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Michele Borba Blog: & Parenting Solutions to Help Kids Rebound from Mistakes

Posted: March 1st, 2010 by Michele Borba


Many historians feel that one of Winston Churchill’s greatest speeches was given at a graduation ceremony at Oxford University. He had worked on the speech for hours. When the moment finally came, Churchill stood up to the cheering crowd, and in a strong, clear voice shouted just three words, “Never give up!” He paused a [...]



Michele Borba Blog: How to Talk to Your Kids About Layoffs and Tough Financial Times – and Why You Must

Posted: February 22nd, 2010 by Michele Borba


I’m sure you’ve read those dismal reports about job insecurities: the U.S. unemployment rate is now at the highest level since 1993. We are stressed and worried and rightly so, but so too are our kids.
I’ve received a number of email queries lately from parents asking for guidance. And did a segment on the TODAY [...]



Michele Borba Blog: A secret of self-control parents must know. Research shows it’s key to kids’ 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 challenged a [...]