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Mother Knew Best (Or Did She?)

Posted: September 7th, 2010 by Michele Borba


The truth behind those words of wisdom from Dear Old Mom based on what the new science says about child development and parenting advice
Remember the sage motherly advice that was the soundtrack to your childhood? If you’re not sure how much of her philosophy to keep and how much to take with a [...]



Michele Borba Blog: 5 Tips for a Gimme Less Xmas (and Why It’s Better for Kids)

Posted: December 20th, 2009 by Michele Borba


If you ever had even the slightest bit of guilt about saying “No” to your kids materialistic whims, you can kiss those feelings away. A University of Minnesota study confirmed what every parent has instinctively known deep down: We’re not doing our kids any favors by giving in to their every whim and spending urge.
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Michele Borba: 5 Signs You May Have a Materialistic Kid–Are you ready to take the quiz?

Posted: October 20th, 2009 by Michele Borba


Might you have a materialistic critter on your hands?
REALITY CHECK Beware: materialism is hitting our kids at younger and younger ages. Two-thirds of mothers say that their kids ask for specific brands before the age of three.
The Children’s Society, a charitable group in the UK dedicated to improving childhood, released scathing survey results that are [...]