by Michele Borba | Nov 28, 2011 | Materialism
Parenting tips to teach kids financial literacy and to be smart spenders and consumers during the holidays Well folks, it appears that the “official” holiday shopping mania has begun. Those penny saver adds are life-size. TV commercials promising...
by Michele Borba | Nov 17, 2011 | Anger Management, TODAY Show Appearance, Whining & Back Talk
What research says are best ways to curb a tantrum before, during and after the storm. The tips I shared on TODAY Show Temper tantrums—those annoying kid wails and frails and meltdowns—are common. Studies show that almost 70 percent of young kids have them. Tantrums...
by Michele Borba | Nov 14, 2011 | Courage and Assertiveness, Resilience, Thriving, Trauma, Grief, Post-Traumatic Stress
Parent and educator guide to using the Penn State tragedy and Sandusky trial to talk about sexual abuse to kids and teens; rucial safety tips to prevent abuse and signs of sexual abuse Once again, the Penn State child sexual abuse case is in the news and has adults on...
by Michele Borba | Nov 8, 2011 | Self-Confidence, The Big Book of Parenting Solutions
Arming adopted kids with answers to those sometimes insensitive “Where’s your real mom?” “Didn’t your dad love you?” type queries For every parent who has adopted a child, I honor you. Adopting parents are a special breed and...
by Michele Borba | Nov 7, 2011 | Uncategorized
What to do if your child receives cyber-threats or you suspect cyberbullying “A number of middle school students—including my daughter–are receiving vicious anonymous emails and text messages from peers. The school sent a letter home describing the problem as...
