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‘Boyology: A Teen Girls’ Crash Course in All Things Boys

Posted: June 3rd, 2009 by Michele Borba


Today Show Segment this morning on “Boyology”    Let’s face it, most parents are traumatized by the idea of dating and teens. That’s why I love Sarah O’Leary Burningham’s great new book, Boyology.  Though written as a crash course for girls about dating, it’s a great source to help parents understand that dating can be [...]



Jon & Kate Plus 8, But What About the Kids?

Posted: June 2nd, 2009 by Michele Borba


However your feelings about Jon & Kate Plus 8 my concerns are with their kids. It’s obvious that all is not well the Gosselin marriage. And both partners readily admit that their relationship is at a crossroads. While viewers sense their tension they may be unaware of how it is trickling down to the kids.  I spoke [...]



Tips for the Tyson Family: Helping a Child Grieve

Posted: May 28th, 2009 by Michele Borba


I’m sure your reaction to the death of former heavyweight world champion Mike Tyson’s four-year old daughter was the same as mine: just profound sadness. But for her seven-year-old brother to find his little sister with an exercise cord from the treadmill wrapped around her neck is absolutely horrific! We know that the death of [...]



Teachable Moments from ‘American Idol’

Posted: May 22nd, 2009 by Michele Borba


If you weren’t among the millions watching this week’s must-see TV event let me be the one to break it to you: Arkansas student Kris Allen was officially crowned as the eight American idol. A record high of nearly 100 million votes were cast in the finale and thousands of kids tuned into the season [...]