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	<title>Dr. Michele Borba's Reality Check &#187; Enhancing Self-Esteem and Empowering Kids</title>
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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>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Nov 2011 15:00:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Borba</dc:creator>
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		<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>New Girl Scout Research Exposes the Impact of Reality TV on Girls</title>
		<link>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2011/10/13/new-girl-scout-research-exposes-the-impact-of-reality-tv-on-girls/</link>
		<comments>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2011/10/13/new-girl-scout-research-exposes-the-impact-of-reality-tv-on-girls/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2011 14:15:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Borba</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Electronics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Empowering Girls]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[REALITY CHECK: New research shows tween and teen girls who regularly view reality TV accept and expect a higher level of drama, aggression, and bullying in their own lives, and measure their worth primarily by their physical appearance. The Good, Bad, and Ugly About Reality TV for Girls As reality TV has become staple entertainment [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Youth Narcissism and Social Networking</title>
		<link>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2011/10/12/youth-narcissism-and-social-networking/</link>
		<comments>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2011/10/12/youth-narcissism-and-social-networking/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2011 16:24:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Borba</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Is social networking connected with the rise of teen narcissism? Yesterday I posted &#8220;The Teen Arrogance Cure&#8221; but today I want to dig deeper into troubling research reports that show a rise in teen narcissism and a decrease in their empathy. Here is my report I gave on the TODAY show and the facts that [...]]]></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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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/?p=2336</guid>
		<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>The Moving Scene: Helping kids find friends, fit in and make transitions smoother</title>
		<link>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2011/07/25/the-moving-scene-helping-kids-find-friends-fit-in-and-make-transitions-smoother/</link>
		<comments>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2011/07/25/the-moving-scene-helping-kids-find-friends-fit-in-and-make-transitions-smoother/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jul 2011 15:19:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Borba</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/?p=2287</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Whether your family is moving into the home next door or across the nation that change can be difficult for one and all. Here are ways to make the transition smoother and more positive REALITY CHECK: Though moving is a common event that happens to one out of five families each year, research shows that a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Helping Kids Find, Make and Keep Friends</title>
		<link>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2011/07/18/teaching-kids-friendship-making-skills/</link>
		<comments>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2011/07/18/teaching-kids-friendship-making-skills/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:00:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Borba</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/?p=1694</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[New research shows friends help decrease anxiety, ward away the blues and boost our children&#8217;s resilience. Here are research-based steps to help kids learn essential friendship-making skills to enhance their social competence,  fit in, and be less-likely to be excluded and bullied so you know what to do if your child says, &#8220;Nobody likes me, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Helping Girls Become Confident Leaders</title>
		<link>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2011/07/05/michele-borba-helping-girls-become-confident-leaders-based-on-the-girl-scouts-research/</link>
		<comments>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2011/07/05/michele-borba-helping-girls-become-confident-leaders-based-on-the-girl-scouts-research/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jul 2011 19:37:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Borba</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/?p=1458</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Parenting advice on how to raise strong, confident daughters from the inside out based on research by the Girl Scouts of the USA What parent doesn’t want their daughter to be a leader? After all, that top role—be it, debate captain, cheerleader head, newspaper editor, play director, student body president-is deemed the epitome of success. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>5 Dangers of Too Sexy, Too Soon Ads Aimed at Our Girls</title>
		<link>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2011/05/16/5-dangers-of-too-sexy-too-soon-ads-aimed-at-our-girls/</link>
		<comments>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2011/05/16/5-dangers-of-too-sexy-too-soon-ads-aimed-at-our-girls/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2011 20:25:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Borba</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/?p=2227</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[How to buck the prolific negative, over-sexualized images advertisers are aiming at our daughters. Reality Check: This morning on the TODAY Show I shared how all the “too fast, too negative, too sexy, too soon” merchandising may impact our daughters and why parents should be up in arms. Here are highlights from that segment and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Helping Shyer Kids</title>
		<link>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2011/01/30/10-proven-solutions-to-help-a-shyer-child/</link>
