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Kid Swearing Cures: Kids start “no cussing” clubs at school

Posted: August 18th, 2011 by Michele Borba

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 [...]

The “Calmer Family” Challenge: Are you ready to for Family Vow of Yellibacy?

Posted: December 3rd, 2010 by Michele Borba

Parenting advice to help families reduce temper, boost family harmony and achieve yellibacy! New research shows our kids are picking up on our stress far more than we recognize. Holidays just egg on those tempers. So are you ready to take the Vow of Yellibacy? Here are the steps! Let’s face it, yelling is one [...]

What do YOU do when you at your WIT’s END with your teen? Answers…

Posted: July 3rd, 2010 by Michele Borba

Your child is out-of-control. You’re worried about your child’s mental and physical safety. You feel alone and don’t know what to do. Nothing is working and you’ve tried everything. You’ve transferred your child to a different school. You’ve asked a relative or friend to take your child from her current negative environment. You’ve contacted a [...]