by Michele Borba | May 28, 2010 | Online Safety
Study uncovers solutions that may help kids be less likely to be victimized online Just mention two words: “Online Predator” to a parent and be prepared for a full-blown panic attack. Few things are more terrifying than envisioning our kids being recruited for sexual...
by Michele Borba | May 25, 2010 | Character and Moral Intelligence
Every parent’s first concern is the same: “Is my baby healthy?” This question is one that doctors usually can answer. Another big question is far more difficult: “Will my child become a good and decent human being?” Most doctors would have to admit that they...
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 | May 2, 2010 | Character and Moral Intelligence, Empathy and Kindness
EMPATHY: Identifying with and feeling other people’s concerns. Eleven-year-old Nathaniel Abraham from Pontiac, Michigan, told his friend that he was going to shoot somebody. He allegedly stole a gun and practiced his aim on stationary targets. Then he walked to a...
by Michele Borba | Apr 27, 2010 | Character and Moral Intelligence
Five steps to boost children’s character and moral intelligence The teacher read Alfred’s misbehavior report and shook her head. It was his third playground citation this week and like the others it was about his derogatory, disrespectful comments. “Alfred...
