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	<title>Dr. Michele Borba's Reality Check &#187; Character and Moral Intelligence</title>
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		<title>Caring Starts At Home</title>
		<link>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2012/02/09/it-starts-at-home/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:44:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Borba</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Appreciation and Gratitude]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 caring and giving individuals. But [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Does &#8216;Teaching to the Test&#8217; Actually Encourage Cheating?</title>
		<link>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2012/02/06/does-teaching-to-the-test-actually-encourage-cheating/</link>
		<comments>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2012/02/06/does-teaching-to-the-test-actually-encourage-cheating/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:01:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Borba</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Character and Moral Intelligence]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[  By  Character Education Partnership &#8220;Teachers matter,&#8221; said President Obama last week in his State of the Union address. &#8220;Instead of bashing them, or defending the status quo let&#8217;s offer schools a deal. Give them the resources to keep good teachers on the job, and reward the best ones. In return, grant schools flexibility: To teach with [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How Kids in Rwanda Taught Me the Power of Giving</title>
		<link>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2012/01/18/how-kids-in-rwanda-taught-me-the-power-of-giving/</link>
		<comments>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2012/01/18/how-kids-in-rwanda-taught-me-the-power-of-giving/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:53:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Borba</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Education has always been a passion of mine. Moral development and nurturing children’s compassion and empathy are the essence of my work. So when General Mills asked me if I’d like to be a spokesperson for its Betty Crocker Fruit Flavored Snacks “Win &#38; Give” campaign, I jumped at the opportunity. This campaign gives kids [...]]]></description>
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		<title>7 Ways to Nurture Tolerance in Kids</title>
		<link>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2012/01/16/7-secrets-to-nurturing-tolerance-in-kids-parenting-solutions-to-yesterday%e2%80%99s-tragic-holocaust-museum-shooting/</link>
		<comments>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2012/01/16/7-secrets-to-nurturing-tolerance-in-kids-parenting-solutions-to-yesterday%e2%80%99s-tragic-holocaust-museum-shooting/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 09:50:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Borba</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Bullying Prevention]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[One thing is certain, kids aren’t born hateful. Prejudices are learned. Hatred and intolerance can be learned, but so too can sensitivity, understanding, empathy, and tolerance. If today’s children are to have any chance of living harmoniously in this multiethnic world, it is critical that parents nurture it. REALITY CHECK: Did you know that today’s [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Stop School Bullying and Turn A Troubling Trend Around</title>
		<link>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2012/01/06/michele-borba-23-students-bullied-monthlymy-advise-to-fox-news-7-rs-to-reduce-bullying/</link>
		<comments>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2012/01/06/michele-borba-23-students-bullied-monthlymy-advise-to-fox-news-7-rs-to-reduce-bullying/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 08:00:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Borba</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/?p=932</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[8 crucial steps educators and parents can take to reduce peer cruelty and create caring, respectful learning environments  &#160; Studies show that bullying is intensifying in our schools. We are also seeing an epidemic of so-called bullying prevention programs. Beware: three fourths of those programs which have been evaluated are ineffective in curbing bullying (Farrington). [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Creative Ways for Kids to Write Thank Yous: Gratitude Power!</title>
		<link>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2012/01/01/creative-ways-for-kids-to-write-thank-yous-gratitude-power/</link>
		<comments>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2012/01/01/creative-ways-for-kids-to-write-thank-yous-gratitude-power/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Jan 2012 16:42:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Borba</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/?p=2685</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[“I know my teacher gave me a present, but she’s getting paid for it.” “Why should I write Grandma a thank you note?  I told her ‘thanks’ already.”  &#8220;But it takes too much time! Can&#8217;t I just text a thank you?&#8221; If those comments sound familiar, know you&#8217;re not alone. While kids love receiving those [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Curing the Gimmes: 12 Ways to Tone Down $$$$ and Tune Up Family Memories for the Holidays</title>
		<link>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2011/12/22/put-away-your-wallet-and-upt-for-a-less-is-more-christmas/</link>
