10 tips to boost the right involvement in children’s education so parents make the grade I’m in the MSNBC studios right now as a panelist taking part in a two hour special about the crisis in education called “Making the Grade.” The line up of experts is extraordinary. But the problem is mind-boggling: Every 26 [...]

Academic success impacts our children for the rest of their life: it influences their self-esteem, college selections, job attainment, financial success, and even their choice of spouses. It’s no wonder we go great lengths to give our kids an academic edge. But the good news is that parents can give their kids the edge they [...]

Yesterday I appeared on the TODAY show. Natalle Morales asked me a question that every parent sooner or later faces: “What should you do when your child doesn’t like his teacher?” Here are the steps to take to help you navigate this tricky teacher trouble that I shared. You can see the video clip here:  [...]

Michele Borba REALITY CHECK: Columbia University studies led by Carol Dweck found that praising effort helps create a positive mindset (or a “I can do it” belief) that also increases persistence and achievement while emphasizing inherent intelligence (“You’re so smart”) does the reverse.  One of the most important traits our kids must develop for successful [...]