teach kids to set resolutions and make them stick so they succeed! Do you know that goal-setting is one of the most highly correlated traits of peak performers and successful individuals? But goal-setting isn’t just for grown-ups. Studies show...
by Michele Borba | Dec 29, 2016 | Character and Moral Intelligence, Gratitude, Parenting
REALITY CHECK: Did you know that writing a “thank you” note is a simple, proven way to boost your child’s gratitude? That’s what researchers from the University of California at Davis and Southern Methodist University found. But that’s...
by Michele Borba | Nov 30, 2016 | Articles, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy and Kindness, Parenting, Resilience, Thriving, Self-Confidence, Selfish and Spoiled, UnSelfie
Just pretend: The sports season just ended and you and the other parents are bursting with pride watching each child receive a participation trophy with their teammates. Of course, we hate to see our children disappointed, so when we notice every kid holding a golden...
by Michele Borba | Nov 25, 2016 | Empathy and Kindness, Internet, Parenting, Selfish and Spoiled, The Big Book of Parenting Solutions
Reality Check: Is social networking connected with the rise of teen narcissism? I’ve written a number of articles about Teen Arrogance but now I want to dig deeper into troubling research reports that show a rise in teen narcissism and decrease in...