		<comments>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2011/01/30/10-proven-solutions-to-help-a-shyer-child/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 30 Jan 2011 15:17:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Borba</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/?p=363</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Parenting advice to help shyer, sensitive, timid kids feel more comfortable and gain confidence in social situations “You go ahead without me.” “I’m afraid to raise my hand.” “I’d rather be by myself.” &#8220;Please don&#8217;t make me go!&#8221; Let&#8217;s face it: watching a shy, timid or hesitant child can be painful. They hang back, look [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Countering A Too Sexy, Too Soon Culture for Our Daughters</title>
		<link>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2011/01/29/michele-borba-beating-the-too-sexy-too-soon-trend-and-raise-strong-girls-from-the-inside-out-how-parents-can-counter-the-x-rated-sleazy-world-for-our-daughters/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 29 Jan 2011 15:01:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Borba</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Parenting advice to raise strong, secure girls from the inside out and counter those racy, raunchy &#8220;what you have to look like&#8221; type images that rob self-esteem These days it’s almost impossible to not read the diet of some pencil-slim celeb. Photos of them all to often leaving some nightclub (drink in hand) wearing some [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Raising Self-Reliant Kids</title>
		<link>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2011/01/21/raising-self-reliant-kids/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Jan 2011 18:24:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Borba</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Assertiveness]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Enhancing Self-Esteem and Empowering Kids]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Parenting strategies to help kids  solve their problems, be self-reliant, bounce back from failure and not use us as their managers, arbiters and palm pilots A mom was running late as she drove her two sons to school. “Can we pleeeease go back?” her six-year-old pleaded. “I forgot my stamps for show-and-tell.” Any other day, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ending Homework Battles</title>
		<link>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2011/01/15/secrets-for-ending-homework-battles/</link>
		<comments>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2011/01/15/secrets-for-ending-homework-battles/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 15 Jan 2011 15:15:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Borba</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Enhancing Self-Esteem and Empowering Kids]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Parents Do Make A Difference]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/?p=130</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Parenting tips to help reduce those homework battles and help kids develop study skills You can&#8217;t make me!&#8221; &#8220;Why do I have to do homework?&#8221; &#8220;Can&#8217;t I pleeeeease just go to bed?&#8221; “Homework time” can be very stressful and tension-filled for both child and parent. According to a survey by Public Agenda almost half of all [...]]]></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>
		<comments>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2010/11/08/the-spoiled-kid-makeover/#comments</comments>
		<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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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/?p=1678</guid>
		<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>More Teens Getting Botox</title>
		<link>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2010/07/25/more-teens-getting-botox/</link>
		<comments>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2010/07/25/more-teens-getting-botox/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Jul 2010 16:52:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Borba</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Eating Disorders & Body Image]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Empowering Girls]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Late Breaking News]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Parenting advice to raise girls from inside out and stop the outside wrinkle-free, large-breasted, pencil thin craze. Enough! Ask teen girls what is on their birthday wish list these days, and you may get a surprise answer: Botox! Yep, that appointed “youth wonder treatment” by the 40 something set (who rave how Botox temporarily reduces those [...]]]></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>
				<category><![CDATA[Character and Moral Intelligence]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Making New Friends]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[apologizing]]></category>
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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>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>
				<category><![CDATA[Character and Moral Intelligence]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/?p=1447</guid>
		<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>Michele Borba: 10 Secrets to Stay Connected-Even Civil-With Your T(w)een</title>
		<link>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2010/06/16/when-your-teen-turns-on-you-today-show-wed-dec-12/</link>
		<comments>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2010/06/16/when-your-teen-turns-on-you-today-show-wed-dec-12/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jun 2010 13:00:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Borba</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Communication Tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Enhancing Self-Esteem and Empowering Kids]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://micheleborba.com/realitycheck/2007/12/12/when-your-teen-turns-on-you-today-show-wed-dec-12/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Last year your daughter was so sweet, suddenly she has an “attitude.” Two months ago your son was your best bud, now he treats you like you&#8217;re totally “uncool.” Welcome to the world of parenting an adolescent. Throw out any of those child-rearing manuals you&#8217;ve used in the past. For the tween to teen ages [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Middle Kid Advantage</title>
