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38 Parenting Practices That Build Moral Intelligence

Posted: August 28th, 2011 by Michele Borba

The family is the first school of virtue. Even in our increasingly toxic culture, parents can still have the inside track in their children’s development because parents are their children’s first and most important moral teachers. That premise only applies though if parents choose to use their moral influence. Remember, children do not acquire strong [...]

Why Teaching Self-Control Boosts Kid Success

Posted: February 21st, 2010 by Michele Borba

New research shows that children who can pass up a marshmallow are more likely to succeed as adults. But why? Here’s the secret every teacher and parent should know… The Famous Marshmallow Test and Implications on Our Kids’ Later Success In 1960, Walter Mischel, a psychologist at Stanford University, conducted the now famous Marshmallow Test. Mischel [...]

Michele Borba: Anger Management Tips for Kids

Posted: August 7th, 2009 by Michele Borba

Michele Borba REALITY CHECK: Does your child have difficulty controlling his anger? Does he resort to using aggressive behaviors such as biting, hitting, spitting or fighting? Does he yell or quickly lose control? If so, you’re not alone. Over the years I’ve received hundreds questions from parents, and by far the largest number deal [...]