Michele Borba, EdD, is an internationally renowned educational psychologist and an expert in parenting, bullying, and character development. One of the foremost authorities on childhood development in the country, she is a regular NBC contributor who appears regularly on Today and has been featured as an expert on Dateline, The View, Dr. Phil, NBC Nightly News, Fox & Friends, Dr. Oz, and The Early Show, among many others. She lives in Palm Springs, California, with her husband, and she is the mother of three grown sons.
Praise for Michele Borba:
“[The] go-to parent expert.”
*CNN*
“The most trusted parenting expert in America.”
*Dr. Drew*
“The Mommy Whisperer.”
*Natalie Morales, TODAY show*
"In this brilliant and timely book, Michele Borba brings into sharp
relief the key skill for children making it in the twenty-first
century -- empathy. This beautifully written, eminently actionable
book will inspire parents and their children to take on the complex
issues of our twenty-first century guided by the power of empathy
and kindness. This book offers a roadmap to a much brighter
future."
*Dacher Keltner, director of the Greater Good Science Center and
author of The Power Paradox: How we Gain and Lose Influence*
"UnSelfie is an absolute must-read for parents. Want your children
to be both caring and successful? UnSelfie shows you how, with easy
to implement techniques grounded in the latest research. It turns
out that empathy-- understanding other people's feelings -- is not
just "nice," but one of the most useful skills your children can
learn. An engaging read with vivid stories and practical advice,
UnSelfie is the most important parenting book you will read this
year."
*Jean M. Twenge, author of Generation Me and co-author of The
Narcissism Epidemic*
“UnSelfie contains everything parents and educators need how to
know to give children the ‘empathy advantage’ and raise a new
generation of caring, happy, successful kids. Nobody on the planet
is better than Michele Borba at showing you how to put empathy into
action. Read this book. It will change your kids' lives!”
*Jack Canfield, Coauthor of the Chicken Soup for the Parent’s Soul
and The Success Principles™*
"Once again Dr. Michele Borba has written a book that is not only
'good' but essential. By writing about empathy in the context of
our children's increased technology use, Dr. Borba penetrates the
often hidden world of electronics. She does so with a science-based
perspective that mirrors our own common sense. UnSelfie is a
must-read for parents, teachers, and policy-makers."
*Michael Gurian, author of The Wonder of Boys and The Wonder of
Girls*
“Dr. Borba’s 9-step plan for raising successful, happy kids who
also are kind, courageous, and resilient provides a revolutionary
new framework for learning empathy. Empathetic kids will thrive in
the future, but the seeds of success can be planted today—one habit
at a time. Read this book to find out how.”
*Madeline Levine, author of The Price of Privilege and Teach Your
Children Well*
“Countless books advise parents on how to foster their children’s
achievement and determination. But in order to succeed in today’s
world, it’s just as important to be kind, compassionate, and
concerned about the well-being of others. If you care about
cultivating these traits in your child – and you should – you’ll
heed Michele Borba’s wise advice.”
*Laurence Steinberg, Ph.D., author of The Ten Basic Principles of
Good Parenting*
“As a parent and educator, I understand why so many of us are
worried about the impact of constant connectivity and self-focus
our culture so often glorifies. But Michele Borba's UnSelfie gives
us such a powerful tool to counteract these seemingly overwhelming
challenges. She has wonderful and practical ways to reconnect with
our children and guide them so they can develop healthy
relationships with others. And really her advice doesn't only apply
to our children--we would all do well to follow Borba's advice.I
hadn't even finished it and I was already applying her wisdom to
how I am raising my sons.”
*Rosalind Wiseman, author of Queen Bees and Wannabes*
"As the world increasingly values and rewards self-indulgent and
narcissistic behavior, it has become more difficult to raise kind,
empathetic kids. This is the first book I’ve read that provides
clear, practical, research-based steps for for raising empathetic
children. UnSelfie is an essential, enjoyable read for parents and
educators, a book I plan to keep close at hand as I write, parent,
and teach.”
*Jessica Lahey, New York Times bestselling author of The Gift of
Failure*
“For children of every age, Michele Borba shows parents -- and all
caregivers-- how a focus on empathy can build moral courage,
kindness, teamwork, and self-regulation. She provides a gift to us
all in guiding us in nurturing the best capabilities of our most
precious resources and showing how natural it is for children to
focus on the ‘we’ and not the ‘me.’
UnSelfie show how natural it is for children to live their lives
with others at the center, and not themselves. In fact, empathic
children are more likely to grow up to be accomplished, admired,
cherished,beloved, and to serve as moral exemplars. By taking
themselves out of the center of their camera's pictures, our
children will find they open up new worlds of perspective,
connection, and relationships.”
*Maurice J. Elias, Ph.D., Author of Emotionally Intelligent
Parenting and The Other Side of the Report Card*
“Dr. Borba pulls the veil off of a much needed topic concerning the
unhealthy self-centeredness existing in our world today. Her
brilliant insight not only reveals the source of the problem, but
provides much need applications and skill set training. A must
read!”
*Darrell Scott, Founder, Rachel's Challenge*
"Michele Borba masterfully empowers parents to nurture each child’s
inherent goodness. This must-read book reminds us to keep our eyes
on the real goal of parenting – building young people who will be
the kind of caring, empathetic, contributing adults we hope them to
be. If we want our children to THRIVE through good and challenging
times we must never forget that it is their ability to reach out to
–and give strength to – others that will make the difference. Here
is a powerful book that will make a difference for our children
today as we prepare them to be the kind of adults we need to lead
our world tomorrow.”