		<comments>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2011/12/22/put-away-your-wallet-and-upt-for-a-less-is-more-christmas/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2011 18:00:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Borba</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tired about all those ads reminding your kids what they &#8220;must have&#8221; and your kids are now repeating those jingles? Concerned your kiddos are preparing a wish list so long they&#8217;ll be disappointed no matter how many presents they get? Noticing the spirit of the season at your home is more &#8220;gimme, take me, buy [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Teaching Kids the Art of Appreciation-Even When Disappointed</title>
		<link>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2011/12/20/michele-borba-post-the-overlooked-holiday-skill-teaching-kids-to-be-appreciative-when-disappointed/</link>
		<comments>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2011/12/20/michele-borba-post-the-overlooked-holiday-skill-teaching-kids-to-be-appreciative-when-disappointed/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Borba</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The often overlooked and critical holiday skill  If you haven&#8217;t checked that calendar, here&#8217;s a word to the wise: in the next few days your child is going to be receiving a gift from someone. My question: Have you taught your child the skill of appreciation? Here&#8217;s another way of putting it: &#8220;How well do [...]]]></description>
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		<title>8 Secrets for Raising &#8220;Can Do&#8221; Kids</title>
		<link>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2011/11/19/michele-borba-blog-8-simple-secrets-to-help-kids-develop-%e2%80%98can-do%e2%80%99-attitudes/</link>
		<comments>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2011/11/19/michele-borba-blog-8-simple-secrets-to-help-kids-develop-%e2%80%98can-do%e2%80%99-attitudes/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Nov 2011 15:00:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Borba</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Enhancing Self-Esteem and Empowering Kids]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/?p=1268</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Parenting tips to help nurture self-esteem and positive attitudes in our youth If you could give your children a quality that would enhance their chances for leading successful, meaningful and fulfilling lives, what would it be? Though answers may seem endless, many experts say one of the greatest gifts would be instilling a “Can Do [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Surprising Ways to Nurture Kids&#8217; Empathy</title>
		<link>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2011/10/30/surprising-ways-to-nurture-kids-empathy/</link>
		<comments>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2011/10/30/surprising-ways-to-nurture-kids-empathy/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 30 Oct 2011 17:24:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Borba</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[REALITY CHECK: Empathy is the moral virtue that helps children &#8220;identify with and feel other people&#8217;s concerns.&#8221; When they do, they are more likely to reach out and respond in more caring, compassionate ways to others. Unlike genetics or appearance or most temperaments, empathy can be cultivated, and research shows that our infants are already [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Really Reduce Bullying: I&#8217;m speaking Oct 19-22 in San Francisco</title>
		<link>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2011/10/12/how-to-really-reduce-bullying-im-speaking-oct-19-22-in-san-francisco/</link>
		<comments>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2011/10/12/how-to-really-reduce-bullying-im-speaking-oct-19-22-in-san-francisco/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2011 21:56:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Borba</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Bullying Prevention]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;m at the Hyatt in San Francisco Oct 19-22, 2011 at the CEP&#8217;s (Character Education Partnership) 18th National Forum on Character Education. Join me! Interested in learning how to reduce bullying, increase empathy, build respectful learning climates, foster resiliency, encourage student leadership, or prepare students for a lifetime of citizenship? Then join me in San Francisco [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Kid Arrogance Cure</title>
		<link>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2011/10/10/the-kid-arrogance-cure/</link>
		<comments>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2011/10/10/the-kid-arrogance-cure/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2011 03:36:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Borba</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Acclaimed author Trudy Ludwig&#8216;s new and sensitive book, Better than You, will prove a welcome resource for any parent, teacher, or counselor. It is also the perfect antidote for the troubling trend of kid arrogance. Jake&#8217;s story gives kids insight into what lies beneath the urge to brag and shows them how adopting a &#8220;better [...]]]></description>
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		<title>38 Parenting Practices That Build Moral Intelligence</title>
		<link>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2011/08/28/38-parenting-practices-that-build-moral-intelligence/</link>
		<comments>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2011/08/28/38-parenting-practices-that-build-moral-intelligence/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Aug 2011 16:52:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Borba</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/?p=2310</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The family is the first school of virtue.  Even in our increasingly toxic culture, parents can still have the inside track in their children&#8217;s development because parents are their children&#8217;s first and most important moral teachers. That premise only applies though if parents choose to use their moral influence. Remember, children do not acquire strong [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Kid Swearing Cures: Kids start &#8220;no cussing&#8221; clubs at school</title>
