Michele Borba, Ed.D. Michele Borba, Ed.D.
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Helping Kids Be Less Likely to Be Rejected

by Michele Borba | Jan 31, 2016 | Friendship and Social Competence

All children are turned down by friends–even the most popular kids! Researchers found in a study of second and third graders that 26 percent of the time, even the most well-liked children in the class were told they couldn’t join groups already playing.But oh...

Helping Kids Fit In to a New School and Make Friends

by Michele Borba | Aug 23, 2013 | Friendship and Social Competence, Parenting, The Big Book of Parenting Solutions

  Parenting tips to help kids  fit into a new classroom, school, neighborhood or social scene Adjusting to any new social scene can isn’t always easy. But having all new classmates, transitioning to a new school or most of all moving to a whole new community can...

Helping Kids Learn to Share

by Michele Borba | Mar 12, 2013 | Discipline & Behavior, Friendship and Social Competence, Parenting

10 secrets that help kids share,take turns and join the human race “It’s mine.” “But I had it first!” “I want a turn!” Sound familiar? All parents want their kids to “play nice” by sharing, taking turns, and cooperating with their friends. After all, it means their...

Teaching Kids to Apologize

by Michele Borba | Dec 8, 2012 | Character and Moral Intelligence, Friendship and Social Competence

Five steps to help kids learn the lost art of saying “I’m sorry.” The steps work for adults, too!  Have you noticed how apologizing has become almost a lost art these days? A great number of adults–not kids–seem to have forgotten how to...

9 Tips to Help Shyer Kids

by Michele Borba | Jan 30, 2011 | Courage and Assertiveness, Self-Confidence

Parenting advice to help shyer, sensitive, timid kids feel more comfortable and gain confidence in social situations “You go ahead without me.” “I’m afraid to raise my hand.” “I’d rather be by myself.” “Please don’t make me go!” Let’s face it:...
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