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Michele Borba Blog: Nurturing Empathy In Our Children

Posted: January 10th, 2010 by Michele Borba


Moral IQ Tip: Children are likely to be more empathic if they understand why empathy is important and how it affects others. So point out the positive impact empathy can have on others in daily experiences.
One strong characteristic of morally intelligent children is that they are empathic. These kids can identify with and feel [...]



Michele Borba Blog: Get Kids Doing Social Justice Projects (It’s Never Too Early!)

Posted: December 18th, 2009 by Michele Borba


The first time I realized the power of involving kids in social justice projects was when one of my sons was just four. The two of us had gone to see the movie The Bear, and because it was rated as family oriented, I wasn’t prepared for the scene in which a bear is brutally [...]



Michele Borba: 7 Deadly Myths About Raising Moral Kids-And What Parents Should Really Do

Posted: December 8th, 2009 by Michele Borba


REALITY CHECK: Parents who raise moral kids don’t do so by accident. They are purposeful and deliberate in their efforts. They are also aware that they are the single greatest influence over their child’s moral development. Don’t let these seven deadly myths stand in your way of raising an ethical child with solid character.
Educators, parents, [...]