		<link>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2011/08/18/kid-swearing-cures-kids-start-no-cussing-clubs-at-school/</link>
		<comments>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2011/08/18/kid-swearing-cures-kids-start-no-cussing-clubs-at-school/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Aug 2011 14:31:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Borba</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/?p=2306</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Kid (and adult) vulgarity is on the rise with breakdown of respect and civility as consequences. Here are solutions at home and school to stop profanity and bring back civility! We generally equate childhood with innocence, so it can come as quite a shock when a foul word escapes from the mouth of our sweet [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Helping Kids Cool Hot Tempers</title>
		<link>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2011/07/01/helping-kids-cool-hot-tempers/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 23:30:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Borba</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/?p=2270</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Teaching kids to identify their body alarms and learn healthy ways to control anger &#8220;I tried to stay calm, but it was too late!&#8221; &#8220;I wish I could tell when I&#8217;m about to explode.&#8221; “Don’t keep telling me I’m going to lose all my friends because of my temper. I can’t help it.” Your child [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Building Children&#8217;s Character</title>
		<link>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2011/04/18/michele-borba-blog-parenting-practices-that-enhance-strong-conscience/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Apr 2011 11:00:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Borba</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/?p=1150</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Parenting strategies that help kids act right when we&#8217;re not around and nurture moral intelligence Every parent&#8217;s first concern is the same: “Is my baby healthy?” This question is one that doctors usually can answer. Another big question is far more difficult: “Will my child become a good and decent human being?” Most doctors would [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Nurturing Tolerance to Reduce Bullying</title>
		<link>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2011/03/17/teaching-children-tolerance/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2011 16:45:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Borba</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/?p=1867</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[How teaching children tolerance can curb bullying and peer cruelty REALITY CHECK: Did you know that today’s American youth are displaying intolerant actions at alarming rates-and at younger and younger ages? The FBI tells us most hate crimes are committed by youth younger than nineteen. Tolerance is a powerful virtue that helps curtail hatred, bullying, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Raising Kind-Hearted Kids</title>
		<link>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2011/02/14/michele-borba-blog-how-to-raise-kind-hearted-kids-and-make-valentines-day-a-365-day-affair/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Feb 2011 18:47:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Borba</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/?p=1222</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Parenting advice to nurture our children&#8217;s empathy and compassion. Several years ago, our youngest son brought home a note from his teacher asking for parent volunteers to chaperone a class field trip. His teacher, Cindy Hollinger, was encouraging her students to give up their Saturday morning to participate in a race called “Lauren’s Run” sponsored [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Raising Sensitive Kids</title>
		<link>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2011/01/29/raising-sensitive-kids/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 29 Jan 2011 20:10:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Borba</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/?p=1638</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Parenting advice to curb insensitivity, boost emotional intelligence and increase empathy in our children “Why should I care how he feels? He’s not my friend.” “So what if I made him cry. He’s a wimp.” “How was I supposed to know he would take it so bad? I was just joking.” Sensitizing children to how [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Raising Unspoiled Kids</title>
		<link>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2011/01/10/raising-unspoiled-kids/</link>
		<comments>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2011/01/10/raising-unspoiled-kids/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Jan 2011 13:00:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Borba</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/?p=1859</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Cures for the “Big Brat Factor” &#8212; parenting strategies I shared on the Today Show Hidden Dangers of Raising Spoiled Kids Of course we love our kids and want the best for them. We hate to let them down and don’t want to see them unhappy even for a nano-second. And we hate to think [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Getting Kids to Write Thank You Notes</title>
		<link>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2010/12/30/michele-borba-blog-fun-ways-to-get-kids-to-write-thank-yous-and-why-they-should/</link>