		<link>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2010/06/13/michele-borba-the-middle-kid-advantage-what-research-says-tips-to-raise-them/</link>
		<comments>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2010/06/13/michele-borba-the-middle-kid-advantage-what-research-says-tips-to-raise-them/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Jun 2010 14:10:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Borba</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Birth Order: Oldest]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Child Development]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/?p=1416</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[REALITY CHECK: What the research really says about those &#8220;stuck in the middle kids&#8221; and using the results to raise them. Have more than two kids?  Then chances are you&#8217;ve heard one of these comments lately&#8230;. “It’s like I’m stuck in the middle.” “But I don’t want to do things like my sister.” “I want [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Michele Borba: 3 Simple Social Skills That Help Kids Be Less Likely to Be Rejected</title>
		<link>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2010/05/24/michele-borba-3-simple-social-skills-that-help-kids-be-less-likely-to-be-rejected/</link>
		<comments>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2010/05/24/michele-borba-3-simple-social-skills-that-help-kids-be-less-likely-to-be-rejected/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 24 May 2010 14:57:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Borba</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Enhancing Self-Esteem and Empowering Kids]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/?p=1367</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[All children are turned down by friends&#8211;even the most popular kids! Researchers found in a study of second and third graders that 26% of the time, even the most well-liked children in the class were told they couldn’t join groups already playing. Be sure to tell your child before he attempts to join a group: [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Michele Borba: Negative Kid? Parenting solutions to turn CAN&#8217;TS into CANS</title>
		<link>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2010/05/12/michele-borba-negative-kid-parenting-solutions-to-turn-cants-into-cans/</link>
		<comments>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2010/05/12/michele-borba-negative-kid-parenting-solutions-to-turn-cants-into-cans/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2010 02:14:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Borba</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Child Development]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[negative self-esteem]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/?p=1347</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Children with poor self-beliefs often have bombarded themselves for so long with a steady stream of derogatory messages. Their potential for success is greatly limited, because they don’t believe in their capabilities. Self-talk is a critical part of how children acquire beliefs about themselves. One of the most powerful ways to help your youngster develop [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Michele Borba Blog: Help for kids with communication handicaps; proven ways to boost emotional IQ</title>
		<link>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2010/04/05/michele-borba-blog-help-for-kids-with-communication-handicaps-proven-ways-to-boost-emotional-iq/</link>
		<comments>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2010/04/05/michele-borba-blog-help-for-kids-with-communication-handicaps-proven-ways-to-boost-emotional-iq/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Apr 2010 22:08:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Borba</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Autism Spectrum Disorder]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/?p=1295</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Teaching children how to communicate effectively is one of the greatest gifts you can give them. Few skills increase their confidence, social competence and self-esteem more because kids use these skills in every area of their lives. We also know that many kids have difficulty reading emotions. Duke and UCLA are just two of the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Michele Borba Blog: Boosting Kids’ Success Quotients by Building Positive Self-Beliefs</title>
		<link>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2010/03/23/michele-borba-blog-boosting-kids%e2%80%99-success-quotients-by-building-positive-self-beliefs/</link>
		<comments>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2010/03/23/michele-borba-blog-boosting-kids%e2%80%99-success-quotients-by-building-positive-self-beliefs/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Mar 2010 15:25:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Borba</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Enhancing Self-Esteem and Empowering Kids]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/?p=1263</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Regardless of what state or country I’m in, the question I’m asked most frequently by parents at my workshops is, “What’s the most important thing I can do to help my child succeed?” For five years I surveyed over 10,000 teachers from coast to coast and their number one response everywhere was, “Help children learn [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Helping Shyer Kids</title>
		<link>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2010/02/18/tips-to-help-shy-kids-feel-more-comfortable-in-social-settings/</link>
		<comments>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2010/02/18/tips-to-help-shy-kids-feel-more-comfortable-in-social-settings/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2010 23:45:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Borba</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Enhancing Self-Esteem and Empowering Kids]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Parenting advice to help your shyer, more sensitive kids feel more comfortable in social settings and join in the fun of life QUESTION: &#8220;We have an eleven-year-old son who is extremely shy. Whenever we introduce him to new people, he barely acknowledges their existence and looks so uncomfortable. If  another kid tries to have a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Eating Disorders in Children and Teens</title>
