by Michele Borba | Feb 22, 2010 | Late Breaking News, Trauma, Grief, Post-Traumatic Stress
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...
by Michele Borba | Feb 18, 2010 | Self-Confidence
Parenting advice to help your shyer, more sensitive kids feel more comfortable in social settings and join in the fun of life QUESTION: “We have an eleven-year-old son who is extremely shy. Whenever we introduce him to new people, he barely acknowledges their...
by Michele Borba | Feb 16, 2010 | Anger Management
Part 2: How to Stop Bullying Using Proven Strategies. Let’s put an end to peer cruelty now! Here’s how…. Bullying Increasing In Industrialized Nations Bullying among our youth is a significant problem–and it is steadily increasing. We also...
by Michele Borba | Feb 11, 2010 | Peer Pressure, The Big Book of Parenting Solutions
PARENT REALITY CHECK: Do you know the signs of cold and cough syrup medicine addiction? If not, it’s time to get educated. If you need any motivation read these troubling stats: One out of every fourteen kids aged 12 to 17 (more than 2.4 million) admit using...
by Michele Borba | Feb 9, 2010 | Character and Moral Intelligence, Late Breaking News
Earth to parents: Are you aware of the energy drink called, “blow?” If not you should. I know. Kids will be kids. But there are certain risky behaviors kids, tweens, and teens do that parents better wise up, get educated about and step in. Allowing kids to...
