In EPISODE 29, Wayne and Rob talk with internationally renowned educational psychologist, Dr. Michele Borba, author of UNSELFIE: Why Empathetic Kids Succeed in Our All-About-Me World. They discuss the critical importance of helping children develop empathy, and why developing a healthy sense of empathy is a key predictor of which kids will thrive and succeed in the future. 

LIVE ABOVE THE NOISE: The Choice-Full Family Project

EPISODE 29: DR. MICHELE BORBA – EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST, PARENTING EXPERT, AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR OF “UNSELFIE”

A STEP-BY-STEP ACTION PLAN TO PROTECT AND PREPARE OUR CHILDREN FOR THE FUTURE Today, children live in a world of addictive screens, invasive apps, distorted information, and toxic social media. As this Noise in our world accelerates, what impact will it have on our children’s wellbeing – and their future? What will our children need in order to create a happy, successful, and more balanced life? One thing is certain – it won’t come from apps, devices, or social media followers. To create a positive and fulfilling future in a world controlled by tech, media and consumerism will require something not taught in schools – a new kind of IQ. We call it The Inner IQ – a critical set of inner qualities that protect and prepare children for the future. If you’re a parent concerned about how to best help your children grow into resilient, successful adults who can thrive in our digital age, the most important thing you can do is to help them develop their Inner IQ. That’s what this timely podcast by developmental and educational psychologist, Dr. Rob Reiher, and host, Wayne Yercha, is all about. Based on the latest science, and on Dr. Reiher’s decades of work and research at the top levels of the kids’ media and entertainment industries, LIVE ABOVE THE NOISE is a step-by-step action plan for parents looking for ways to protect and prepare their children for the future.