by Michele Borba | Jan 30, 2016 | Anxiety, Pessimism, World Worries, School Success and Learning, Stress, The Big Book of Parenting Solutions, TODAY Show Appearance
How to curb kid test jitters, get ready for those tests, improve scores, and know if it’s time to seek medical advice One of kids more dreaded four-letter words: T.E.S.T. These days it seems even for many kids even if they’ve studied hard and done their homework...
by Michele Borba | Jan 28, 2016 | Parenting, School Success and Learning, Self-Reliance and Agency, The Big Book of Parenting Solutions
Parenting tips to minimize our nagging and maximizing their learning …until they can finally do homework solo style! “You can’t make me!” “Why do I have to do homework?” “Can’t I pleeeeease just go to bed?”...
by Michele Borba | Sep 3, 2014 | Friendship and Social Competence
You’ve bought the school supplies, sharpened the pencils and packed the lunches, but have you prepared your children for dealing with back-to-school jitters? Many kids experience a surge in anxiety as they meet their new teachers, see their new classroom and settle in...
by Michele Borba | Sep 2, 2014 | Communication, Listening, School Success and Learning
Does trying to get your kids to open up about their day feel like an inquisition? Do you feel like you’re giving your kid the third degree to tell you anything about their life? If so, studies show that using different communication techniques can help kids open...
by Michele Borba | Apr 30, 2012 | Bullying and Cyberbullying, Character and Moral Intelligence, Empathy and Kindness, Problem Solving, Conflict Resolution
Research shows that when student bystanders intervene correctly, bullying can be cut more than half the time and within 10 seconds. – Pepler Bullying is cold-blooded, intentional cruelty,and will flourish if tolerated. Forty-nine states have now passed...