		<comments>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2010/12/30/michele-borba-blog-fun-ways-to-get-kids-to-write-thank-yous-and-why-they-should/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Dec 2010 13:22:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Borba</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/?p=203</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Fun ways to get kids to write thank yous without whines and the proven value Did you know that writing a &#8220;thank you&#8221; note is a simple, proven way to boost your child&#8217;s gratitude? That&#8217;s what researchers from the University of  California at Davis and Southern Methodist University found. But that&#8217;s not all: Researchers also [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Raising Respectful Children: Solutions to Youth Disrespect Crisis</title>
		<link>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2010/12/20/raising-respectful-children-solutions-to-the-youth-crisis-of-disrespect-and-solutions/</link>
		<comments>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2010/12/20/raising-respectful-children-solutions-to-the-youth-crisis-of-disrespect-and-solutions/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Dec 2010 13:00:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Borba</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/?p=1792</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Troubling data revealing a breakdown of civility and respect in today&#8217;s youth. Parenting advice to turn that trend around and raise respectful children. &#8220;RESPECT: Showing you value others by treating them in a courteous and considerate way.&#8221; The virtue is glorious. It&#8217;s the basis of civilization and humanity. The problem is that it seems to be [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Raising Charitable Kids</title>
		<link>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2010/12/02/raising-charitable-kids/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2010 11:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Borba</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/?p=1768</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Parenting advice to encourage kids to lend a hand, do service, and make the world a kinder place The TODAY Show asked me to share parenting advice that will encourage kids to catch that glorious “Volunteer Spirit.” I’ll share more tips this Friday, December 3 during the 8 am hour on TODAY. You’ll also meet [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Raising Moral Kids in a Decade of Moral Erosion</title>
		<link>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2010/11/30/raising-ethical-kids/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 2010 15:20:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Borba</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Assertiveness]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/?p=1535</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Parenting advice to raise morally courageous kids who can stand up for their beliefs!  This article appeared in the Gifted Education Communicator magazine, and I&#8217;m delighted to say I&#8217;ll be keynoting their conference on Gifted Children in Palm Springs on February 26 on this very topic. If you&#8217;re in that audience, please come up and say [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Spoiled-Kid Makeover</title>
		<link>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2010/11/08/the-spoiled-kid-makeover/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Nov 2010 00:28:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Borba</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Character and Moral Intelligence]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Five steps to stopping the Big Brat Factor by curbing selfish and spoiled kid attitudes If you think self-centered and selfish kids are on the rise, you’re right. National surveys show most parents feel they’re raising selfish kids. The truth is kids don’t arrive in this world with all the symptoms of the “Big Brat [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Is your child spoiled? A quick test to find out</title>
		<link>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2010/11/06/spoiled-not-my-kid-the-dangers-of-raising-a-spoiled-kid-and-a-four-word-review-to-see-if-your-child-just-may-be-even-a-tad-bit-spoiled/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Nov 2010 15:31:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Borba</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Parenting advice that helps you see the dangers of raising a spoiled kid and a four-word review to assess whether your child just may be even a tad bit spoiled. “Spoiled! Not my kid!” Right??? Or would you admit that your child is just a tad bit spoiled? All the polls say that most Americans [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Raising Kind-Hearted Kids</title>
		<link>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2010/09/08/raising-kind-hearted-kids/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Sep 2010 19:44:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Borba</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Parenting advice based on solid research to help us raise caring, kind-hearted kids in a racy, raunchy world Something has changed about our children: the prevalence of abuse by their peers is increasing. Bullying is far more intense and starting at younger ages. And I have little patience for anyone stating the old &#8220;Kids will [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Building Children&#8217;s Moral Intelligence</title>
		<link>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2010/09/06/building-childrens-moral-intelligence/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:40:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Borba</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/?p=1600</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[10 Parenting Tips for Raising Good Kids in a Racy, Raunchy World Home is always the best school for teaching moral behaviors, but in today&#8217;s racy, raunchy world parents need to be far more intentional in their efforts to building their children&#8217;s moral intelligence. Here are 10 tips from my book, Building Moral Intelligence: The [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Boosting Kids&#8217; Work Ethic</title>
