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Michele Borba: Week’s top 5 parenting news (it’s good, bad & ugly)

Posted: June 14th, 2010 by Michele Borba


It was an “interesting” week when it came to parenting stories. Findings from a Ohio State University study revealed how club membership may help reduce risky youth behavior. A new book out offers clues as to the crisis in youth empathy. A disturbing teen anti-semitic game in my own community is spurring outrage in the [...]



Parenting 101: “Online Predators” 8 Tips to Keep Kids Safe Online

Posted: June 3rd, 2010 by Michele Borba


“Sexual Predator”: it’s the universal parent nightmare. The term alone sends shock-waves through every bone in our body.We also know online predators do exist, are a very real threat, and use the anonymity of the Internet fully to their advantage.
Predators can be a he or a she, young or old, rich or poor, or any [...]



Michele Borba Blog: Kids plugged in 71/2hrs a day: My TODAY show report & 5 parent tips

Posted: January 24th, 2010 by Michele Borba


On Thursday Jan 21 on NBC’s TODAY I spoke withMeredith Vieira about a newly released report by The Kaiser Family Foundation on 2002 people ages 8 to 18 and their media use. I spent time reviewing the 130 plus page  report and admit that the findings are troubling. It found that kids media use has dramatically increased [...]