by Michele Borba | May 24, 2012 | Empowering Girls, TODAY Show Appearance
How to counter “Too Much, Too Soon, Too Sleazy” ads aimed at our daughters and raise healthier girls from the inside out Thongs undies for toddlers. Push-up bras for eight-year olds. Sneakers to “tone” legs for preschoolers. Marketers keep pushing that...
by Michele Borba | Feb 9, 2012 | Character and Moral Intelligence, Empathy and Kindness
Simple ways to help kids learn the power of giving and and grow into caring individuals It’s no secret that kids learn best by doing. But they’re also keen observers as well as little copycats. I constantly hear from parents that they want their kids to grow up to be...
by Michele Borba | Jan 26, 2012 | Anxiety, Pessimism, World Worries, Parenting, Stress, TODAY Show Appearance
6 proven parenting stress busters I shared on TODAY for the sake of our health and our kids’ well-being Let’s face it, “Mommying” has always been stressful, so it should be no surprise that 70 percent of U.S. moms admit mothering is “incredibly stressful.” (A...
by Michele Borba | Dec 20, 2011 | School Success and Learning, Self-Confidence
Why ADHD boosts vulnerability to bullying; solutions for parents and educators of special needs children. I had pleasure of speaking with Peggy Dolan from the Edge Foundation who does wonderful work on coaching students with ADHD. Here is our interview and the two...
by Michele Borba | Nov 28, 2011 | Materialism
Parenting tips to teach kids financial literacy and to be smart spenders and consumers during the holidays Well folks, it appears that the “official” holiday shopping mania has begun. Those penny saver adds are life-size. TV commercials promising...