Michele Borba, Ed.D. Michele Borba, Ed.D.
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Why Perseverance Predicts Success Better Than an Ivy Degree

Why Perseverance Predicts Success Better Than an Ivy Degree

by Michele Borba | Dec 5, 2020 | Articles, Character and Moral Intelligence, Goal-setting and Inner Motivation, Late Breaking News, Perseverance, Gives Up, Fears Failures

Why Perseverance Predicts Children’s Success Did you know that more top CEOs in United States graduated from a state college than an Ivy League University such as Harvard, Yale, or Princeton? Shocked? Research is showing there’s a far more important...

The Effort and School Success Connection

by Michele Borba | Mar 31, 2010 | Character and Moral Intelligence

REALITY CHECK: We need to teach our kids the value of effort. Doing so helps children recognize that a large part of success is controllable; it’s all a matter of how much personal effort and work they choose to put into a task. We can make an immense difference on...

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  • 6 Ways to Raise Kids Who Want to Make a Difference
  • 10 Ways to Raise Tolerant, Non-Racist Kids
  • 50 Books for Kids and Teens That Teach Empathy
  • Talking to Kids About Tragedy
  • Teaching Self-Control Boosts Success and Resilience
  • 10 Ways to Raise a Charitable Child
  • Kid Negativity Cures
  • 100 Movies for Kids and Teens that Nurture Empathy
  • Nurturing Gratitude in Kids 365 Days a Year!
  • 50 Ways to Model Character to a Child
  • 9 Ways to Cultivate Courage in Kids to Find Their Hero Within
  • Cures for Kids Hooked on Rewards
  • 5 Secrets to Raising Kind-Hearted Kids
  • Signs of Stress in Children and Teens
  • Teaching Kids to Be Upstanders
  • 45 Tips to Teach Kids to Stop Peer Cruelty
  • 7 Ways to Teach Perspective Taking and Stretch Students’ Empathy Muscles
  • 9 Habits of Empathetic Children
  • Tips to Help Kids Manage Anger and Strong Emotions
  • Teaching Problem Solving to Prevent Bullying
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