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Curbing Teen Drinking and Driving Dangers

Posted: April 8th, 2011 by Michele Borba


Parenting advice I shared on the Dateline special, “The Perils of Parenting” to help reduce risky teen drinking and driving behaviors that might even save your teen’s life! Would your kid get in the car with a drunk driver? You won’t believe what most teens do… This year I had the pleasure of working as [...]



Little Black Swans meet Tiger Mom: Why a toxic combo for girls’ mental health

Posted: February 21st, 2011 by Michele Borba


Young girls severe stress levels; Mental health at record low Parenting alert: Studies show steep rise in girls getting high to cope, as well as eating disorders, depression, suicide, self-mutilation, and perfectionism. Girls as young as 11 say they are “severely stressed;” eating disorders diagnosed in six year olds! Time for a Reality Check! The [...]



Michele Borba Blog: Teen Drinking and Substance Abuse Up – 4 Key Parenting Lessons

Posted: March 21st, 2010 by Michele Borba


After almost a decade of a decline in teen drug abuse, a new survey out this month shows a marked and troubling upswing in youth substance abuse. While there are some encouraging stats, the overall findings should make every parent keep an even closer eye on their child and not only in our own homes. [...]