by Michele Borba | May 3, 2010 | Emotional Intelligence, Optimism, Pessimism, Negativity, School Success and Learning, Self-Confidence, The Big Book of Parenting Solutions
“Why should I bother? You know they won’t choose me.” “What’s the point? I’ll never make the team.” “Why are you making me go? You know I won’t have fun.” Let’s face it: Kids with pessimistic attitudes are among the most frustrating breeds. They give up easily,...
by Michele Borba | Sep 24, 2009 | Character and Moral Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, The Big Book of Parenting Solutions
REALITY CHECK: Did you know that a child today is ten times more likely to be seriously depressed compared to a child born in the first third of this century? Beware: Pessimistic thinking clouds our kids’ view of the world and affects their emotional and mental...
