by Michele Borba | Feb 8, 2016 | Articles, Character and Moral Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy and Kindness, featured, Left Home Column
Many of today’s students lack an understanding of respect because their experiences with this essential character trait have been minimal. They simply haven’t witnessed or heard respect in their lives. Nor may they be expected to be respectful. Think about it:...
by Michele Borba | Feb 6, 2016 | Character and Moral Intelligence
RESPECT: a way of treating or thing about something or someone. If you respect your teacher, you admire her and treat her well. If you respect your friend you regard her highly and treat her with consideration. There are many ways people show respect to others, and...
by Michele Borba | Mar 26, 2014 | Anger Management, Character and Moral Intelligence, Courage and Assertiveness, Problem Solving, Conflict Resolution, School Success and Learning, Self-Reliance and Agency, The Big Book of Parenting Solutions
REALITY CHECK: Did you know that tweens and teens say one of their biggest daily challenges are conflicts with peers? Did you also know that a survey of hundreds of children found that a core skill both bullies and frequently targeted children lack is...
by Michele Borba | Dec 5, 2013 | Communication, Listening, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy and Kindness
I’ve just come from keynoting a conference on how to stop school shootings and bullying. The audience was packed: educators, mental health professionals, law enforcement, parents as well as elected officials who represented 23 school districts in Southern...
by Michele Borba | Dec 3, 2013 | Character and Moral Intelligence, Parenting
“Taking responsibility means never blaming anyone else for anything you are being, doing, having or feeling.” ~ Susan Jeffers RESPONSIBILITY is one of the most desirable character traits. It means being accountable, dependable and trustworthy. Once...