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Reinforcing the Boundaries for Sexual Harassment

Posted: December 8th, 2011 by Michele Borba


A guest post by Edward F. Dragon, Ed.D. Author of The Bully Action Guide: How to Help Your Child and Get Your School to Listen Sexual Harassment: Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature that tends to create a hostile or offensive work environment. The [...]



15 Serious Facts About High School Stress

Posted: November 28th, 2011 by Michele Borba


Every parent and educator must know these troubling facts about our teens. Each fact is a wake-up call, but together they should mean: “Time for Code Red” This blog was written by the Bachelor’s Degree Online and published with their permission. One of the greatest lies ever perpetuated about the teen years is that they’re [...]



Talking About Adoption to Kids

Posted: November 8th, 2011 by Michele Borba


In honor of National Adoption Month Arming adopted kids with answers to insensitive queries about adoption Research on how adopted kids turn out (just fine thank you!) Adopting Parenting Are Special For every parent who has adopted a child, I honor you. Adopting parents are a special breed and research proves it. Studies show that most parents [...]



Answers to Top Kid Behavior Issues Parents Ask

Posted: October 28th, 2011 by Michele Borba


Picky Eaters. Tantrums. Sleepless. Time out! Whining. Top questions moms asked me last week on  Dr. Drew Lifechanger’s and my answers If you didn’t get the memo here is it is: There is no perfect parent. This I promise. We’re all in this extraordinary role of trying to raise good kids together and we all [...]



New Girl Scout Research Exposes the Impact of Reality TV on Girls

Posted: October 13th, 2011 by Michele Borba


REALITY CHECK: New research shows tween and teen girls who regularly view reality TV accept and expect a higher level of drama, aggression, and bullying in their own lives, and measure their worth primarily by their physical appearance. The Good, Bad, and Ugly About Reality TV for Girls As reality TV has become staple entertainment [...]