by Michele Borba | Jan 13, 2021 | Blog, Child Development, Emotional Intelligence, Enhancing Self-Esteem and Empowering Kids, Friendship Making, parenting, parenting advice, parenting expert, Resilience, Self-Esteem, The Big Book of Parenting Solutions, Thrivers
Kid Negativity Cures to Boost Optimism Children with poor self-beliefs often have bombarded themselves for so long with a steady stream of derogatory messages. Their potential for success is greatly limited, because they don’t believe in their capabilities. Self-talk...
by Michele Borba | Jan 11, 2021 | Articles, Blog, Character and Moral Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy and Kindness, Self-Control, Social Emotional Learning, Thrivers, UnSelfie
Movies can create fun memories and nurture the habits that boost empathy. And empathy can help our children thrive. Films can stir our emotions, spark our curiosity, creating lasting memories, and become portals to other worlds. In some cases, a movie can whip our...
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 4, 2021 | Blog, Enhancing Self-Esteem and Empowering Kids, Resilience, The Big Book of Parenting Solutions, Thrivers, UnSelfie, Upcoming Media and Speaking Appearances
If your child is hooked on rewards, beware. Rewards can reduce kids’ potential to thrive. “What do I get if I do it?” “How much will you give me?” “Why should I do it if you don’t pay me?” Heard any of these words lately from your darling...
