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The Greedy Kid Cure

Posted: September 1st, 2010 by Michele Borba


Parenting advice to reduce kid greed and reopen generosity
“But I’ve got to have a clown and a pony at my birthday. That’s what Tiffany had.”

“Sure, I have six pairs but the more shoes the better!”

“Grandma only gave me fifty dollars for an A!”
Have you noticed that we seem to have a lot [...]



Raising Ethical Kids

Posted: August 4th, 2010 by Michele Borba


Parenting advice to raise morally courageous kids who can stand up for their beliefs … because they know what they believe in
These past ten years might as well go down in history as the “Decade of Moral Erosion.” Wall Street “leaders,” politicians, celebrities, and even the clergy have been continual news stories–with a steady and [...]



How to Raise a Good Kid: 10 Strategies that Build Strong Character

Posted: July 12th, 2010 by Michele Borba


Let’s play “Back to the Future” and pretend it’s twenty-five years from now. Your kids are grown and they’re healthy and happy. They’ve now come back for a family reunion. Here’s the key question: What character traits do you hope to see most in your grown child?
Here’s a hint and critical parenting point: Character [...]