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Kids Adopting “Mean World Syndrome”

Posted: March 4th, 2011 by Michele Borba


Parenting advice to reduce our kids’ worries about a sometimes mean, scary world and curb the “Mean World Syndrome” Terrorism. War. School shootings. Pedophiles.  Recession. Suicide bombings. Cyberbullying. Kidnappings. Global warming. Tsunamis. Earthquakes. Sexual abuse. It’s a scary world out there for us, but how do you think the kids are faring? Let’s face it-we [...]



Raising Optimistic Kids

Posted: February 12th, 2011 by Michele Borba


Parenting advice to helping kids with pessimistic attitudes have a more optimistic outlook. New research finds optimism could curb kid depression as well as less heavy drug abuse and bad behavior “Optimism is the stable belief that one will generally experience good outcomes in life. We believe things will work out for the best.” Let’s [...]



Michele Borba: Parenting Solutions for Turning Pessimistic Kids Into Optimistic Thinkers

Posted: May 3rd, 2010 by Michele Borba


“Why should I bother? You know they won’t choose me.” “What’s the point? I’ll never make the team.” “Why are you making me go? You know I won’t have fun.” Let’s face it: Kids with pessimistic attitudes are among the most frustrating breeds. They give up easily, believe anything they do won’t make a difference, [...]