		<link>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2010/08/24/michele-borba-blog-simple-solutions-that-teach-kids-to-persevere/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:15:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Borba</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Parenting advice to help develop our children&#8217;s &#8220;stick-to-itness&#8221; and work ethic 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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ending Chore Wars</title>
		<link>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2010/08/21/ending-chore-wars/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Aug 2010 17:00:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Borba</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Nurturing Children&#8217;s Empathy</title>
		<link>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2010/08/01/nurturing-childrens-empathy/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Aug 2010 00:24:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Borba</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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&#8217;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, was [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Raise a Good Kid: 10 Strategies that Build Strong Character</title>
		<link>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2010/07/12/michele-borba-10-parenting-secrets-that-boost-kids-character-and-ethics/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2010 15:24:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Borba</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Let&#8217;s play &#8220;Back to the Future&#8221; and pretend it&#8217;s twenty-five years from now. Your kids are grown and they&#8217;re healthy and happy. They&#8217;ve now come back for a family reunion. Here&#8217;s the key question: What character traits do you hope to see most in your grown child? Here&#8217;s a hint and critical parenting point: Character [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The art of teaching kids to say &#8220;I&#8217;m sorry&#8221; (works for adults, too!)</title>
		<link>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2010/06/29/teaching-kids-the-art-of-saying-im-sorry-and-a-great-book-by-trudy-ludwig-that-will-help-kids-learn-how/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2010 16:14:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Borba</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have you noticed how apologizing has become almost a lost art these days? A great number of adults lately (not kids!) seem to have forgotten how&#8211;from government officials to movie stars to plagarizing authors to &#8220;poor-sport&#8221; athletes. And if the offender does give an apology, notice how it often sounds insincere? How are kids going [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Why Boosting Perseverance Predicts Success More than a Harvard Degree</title>
		<link>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2010/06/25/why-perseverance-counts-more-than-a-harvard-degree-focus-on-what-really-matters-mom/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2010 14:02:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Borba</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Did you know that more top CEOs in United States graduated from a state college than an Ivy League University such as Harvard, Yale, or Princeton? Shocked? Research is showing there&#8217;s a far more important predictor of a grad&#8217;s future success than the prestige of the school or faculty or even tuition. What matters far [...]]]></description>
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		<title>7 Practices That Nurture Respect In Kids</title>
		<link>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2010/06/24/michele-borba-7-parenting-practices-that-nurture-respect-in-kids/</link>
		<comments>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2010/06/24/michele-borba-7-parenting-practices-that-nurture-respect-in-kids/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2010 15:50:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Borba</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Though most teachers admit that there are some students they never forget, the same is true about parents. I vividly remember a mother of one of my students all because of the way she conveyed respect to her child. She did so beautifully in how she listened. I watched her several times throughout the year [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Raising Unspoiled Kids</title>
		<link>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2010/06/23/michele-borba-7-tips-to-raise-an-unspoiled-kid-curb-the-big-brat-factor/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2010 13:00:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Borba</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Parenting advice to help us raise strong, caring, unspoiled kids and reduce that &#8220;Big Brat Factor&#8221; element that seems to be a growing problem with kids these days. Our most important role is raising our kids to become capable, well-adjusted human beings. And in this consumer-driven, plugged-in, hyper-competitive me first, materialistic-pushing world, it’s not always [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Kid Bad Attitude Epidemic:  What&#8217;s your Parent Bad Attitude IQ? Here&#8217;s a quiz to find out</title>
		<link>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2010/06/22/could-your-kid-have-a-bad-attitude-take-a-parenting-quiz-to-find-out-dare-ya/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2010 14:07:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Borba</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the biggest reasons bad attitudes stay is because of a number of misconceptions about them. So how is your little cherub doing in the attitude department? (Watch out: Bad attitudes are in epidemic mode!) I&#8217;m on Talk Radio today on the Armstrong &#38; Getty Show 910KNEW (Stockton: 1280 KWSX) ; Sacramento 650 KSTE (in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Students Playing &#8220;Beat the Jew&#8221; Lessons in tolerance</title>
