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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 [...]



How to Raise a Good Kid: 10 Strategies that Build Strong Character

Posted: July 12th, 2010 by Michele Borba


Let’s play “Back to the Future” and pretend it’s twenty-five years from now. Your kids are grown and they’re healthy and happy. They’ve now come back for a family reunion. Here’s the key question: What character traits do you hope to see most in your grown child?
Here’s a hint and critical parenting point: Character [...]



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 [...]