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The Challenges and Joys of Raising Twins

Posted: January 7th, 2012 by Michele Borba

Twin U.S. birth rate skyrockets: Parenting tips for raising multiples A report out this week shows that many parents are seeing double (literally) these days. The twin birth rate in the U.S. has more than doubled over the last three decades. For a bit of perspective: In 2009 one in every 30 babies born was [...]

Curbing Toddler Frustrations and Tantrums

Posted: January 2nd, 2011 by Michele Borba

Parenting advice that helps reduce little ones’ frustrations and temper those tantrums (work for grown-ups, too!) that I shared on Dr. Phil Did you know that research shows that the most active (and aggressive) time EVER in our lives is between the ages of two and four? Now you know why you’re tired! Toddlers are [...]

Michele Borba Blog: How and Why of Teaching Toddlers Sign Language (Boosts Emotional IQ, bonding, communication, language, reduces frustrations…)

Posted: February 17th, 2010 by Michele Borba

The Value of Teaching Your Baby Sign Language (Hint: It isn’t about boosting IQ!) Note to reader: Last year I was asked by WE TV Channel to help with a “make-over” for two-year old sextuplets on their show RAISING SEXTUPLETS. The six little ones were all active and nonverbal. And because they couldn’t verbalize their [...]