by Michele Borba | Sep 3, 2014 | Friendship and Social Competence
You’ve bought the school supplies, sharpened the pencils and packed the lunches, but have you prepared your children for dealing with back-to-school jitters? Many kids experience a surge in anxiety as they meet their new teachers, see their new classroom and settle in...
by Michele Borba | May 24, 2013 | Parenting, The Big Book of Parenting Solutions
Midterms. Finals. College applications. It’s no secret that today’s teenagers are overwhelmed with pressure to succeed, both academically and socially. Expectations are high, and teens are turning to stimulant medications, like Adderall and Ritalin, because they think...
by Michele Borba | Nov 23, 2012 | Uncategorized
I don’t know about you, but I’m suffering from a case of only what I can call “Shudder Syndrome” and it seems to be getting worse by the second. It’s a relatively new ailment, but it always materializes when I read those disturbing statistics about young girls. I’m...
by Michele Borba | Nov 9, 2012 | Anger Management, Character and Moral Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Parenting, Stress, The Big Book of Parenting Solutions
Teaching kids to identify their body alarms and learn healthy ways to control anger “I tried to stay calm, but it was too late!” “I wish I could tell when I’m about to explode.” “Don’t keep telling me I’m going to lose all my...
by Michele Borba | Nov 4, 2012 | Anger Management, Anxiety, Pessimism, World Worries, Trauma, Grief, Post-Traumatic Stress
REALITY CHECK: Studies show children can develop PTSD. If a child has encountered a serious trauma please don’t overlook the possibility of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and seek help of trained and credentialed mental health professionals. Storms....