		<link>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2010/06/14/michele-borba-high-schoolers-playing-beat-the-jew-lessons-in-how-to-teach-tolerance/</link>
		<comments>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2010/06/14/michele-borba-high-schoolers-playing-beat-the-jew-lessons-in-how-to-teach-tolerance/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 16:40:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Borba</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most Disturbing Teen Activity: &#8220;Beat the Jew&#8221; Game La Quinta High School students have been in the news lately and now face disciplinary and possibly legal action. The problem: High school students participating in a game called &#8220;Beat the Jew.&#8221;   The game: Students  playing the role of Nazis who blindfold and then drop off [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Raising Caring Kids</title>
		<link>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2010/06/11/michele-borba-kids-who-care-12-research-based-tips-for-raising-the-caring-kid-every-parent-wants/</link>
		<comments>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2010/06/11/michele-borba-kids-who-care-12-research-based-tips-for-raising-the-caring-kid-every-parent-wants/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2010 17:05:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Borba</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Parenting advice based on research-based tips to help us raise the kind-hearted kid every parent (oh how I hope!) wants Most parents instinctively want their children to develop a strong moral character and to care about others. In fact, according to a recent survey I conducted with Parents Magazine of over 2400 mothers, &#8220;Caring” comes [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Teaching Kids Sportsmanship On &amp; Off the Field</title>
		<link>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2010/05/25/michele-borba-blog-teaching-kids-sportsmanship-on-and-off-the-field/</link>
		<comments>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2010/05/25/michele-borba-blog-teaching-kids-sportsmanship-on-and-off-the-field/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 25 May 2010 21:31:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Borba</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Discipline & Behavior]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Checked that calendar lately? If not, here&#8217;s the memo: &#8220;Summer is coming&#8230;and soon!&#8221; That&#8217;s the good news..(for the kids anyway). More &#8220;down time&#8221;&#8230;. playing in the parks &#8230; swim meets &#8230; family renunions and game playing&#8230;summer camp&#8230;Monopoly&#8230;AYSO summer league&#8230;.sports&#8230;.playing with the neighbor kids. Sounds like all fun so far, right? Sure..if your kid is a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Kid Conscience-Stretching</title>
		<link>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2010/05/25/michele-borba-want-a-kid-with-a-strong-conscience-i-hope-6-parenting-practices-that-enhance-moral-growth/</link>
		<comments>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2010/05/25/michele-borba-want-a-kid-with-a-strong-conscience-i-hope-6-parenting-practices-that-enhance-moral-growth/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 25 May 2010 15:07:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Borba</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Every parent&#8217;s first concern is the same: “Is my baby healthy?” This question is one that doctors usually can answer. Another big question is far more difficult: “Will my child become a good and decent human being?” Most doctors would have to admit that they just don’t know, and parents are often left wondering if [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Teaching Kids to &#8220;Take a STAND&#8221; &amp;  Solve Problems</title>
		<link>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2010/05/13/michele-borba-blog-teaching-kids-to-solve-conflicts-peacefully/</link>
		<comments>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2010/05/13/michele-borba-blog-teaching-kids-to-solve-conflicts-peacefully/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2010 15:00:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Borba</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Anger Management]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[REALITY CHECK: Did you know that tweens and teens say one of their biggest daily challenges are conflicts with peers? The Boys and Girls Club of America surveyed over 46,000 teens coast to coast and found that one of their biggest concerns was day to day conflicts without knowing how to solve them (without a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Empathy Crisis: Why Children Are Crueler</title>
		<link>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2010/05/02/michele-borba-the-empathy-crisis-why-children-are-crueler/</link>
		<comments>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2010/05/02/michele-borba-the-empathy-crisis-why-children-are-crueler/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 02 May 2010 22:47:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Borba</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Bullying Prevention]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[EMPATHY: Identifying with and feeling other people’s concerns. Eleven-year-old Nathaniel Abraham from Pontiac, Michigan, told his friend that he was going to shoot somebody. He allegedly stole a gun and practiced his aim on stationary targets. Then he walked to a convenience store, pointed his gun at a stranger and shot Ronnie Greene Jr. in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Raising Well-Mannered Kids in an Uncivilized World</title>