		<link>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2010/02/07/michele-borba-blog-eating-disorders-now-in-5-year-olds-parenting-resolution-solutions-to-raise-girls-from-the-inside-out/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:58:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Borba</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Eating Disorders & Body Image]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Parenting advice to help you identify the early signs of an eating disorder in children and what to do is you suspect your daughter (or son) has one “An eating disorder? Impossible!” “Not my daughter!” Disbelief is usually our first response when we read the headlines about anorexia, bulimia and binging. But the fact is [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Michele Borba Blog: Weaning Kids from &#8220;What Do I Get?&#8221; Syndrome</title>
		<link>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2010/01/07/michele-borba-blog-weaning-kids-from-what-do-i-get-syndrome/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 23:34:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Borba</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[“What do I get if I do it?” “How much will you give me?” &#8220;Why should I do it if you don&#8217;t pay me?&#8221; Heard any of these words lately from your darling offspring? If so, chances are your kid is suffering from a widespread kid epidemic called: “Hooked on Rewards.” Translation: they expect the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Part IV: Mean Girls&#8211;What Motivates Bullying?</title>
		<link>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2009/11/14/michele-borba-part-iv-mean-girls-what-motivates-them-to-bully-parenting-resources/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:25:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Borba</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Bullying Prevention]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Michele Borba Note to readers: This is the fourth in a series of blogs about relational aggression-or the new mean girl scene-and what educators and parents can do to curb this  trend. In past blogs I&#8217;ve discussed the forms of relational aggression, how boys bully vs girls, and the impact of being targeted, and signs that [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Relational Aggression and the Impact on Our Girls</title>
		<link>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2009/11/12/michele-borba-part-ii-the-mean-girl-scene-how-girls-bully-relational-aggressions-impact/</link>
		<comments>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2009/11/12/michele-borba-part-ii-the-mean-girl-scene-how-girls-bully-relational-aggressions-impact/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:01:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Borba</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Part II The Affect of Relational Aggression (RA) On Girls Michele Borba Note to readers: This is the second in a series of blogs about relational aggression-or the new mean girl scene-and what educators and parents can do to curb this troubling trend. The first step to change is always awareness. And we need to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Stop Child Abuse: I Promised Not To Tell (A Story of Courage) by Kara Tamanini</title>
		<link>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2009/10/26/i-promised-not-to-tell-a-story-of-courage-by-kara-tamanini/</link>
		<comments>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2009/10/26/i-promised-not-to-tell-a-story-of-courage-by-kara-tamanini/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:47:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Borba</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Enhancing Self-Esteem and Empowering Kids]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[REALITY CHECK: Here are a few very sobering statistics about our American children: In 2007, almost 800,000 children were victims of maltreatment whether it as neglect, physical, sexual, or psychological maltreatment.  Of these, 59% were neglected, 10.8% were physically abused, 7.6% were sexually abused, and 4.2% were psychologically maltreated.     Tragically, experts feel that [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Five Troubling Trends That Are Hitting Kids At Younger Kids and How To Fix Them</title>
		<link>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2009/09/17/five-troubling-trends-that-are-hitting-kids-at-younger-kids-and-how-to-fix-them/</link>
		<comments>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2009/09/17/five-troubling-trends-that-are-hitting-kids-at-younger-kids-and-how-to-fix-them/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 02:33:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Borba</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Enhancing Self-Esteem and Empowering Kids]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[My interview with Meredith Viera on TODAY yesterday featuring The Big Book of Parenting Solutions (link to segment is below if you want to view) Michele Borba There is so much going on today&#8211;parent are bombarded with problems of all kinds and it&#8217;s hard to keep up. But it&#8217;s also critical that we keep our [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Michele Borba: How to Boost Your Child&#8217;s Safety Smarts</title>
		<link>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2009/09/04/michele-borba-how-to-boost-your-childs-safety-smarts/</link>
		<comments>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2009/09/04/michele-borba-how-to-boost-your-childs-safety-smarts/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 19:15:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Borba</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Enhancing Self-Esteem and Empowering Kids]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Proven parenting solutions to help your child learn the essential skills of self-defense and &#8220;Safety Smarts&#8221;  Michele Borba REALITY CHECK: Only one in 500,000 children1 are abducted by a stranger. Most kidnappers are someone the child personally knows. In fact, research shows that 85 percent2 of kids found alive after being abducted did not consider their kidnapper to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Curbing the Youth Entitlement Epidemic</title>
		<link>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2009/08/08/michele-borba-curbing-the-youth-entitlement-epidemic/</link>
