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 | May 24, 2013 | Parenting, The Big Book of Parenting Solutions
Midterms. Finals. College applications. It’s no secret that today’s teenagers are overwhelmed with pressure to succeed, both academically and socially. Expectations are high, and teens are turning to stimulant medications, like Adderall and Ritalin, because they think...
by Michele Borba | Feb 5, 2010 | School Success and Learning, Stress, The Big Book of Parenting Solutions
It’s that time again for 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 when test day comes they’re hit with a wave of panic. Butterflies hit their stomach and...