*Kenneth R. Ginsburg MD, MS Ed, Author of “Raising Kids to Thrive”
and “Building Resilience in Children and Teens”*
“If I were asked to recommend just one book to parents, caregivers,
and educators that serves as an essential research-based,
no-nonsense, go-to guide for raising compassionate, caring,
empathic, successful and happy children, UnSelfie would be my
number one pick. Dr. Michele Borba is spot on with her
recommendations, practical strategies, and resources for giving
youth the empathy advantage badly needed in today’s and tomorrow’s
world. I cannot recommend this book enough!”
*Trudy Ludwig, Children’s Advocate & Bestselling Author of The
Invisible Boy*
“UnSelfie: Why Empathetic Kids Succeed in Our All-About-Me World by
Dr. Michele Borba provides a research-based road map and practical,
empowering strategies to nurture empathy in a self-absorbed world
that so desperately needs it. Inspired, hope-filled, insightful and
hard to put down - a must read for all parents.”
*Amy McCready, author of The “Me, Me, Me” Epidemic - A Step-by-Step
Guide to Raising Capable, Grateful Kids in an Over-Entitled
World*
“This beautiful gem of a book is a must read for all parents who
care about the quality of life of their children and the world they
inhabit. I can think of no better guide than Dr. Michele Borba to
teach parents exactly how to cultivate and nurture the missing
ingredient in their children success and happiness: empathy. . . .
Dr. Borba explains the very simple, easy-to-implement, age-specific
steps for how to change your child's perspective, today. What I
love most about this book is the poignant, engaging stories Dr.
Borba describes. I immediately began to share them at dinner with
my family, and as a parent and psychologist I know this is the best
way to teach. Storytelling creates unforgettable memories that will
strike a deep and resounding chord. This is how we change the world
for our children -- one moment of connection at a time.”
*Tamar Chansky, Ph.D., author of Freeing Your Child from Anxiety
and Freeing Your Child from Negative Thinking*
“Michele Borba has written a game-changing guide showing why
nurturing empathy in our children isn't optional -- it's essential.
This groundbreaking book is an invaluable tool for parents and
educators in their quest to raise compassionate, kind, and
courageous children in a culture whose only success metric are
grades, trophies, and resumes. For our children’s sake, I hope
parents heed her sound advice to raise UnSelfies."
*Philip Zimbardo, Professor Emeritus of Psychology, Stanford
University President & Founder, Heroic Imagination Project, author,
The Lucifer Effect*
“Empathy helps us develop true friendships and have a happy life,
and Michele Borba’s practical insights and advice are a huge help
for parents who want to nurture this essential skill in their
children."
*Harvey Karp, M.D., author The Happiest Baby on the Block and The
Happiest Toddler on the Block*
“Empathy is a gateway to success for kids across every area of life
— and Dr. Michele Borba leads parents on a practical, step-by-step
journey to get there. Passionately written and impeccably
researched, UnSelfie has practical strategies on every page that
you can use right away.”
*Rachel Simmons, author of Odd Girl Out and co-founder of Girls
Leadership*
"In this era of increased technology use, UnSelfie emphasizes the
important reminder that kindness, caring and being genuinely
connected to others is critical for children. Parents are their
role models and teachers in this arena. Borba offers numerous
suggestions for helping children develop and exhibit empathy and
helping families find ways to connect to each other with
digital-free activities. A great read."
*Tovah Klein, author of How Toddlers Thrive*
In Unselfie, Michele Borba boldly takes on the mistaken modern
myths and practices that may lead today’s young into the traps of
self-absorption, and she offers us a better way.
*William Damon, Professor and Director, Stanford Center on
Adolescence and author of The Path to Purpose*
“UnSelfie offers a life jacket for those swimming in a sea of
selfie culture. Wade in, cast your line and reel in a plan for
raising self-regulated empathic children. Three cheers for Michele
Borba!”
*Mary Gordon, founder of Roots of Empathy*
“Luckily for us, Michele Borba has focused her attention on one of
our most critical issues-- how we can raise empathic, caring
children. And she has brought to this work her great compassion and
an exceptional combination of skills. She listens deeply to and
earns the trust of children, parents and educators from around the
world. She draws on the latest, pioneering research with wisdom and
integrity and provides concrete, compelling advice and strategies
that parents and educators will eagerly weave into their daily
lives with children. She’s a treasure. She makes me hopeful that
our next generation of children will be more invested in each other
and more committed to creating a better and more just world.”
*Richard Weissbourd, Senior Lecturer, Director of the Human
Development and Psychology Program at the Harvard Graduate School
of Education*
Michele Borba has the rare gift of being able to take insights from
cutting-edge research on empathy and character development and turn
them into how-to strategies that any parent or teacher can use
tomorrow. Every generation has a few child rearing experts who
become the go-to persons for wise advice on the toughest challenges
facing families and schools. In our time, and around the world, no
one is a more trusted voice on character and child behavior than
Michele Borba. And no one is better equipped to help us raise more
empathic, kinder, happier kids.
*Thomas Lickona, director of the Center for the 4th and 5th Rs
(Respect and Responsibility) and author of Character Matters*
“I have never, ever read a book that combines solid research on a
timely and critical subject—the importance of promoting
empathy—with so many amazing and creative how-to suggestions that
turn this research into action. Unselfie is a must-read!”
*Ellen Galinsky, author of Mind in the Making: the Seven Essential
Skills Every Child Needs*
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