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Ending Homework Wars

Posted: August 24th, 2010 by Michele Borba


9 Tips to Minimize Our Nagging and Maximize Their Learning Until They Can Do Homework Solo!
“You can’t make me!”
“Why do I have to do homework?”
“Can’t I pleeeeease just go to bed?”
Homework time in many families can be very stressful and tension-filled for both child and parent. According to a survey by Public Agenda almost [...]



Stress Busters for Kids and Teens

Posted: August 23rd, 2010 by Michele Borba


3 steps to help kids and teens learn healthy ways to handle stress as they start a new school year
Think stress is just for adults? Not these days.
Research finds that between 8 and 10 percent of American children and teens are seriously troubled by stress and symptoms. And stress is also hitting our children at [...]



Ending Chore Wars

Posted: August 21st, 2010 by Michele Borba


Parenting advice to help kids learn to do household chores, boost responsibility muscles, and lend a hand without bickering

Years ago I learned a parenting secret from my girlfriend that I’ll never forget. Cindy and I were busy chatting away when she glanced at the clock and suddenly announced to: “Chore time!” to her kids. [...]