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MUST Watch: Natl Spelling Bee: 6 Ways to Spell F-A-M-I-L-Y F-U-N

Posted: June 3rd, 2010 by Michele Borba


Do you want to watch some of the best young minds of today face courage under enormous pressure? Then forget the Laker Games, Soccer’s Word Cup, Dancing with the Stars or even (I know, I know…) American Idol. It’s the National Spelling Bee and it airs tonight. Set that TiVO or put those chairs for your [...]



Michele Borba Blog: & Parenting Solutions to Help Kids Rebound from Mistakes

Posted: March 1st, 2010 by Michele Borba


Many historians feel that one of Winston Churchill’s greatest speeches was given at a graduation ceremony at Oxford University. He had worked on the speech for hours. When the moment finally came, Churchill stood up to the cheering crowd, and in a strong, clear voice shouted just three words, “Never give up!” He paused a [...]



Michele Borba Blog: How to Talk to Your Kids About Layoffs and Tough Financial Times – and Why You Must

Posted: February 22nd, 2010 by Michele Borba


I’m sure you’ve read those dismal reports about job insecurities: the U.S. unemployment rate is now at the highest level since 1993. We are stressed and worried and rightly so, but so too are our kids.
I’ve received a number of email queries lately from parents asking for guidance. And did a segment on the TODAY [...]