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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. [...]



Teaching Kids to Be Smart Spenders

Posted: August 14th, 2010 by Michele Borba


Parenting advice that I shared this week on the TODAY show  to help kids become smarter spenders, stick to a budget, and learn the value of a dollar
Do you sometimes feel like your kid’s ATM machine?
Do you worry you may be giving your kid an allowance when he’s forty-five?
Does your child spend faster than he [...]