Dr. Michele Borba will be appearing on NBC’s TODAY show on September 24th.  She is interested in hearing your questions about on the topic of “gifted” children and gifted programs in schools.  Do you have questions like:
How do I know if my child is gifted?
How should I treat my gifted child?
My child’s friends are in [...]

Are you a grupster? Maybe I should first ask if you’ve even heard of the term. But it’s a hot new life-style trend that appears to have started in Austin, and then became famous when Jonathon Morgan wrote about these folks in the American-Statemen. If you’re a Star Trek buff, the term may sound a [...]

Did you know that 96% of moms say they are far more stressed than moms twenty years ago??? Okay, if that didn’t surprise the heck out of you, how about this next one: Almost two thirds of moms say moms twenty years ago were happy than we are today.
Where do you weigh in on [...]

I am thrilled to be able to take part in one of the most proactive speaking ventures I’ve ever had the privilege to be a part of. The Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada (who I ADORE) and Sears Canada will be sponsoring a three-city speaking tour to help parents help their kids stand [...]

This week FOX Headline News asked me to comment on a new University of Maryland study lead by Suzanne Bianchi about American parenting trends. I was fascinated when they emailed me the report and then talked to Dr. Bianchi about her study.
Moms today are spending almost four more hours a week with their kids [...]

A just-released American Medical Assoication journal warns parents about the dangers of cough syrup. That over-the-counter red and orange stuff you buy to stop your child’s cough is what today’s teens are using and abusing. In fact, the latest data compiled from a survey by the American Association of Poison Control Centers found that cough [...]