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The art of teaching kids to say “I’m sorry” (works for adults, too!)

Posted: June 29th, 2010 by Michele Borba

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–from government officials to movie stars to plagarizing authors to “poor-sport” athletes. And if the offender does give an apology, notice how it often sounds insincere?
How are kids going to [...]

Why Boosting Perseverance Predicts Success More than a Harvard Degree

Posted: June 25th, 2010 by Michele Borba

Did you know that more top CEOs in United States graduated from a state college than an Ivy League University such as Harvard, Yale, or Princeton?
Shocked? Research is showing there’s a far more important predictor of a grad’s future success than the prestige of the school or faculty or even tuition. What matters far more [...]

Michele Borba: 10 Secrets to Stay Connected-Even Civil-With Your T(w)een

Posted: June 16th, 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 an adolescent. Throw out any of those child-rearing manuals you’ve used in the past. For the tween to teen ages you need [...]