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Getting Kids to Open Up

Posted: August 17th, 2010 by Michele Borba


Parenting advice that helps kids open up, talk more, and let us know what’s going on in their world
Before I had kids, I was a teacher. I know probably figured out that there are certain students teachers will never forget, there’s one more part to the equation. There are also some mothers we will [...]



7 Deadly Questions to NEVER Ask a T(w)een and Why

Posted: July 2nd, 2010 by Michele Borba


Talking with an adolescent can be like walking through a minefield. At any moment you could be asking what you thought was a simple, sincere question only to find it triggering an explosive response. You know that communication keeps you connected to your child, but it often seems to backfire because of the type of [...]



Michele Borba: 10 Secrets to Stay Connected-Even Civil-With Your T(w)een

Posted: June 16th, 2010 by Michele Borba


Last year your daughter was so sweet, suddenly she has an “attitude.”
Two months ago your son was your best bud, now he treats you like you’re totally “uncool.”
Welcome to the world of parenting an adolescent. Throw out any of those child-rearing manuals you’ve used in the past. For the tween to teen ages you need [...]