by Michele Borba | Jan 11, 2021 | Appreciation and Gratitude, Blog, Character and Moral Intelligence, Character development, Empathy and Kindness, Gratitude, Manners, Resilience, Thrivers, UnSelfie, Unselfie Project
Seven simple ways to boost gratitude in kids and help them learn to count their blessings 365 days a year! Let’s start with a Reality Check: Researchers are seeing a disturbing upsurge of kids who are a bit too spoiled, a bit too unappreciative, less...
by Michele Borba | Jan 11, 2021 | Blog, Character and Moral Intelligence, Character Education, Integrity, Moral Identity, parenting, parenting advice, parenting expert, Resilience, Thrivers, UnSelfie
The easiest way to teach kids character is not a program, but by being an example of character. Be the model you want your child to copy. Of course, we want our children to become good, responsible, respectful and successful human beings! But in our quest to...
by Michele Borba | Jan 3, 2021 | Anxiety and World Worries, Blog, Depression and Suicide, parenting, parenting advice, parenting expert, Resilience, Self-Control, Stress, The Big Book of Parenting Solutions, Thrivers
Do you know the signs of stress in children and teens? Stress is mounting in our kids and it’s crucial that we recognize each child’s unique stress indicators to help them cope with an uncertain new world. REALITY CHECK: Reports say that stress is mounting...
by Michele Borba | Dec 30, 2020 | Blog, Character development, Character Education, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy and Kindness, parenting, School and Learning, School Success, Thrivers, UnSelfie
How to teach kids perspective taking skills and step into others’ shoes! I was visiting a Kansas school when I happened upon two boys engaged in serious conversation with their principal. The eleven-year-olds were in trouble (again) for another...
by Michele Borba | Feb 16, 2018 | Blog, Character development, Death and Grief, Parents Do Make A Difference
How to Talk to Kids About a Tragedy Another school shooting. All of us-including our children-are trying to make sense of the unimaginable. But how do we talk to kids about tragedy? If you’re a parent or a teacher you may be wondering how to talk about to kids...
