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Helping Disorganized Kids

Posted: August 18th, 2010 by Michele Borba


Parenting advice to help disorganized, forgetful kids get organized for a more positive school year. These are also  helpful for kids with shorter attention spans who need organizational rituals and routines
Here a recent question from a parent:
“My son is sweet and loving but hopelessly disorganized. I’m always picking up forgotten homework assignments, putting school into [...]



Michele Borba: New Trend: Micromanaged Kids Can’t Stand Boredom – Helping kids learn to entertain themselves

Posted: May 19th, 2010 by Michele Borba


Helping Kids Learn to Entertain Themselves and Enjoy Their Own Company!!
So have you checking your calendar lately? If not, here’s an update: summer is almost here (really!) In just a few weeks those school doors will close and the kiddos will be back at the homestead. If you’re hyperventilating, believe me you’re not alone. This [...]



Michele Borba Blog: Studies find play helps kids focus…& 11 other surprising benefits of letting kids get messy

Posted: April 23rd, 2010 by Michele Borba


Over the last few weeks I’ve been reviewing studies involving children and play. “Shocked” and “disturbed” are the best two words that describe how I feel when I read those reports. Every study has one conclusion: Good old-fashioned play is becoming an endangered pastime for today’s kids. Worse yet, play is not only disappearing from [...]