Dr. Michele Borba's Parenting Solutions -- Now is exactly when you should talk to your kid about alcohol. In fact, the earlier the better. And here's why. Kids are having their first drink three-and-a-half years earlier than kids from the baby-boomer generation. Seven percent of fourth graders and more than 8 percent of fifth graders have drunk beer, liquor, or wine coolers in the past year; and 27 percent of sixth graders have used alcoho...     11-17
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Dr. Michele Borba's Parenting Solutions -- "Why should I bother? You know they won't choose me." "What's the point? I'll never make the team." "Why are you making me go? You know I won't have fun." Let's face it: Kids with pessimistic attitudes are among the most frustrating breeds. They give up easily, believe anything they do won't make a difference, and assume they won't succeed. Sadly, they rarely see the good, wonderful things of life...     09-26
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Dr. Michele Borba's Parenting Solutions -- Kidnappings and sexual abuse have always been a parent's worst nightmare. This week our hearts go out to Jaycee Dugard and her parents. We can only imagine a smidgeon of their suffering. Our instinct is to keep our kids inside and watch them like a hawk, but it's crucial to keep things in perspective. The fact is, our kids are more likely to die in our bathtubs than be abducted. Only one in 500,00...     09-04
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