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Michele Borba Blog: 1 in 20 kids now depressed: Know signs that could save a child

Posted: March 2nd, 2010 by Michele Borba


Always moody.
Easily agitated.
Sleeps in.
Says, “Nobody cares.”
Sounds like a typical teen, right?  Well not always.
Did you know that depression now strikes one out of 20 teens?  What’s more, the rates of childhood depression are not only increasing but are also impacting younger kids. A kid today is ten times more likely to be seriously depressed compared [...]



Michele Borba Blog: Kudos to Joe Schatz, for his great new book about being a stay-at-home dad and Tyra appearance!

Posted: February 21st, 2010 by Michele Borba


Depending on which source you read, it’s estimated that the number of stay-at-home dads (SAHD) ranges anywhere from 140,000 (Census Bureau) to 2 million men (CBS News). Other statistics claim that of the nation’s 11.3 million preschoolers whose mothers are employed, 25% are regularly cared for by their father during their mother’s working hours (Census [...]



Michele Borba Blog: 5 Secrets to Stay Connected and Even Civil With A Teen

Posted: January 31st, 2010 by Michele Borba


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’re totally “uncool.”
Welcome to the world of parenting a teen. Throw out any of those child-rearing manuals you’ve used in the past. For these ages you need a whole new [...]