Michele Borba, Ed.D. is an internationally-recognized consultant on increasing children’s self-esteem and achievement and is the author of 24 publications including Parents Do Make A Difference: How to Raise Kids with Solid Character, Strong Minds, and Caring Hearts. A former classroom teacher and parent of three sons, she has presented keynotes and workshops to over half a million participants worldwide and is a frequent guest on radio and television talk shows.
© 1999 by Michele Borba. Adapted from Parents Do Make A Difference: How to Raise Kids with Solid Character, Strong Minds, and Caring Hearts. Jossey-Bass Publishers, 350 Sansome Street, San Francisco, CA 94104. 1999. $18.00 paperback, 320 pages. ISBN 0-7879-4605-2 Please contact for permission to reprint.
yes no Does the child almost always:
___ ___ Act confidently and self-assured? (Chapter 1)
___ ___ Set high expectations for himself with an "I can" attitude? (Chapter 1)
___ ___ Easily describe her special strengths and qualities? (Chapter 2)
___ ___ Speak positively about herself; rarely negatively? (Chapter 2)
___ ___ Understand the most important ideas from what he hears? (Chapter 3)
___ ___ Verbalize his feelings appropriately to get his needs met? (Chapter 3)
___ ___ Stay cool and calm when confronted with problems? (Chapter 4)
___ ___ Make decisions that are wise, safe, and responsible? (Chapter 4)
___ ___ Cooperate and know how to get along with others? (Chapter 5)
___ ___ Feel that others like and value him? (Chapter 5)
___ ___ Want to "keep trying" on her own and is self-motivated? (Chapter 6)
___ ___ Set realistic time lines for completing what he wants to do? (Chapter 6)
___ ___ Keep trying and not quit when he faces difficulties? (Chapter 7)
___ ___ Need little encouragement to complete challenging tasks? (Chapter 7)
___ ___ Show sensitivity toward the needs and feelings of others? (Chapter 8)
___ ___ Say positive, caring comments that "build up" others? (Chapter 8)
If you answered "NO" to any of these questions, this book is what you need. Each chapter features dozens of practical, proven ways to enhance a critical skill of success and is designed to be used as a total program or to boost any of the indispensable skills your child needs to become his personal best.
