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10 Simple Ways to Be a Better Parent in 2012

Posted: December 31st, 2011 by Michele Borba


Parenting Resolutions that Make Big Differences for Your Family There’s no doubt that we want our children to become healthy, happy, responsible and productive. And oh the things we do, the energy we exert, and the money we spend to try to make happen. But how many of us achieve the success and see real [...]



Getting Kids to Listen

Posted: January 5th, 2011 by Michele Borba


Parenting advice to help tune up your child’s listening skills, listen the first time, boost your communication style, and your relationship REALITY CHECK: Many experts say learning to listen is one of the most crucial habits our children need for handling life. Parenting for this change lays the foundation that fosters respectful communication as well [...]



Four Commandments to Reduce Teen Battles

Posted: December 15th, 2010 by Michele Borba


Parenting advice to help you pick your battles, upgrade your strategies and keep a strong relationship with your teen Let’s face it, parenting a teen is sometimes like walking through a minefield. They’re usually moody, stressed and sleep deprived. Then add those hormones kicking in, and it’s enough to throw up your hands. Well don’t. [...]



The “Calmer Family” Challenge: Are you ready to for Family Vow of Yellibacy?

Posted: December 3rd, 2010 by Michele Borba


Parenting advice to help families reduce temper, boost family harmony and achieve yellibacy! New research shows our kids are picking up on our stress far more than we recognize. Holidays just egg on those tempers. So are you ready to take the Vow of Yellibacy? Here are the steps! Let’s face it, yelling is one [...]



Getting Kids to Open Up About Their School Day

Posted: October 8th, 2010 by Michele Borba


14 Parenting tips to help you get beyond the “Nope,”  ”Yep,” and “Fine” kid response Does trying to get your kids to open up about their day feel like an inquisition? Do you feel like you’re giving your kid the third degree to tell you anything about their life? If so, studies show that using [...]