		<link>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2010/04/28/michele-borba-how-to-raise-a-well-mannered-kid-in-an-uncivilized-world/</link>
		<comments>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2010/04/28/michele-borba-how-to-raise-a-well-mannered-kid-in-an-uncivilized-world/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2010 15:40:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Borba</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Parenting advice to boost our children&#8217;s civility and teach manners just in time for the holidays! All three of my sons attended a wonderful cooperative nursery school led by an incredibly caring teacher, Jeanette Thompson. The very first impression I had of the school was how well-mannered the children were. And, through the years as [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Educating for Character</title>
		<link>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2010/04/27/michele-borba-blog-5-steps-that-strengthen-character-in-our-youth-parenting-teachers/</link>
		<comments>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2010/04/27/michele-borba-blog-5-steps-that-strengthen-character-in-our-youth-parenting-teachers/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Apr 2010 23:41:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Borba</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Five steps to boost children&#8217;s character and moral intelligence The teacher read Alfred&#8217;s misbehavior report and shook her head. It was his third playground citation this week and like the others it was about his derogatory, disrespectful comments. “Alfred you can’t keep saying negative things to people,” she explained. “You’ve got to start acting more [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Effort and School Success Connection</title>
		<link>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2010/03/31/michele-borba-blog-why-research-says-stressing-effort-is-success-key-and-how-to-do-it-parentingnot/</link>
		<comments>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2010/03/31/michele-borba-blog-why-research-says-stressing-effort-is-success-key-and-how-to-do-it-parentingnot/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2010 17:03:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Borba</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[REALITY CHECK: We need to teach our kids the value of effort. Doing so helps children recognize that a large part of success is controllable; it’s all a matter of how much personal effort and work they choose to put into a task. We can make an immense difference on our children’s potential if we [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Kid Shoplifting: Know the signs!</title>
		<link>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2010/03/29/michele-borba-blog-i-know-%e2%80%9cnot-my-kid%e2%80%9d-but-could-your-child-be-shoplifting-know-the-signs/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Mar 2010 16:26:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Borba</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[REALITY CHECK: Did you know that one in four kids shoplift? You see your child take a candy bar from the store and put it in her pocket. You notice your daughter is playing with a Barbie that you told her she couldn’t have at the store. You find a video game in your son’s [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Manipulation: The kid habit you have to break!</title>
		<link>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2010/03/20/michele-borba-blogmanipulation-the-kid-habit-you-have-to-break/</link>
		<comments>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2010/03/20/michele-borba-blogmanipulation-the-kid-habit-you-have-to-break/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 21 Mar 2010 00:07:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Borba</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Learn the sneaky tactics kids use to get her way—and what to do about them. “Dad said I could.” “I promise I’ll do it tomorrow.” “My stomach hurts; I can’t go to school.” Do these manipulative tactics sound rather familiar? I’ll bet. As a mom, educational psychologist and former teacher, I know all too well [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Why Teaching Self-Control Boosts Kid Success</title>
		<link>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2010/02/21/michele-borba-blog-a-secret-of-self-control-parents-must-know-research-shows-its-key-to-kids-success/</link>
		<comments>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2010/02/21/michele-borba-blog-a-secret-of-self-control-parents-must-know-research-shows-its-key-to-kids-success/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 03:32:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Borba</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[New research shows that children who can pass up a marshmallow are more likely to succeed as adults. But why? Here&#8217;s the secret every teacher and parent should know&#8230; The Famous Marshmallow Test and Implications on Our Kids&#8217; Later Success In 1960, Walter Mischel, a psychologist at Stanford University, conducted the now famous Marshmallow Test. Mischel [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Dangerous Teen Activities: Are Your Kids Buying Blow?</title>
		<link>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2010/02/09/are-your-kids-buying-blow/</link>
		<comments>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2010/02/09/are-your-kids-buying-blow/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Borba</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Earth to parents: Are you aware of the energy drink called, &#8220;blow?&#8221; If not you should. I know. Kids will be kids. But there are certain risky behaviors kids, tweens, and teens do that parents better wise up, get educated about and step in. Allowing kids to use an energy drink called, &#8220;Blow&#8221; is one [...]]]></description>
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