by Michele Borba | Dec 20, 2020 | Articles, Confidence and Assertivness, Empathy and Kindness, Resilience, Thriving
Science-backed ways to use praise to boost confidence “How do children construct views of themselves and their place in the world? Children’s social relationships turn out to be critical. For example, children develop higher self-esteem when their parents...
by Michele Borba | Dec 16, 2020 | Character and Moral Intelligence, Resilience, Thriving, Social Emotional Learning, The Big Book of Parenting Solutions, Thrivers, UnSelfie
How to help kid perfectionists feel good enough so they can cope with the ups and downs of life. Dear Dr. Borba, My ten-year-old is first in her class, and it makes her nuts. She stayed up until one in the morning last night memorizing state capitals. I worry that if...
by Michele Borba | Sep 23, 2018 | featured, Parenting, Resilience, Thriving, School Success and Learning, Self-Control, Focusing, Uncategorized
Let’s face it, middle school has always been known as a “tough time” for kids and for parents. That’s why I was so excited to read Judith Warner’s new book, And Then They Stopped Talking to Me: Making Sense of Middle School. You may...
by Michele Borba | Aug 24, 2018 | Parenting, School Success and Learning, The Big Book of Parenting Solutions
Though back to school should be exciting, parents often describe frantic mornings, hectic evenings, and plain bad memories. Homework wars…lost library books…last-minute assignments…missed buses…sleepy heads…forgotten lunches…missed breakfasts…late starts are just a...
by Michele Borba | Jan 30, 2018 | Bullying and Cyberbullying, Courage and Assertiveness, Empathy and Kindness, Empowering Girls, Parenting, Resilience, Thriving, Stress, UnSelfie
Want to raise a strong, confident girl? The secret is now in print by Katie Hurley. No More Mean Girls and is the must read for every parent and educator. It’s our best hope to turn #METOO into #NotMyDaughter! Thank you, Katie! Here’s to #GIRLPOWER!! How...
