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Youth Narcissism and Social Networking

Posted: October 12th, 2011 by Michele Borba


Is social networking connected with the rise of teen narcissism? Yesterday I posted “The Teen Arrogance Cure” but today I want to dig deeper into troubling research reports that show a rise in teen narcissism and a decrease in their empathy. Here is my report I gave on the TODAY show and the facts that [...]



Parents Too Plugged In? That’s what our kids say

Posted: March 14th, 2011 by Michele Borba


Parenting advice I shared on the NBC DATELINE special “The Perils of Parenting” and wow was it ever an eyeopener! “She’s always on her blackberry. It’s soooo annoying!” “I hate it when he’s talking on his cell. It makes me feel sad.” “I put an timer on the computer. When it goes off, it’s time [...]



Dangerous Websites for Teen Girls

Posted: January 30th, 2011 by Michele Borba


Parenting alert: Websites tailored to young girls that encourage negative self-image, eating disorders and cold-blooded cruelty Research is showing a clear and troubling trend in the mental health of our daughters. Eating disorders, stress, depression, smoking, binge drinking, a peer creulty are steadily rising. Though the internet is certainly not the prime cause, it can [...]