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Ending Chore Wars

Posted: August 21st, 2010 by Michele Borba

Parenting advice to help kids learn to do household chores, boost responsibility muscles, and lend a hand without bickering

Years ago I learned a parenting secret from my girlfriend that I’ll never forget. Cindy and I were busy chatting away when she glanced at the clock and suddenly announced to: “Chore time!” to her kids. [...]

Raising Ethical Kids

Posted: August 4th, 2010 by Michele Borba

Parenting advice to raise morally courageous kids who can stand up for their beliefs … because they know what they believe in
These past ten years might as well go down in history as the “Decade of Moral Erosion.” Wall Street “leaders,” politicians, celebrities, and even the clergy have been continual news stories–with a steady and [...]

Nurturing Children’s Empathy

Posted: August 1st, 2010 by Michele Borba

Children are hard-wired for empathy, but unless it is nurtured the trait may lie dormant. Here is parenting advice based on research that nurture our children’s empathy.
Several years ago, our youngest son brought a note home from his teacher asking for parent volunteers to chaperone a class field trip. His teacher, Cindy Hollinger, [...]