		<comments>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2009/08/08/michele-borba-curbing-the-youth-entitlement-epidemic/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2009 16:41:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Borba</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Character and Moral Intelligence]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Michele Borba REALITY CHECK: Research shows that our children are born with the marvelous gift to care and be concerned about others. But unless we nurture those glorious virtues they will lie dormant. A new study shows we may not be doing such a great job. San Diego State professor Jean Twenge (author of a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Michele Borba: Too Sexy, Too Soon: How to Counter the X-Rated World So Our Daughters Grow Strong From the Inside Out</title>
		<link>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2009/08/03/today-show-feb-28-too-sexy-too-soon-how-to-counter-the-x-rated-world-so-our-daughters-grow-strong-from-the-inside-out/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2009 08:10:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Borba</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[REALITY CHECK: Sure, the world these days is more X-rated, but parents have always been an excellent counterbalance to sleaze and raunchiness. Stay involved so you can help your daughter read her world with more critical eyes. Remember you really do influence your daughter’s attitudes, values, and self-esteem. Be mindful of your influence so she [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Setting the Right Parenting Expectations</title>
		<link>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2009/07/14/michele-borba-are-your-expectations-tailored-to-your-childs-potential-four-questions-to-ask-yourself-so-you-really-know/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 13:57:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Borba</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Michele Borba What parent doesn&#8217;t hope their kids achieve and do well in life? But how do you know when you&#8217;re pushing your kids too much? How do you tell when your expectations are unrealistic or just plain not right for your children? A big secret of good parenting is to know how to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>&#8216;Boyology: A Teen Girls&#8217; Crash Course in All Things Boys</title>
		<link>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2009/06/03/boyology-a-teen-girls-crash-course-in-all-things-boys/</link>
		<comments>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2009/06/03/boyology-a-teen-girls-crash-course-in-all-things-boys/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 16:03:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Borba</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today Show Segment this morning on &#8220;Boyology&#8221;    Let&#8217;s face it, most parents are traumatized by the idea of dating and teens. That&#8217;s why I love Sarah O&#8217;Leary Burningham&#8217;s great new book, Boyology.  Though written as a crash course for girls about dating, it&#8217;s a great source to help parents understand that dating can be [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Teachable Moments from &#8216;American Idol&#8217;</title>
		<link>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2009/05/22/teachable-moments-from-american-idol/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2009 00:19:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Borba</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you weren&#8217;t among the millions watching this week&#8217;s must-see TV event let me be the one to break it to you: Arkansas student Kris Allen was officially crowned as the eight American idol. A record high of nearly 100 million votes were cast in the finale and thousands of kids tuned into the season [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Help Clingy Kids</title>
		<link>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2009/04/02/detaching-your-clingy-kids-tips-from-the-today-show/</link>
		<comments>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2009/04/02/detaching-your-clingy-kids-tips-from-the-today-show/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 02:13:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Borba</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Yesterday on the Today Show, I spoke with Natalie Morales about clingy kids. Natalie asked me to come on air and offer her sister tips for dealing with her three-year-old daughter&#8217;s clinginess. Here are a few tips I gave. (The whole Today segment is available on MSBNC or Today.com to view).  Excessive clinginess is a common [...]]]></description>
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		<title>School-Wide Adopt a Student Programs</title>
		<link>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2006/11/25/how-to-start-an-adopt-a-student-program-at-your-school/</link>
		<comments>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2006/11/25/how-to-start-an-adopt-a-student-program-at-your-school/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 25 Nov 2006 21:01:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Borba</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;ve had so many requests from workshop participants asking how to start a Adopt-A-Student program I decided to include them here. There are no right or wrong ways to implement the program as long as the goal is to create genuine relationships with students you deem are more &#8220;at risk.&#8221; Here are the basics: 1.Introduce [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Discuss School Violence and Tragedies With Kids</title>
		<link>http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2006/10/04/talking-to-kids-about-tragedies-and-school-violence-the-talk-model-to-discuss-any-crisis-with-your-children/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Oct 2006 17:10:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Borba</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A horrific number of incidents have taken place in schools over the past two weeks: A Montreal school shooting, a 15 year old Wisconsin boy shooting his principal, Colorado girls held hostage molested and then shot in their high school, and six to thirteen year old girls bound and shot execution-style in an Amish one-room [...]]]></description>
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