Expert Parenting and Character Education Consultant Dr. Michele Borba Will Speak October 9 at The Shipley School

The Shipley School invites the community to attend a presentation by Dr. Michele Borba, an internationally-recognized educational consultant, on Thursday, October 9, from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at the Bryn Mawr campus. Borba’s thought-provoking session will focus on ways to help our nation’s children who – regarded as the smartest and most educated generation – are also the most stressed out. Borba’s ideas focus on boosting self-reliance, resilience and confidence among children and teens.

During her presentation, Borba will touch on which skills matter most in raising successful, productive children and will share hands-on tools to help in parenting for success. Attendees will learn techniques to help children manage time and stress, handle defeat, bounce back from setbacks and learn independence.

Borba is best known for her practical, research-based strategies to enhance children’s character, self-esteem and behavior, reduce bullying and create moral learning communities. A best-selling author, she has written several books including The Big Book of Parenting Solutions and Parents Do Make A Difference and she frequently commentates on the Today Show, Dateline NBC, CNN, and Dr. Phil. Borba received a Doctorate in Educational Psychology and Counseling from the University of San Francisco, an M.A. in Learning Disabilities and her B.A. from the University of Santa Clara. She formally worked as a classroom teacher, with children with learning, physical, behavioral and emotional disabilities and in private practice with youth.

This free event is open to the public and anyone can register online at www.shipleyschool.org/borba. Walk-ins are welcome. The presentation will take place at The Shipley School’s Riely Theater, on Upper Campus, located at 814 Yarrow Street, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010.