by Michele Borba | May 28, 2013 | Uncategorized
We have all heard the news about helicopter parents and boomerang children, and baffling statistics like the fact that one-third of American men aged 22 to 34 still live with their parents. But how can parents safeguard against these trends, when every moment of a...
by Michele Borba | Mar 13, 2013 | Uncategorized
Are you a praise-aholic parent? Beware, new research shows the wrong praise cab decrease kid self-esteem, motivation, effort, and achievement. How to use praise the “right way.” “Atta girl!” “Super, sweetie!” “Good...
by Michele Borba | Jan 7, 2013 | Anger Management, Parenting, The Big Book of Parenting Solutions
Parenting advice if your child has anger issues or bullies due to inability to handle impulses. Tips to help kids find healthier ways to control intense feelings, aggression and inappropriate outbursts Loses control Fights Shouts and screams Ticked off at the...
by Michele Borba | Dec 29, 2012 | Communication, Listening, Goal-setting and Inner Motivation, The Big Book of Parenting Solutions
Easy parenting strategies that can make big differences for your family There’s no doubt that we want our children to become healthy, happy, responsible and productive. And oh the things we do, the energy we exert, and the money we spend to try to make happen....
by Michele Borba | Dec 10, 2012 | Communication, Listening, Discipline & Behavior
Advice to help you pick your battles, upgrade your strategies,boost a stronger relationship and keep your teen safer Let’s face it, parenting a teen is sometimes like walking through a minefield. They’re usually moody, stressed and sleep deprived. Then...