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For forty years, one question has guided Dr. Michele Borba's work: what does it actually take to raise a kid who thrives?

An educational psychologist, bestselling author, and longtime TODAY show contributor, Dr. Borba has spoken to more than one million parents, teachers, and child advocates across five continents. She's the voice major outlets turn to when families need answers; appearing on the TODAY show, Dr. Phil, Good Morning America, Anderson Cooper, CNN, and in The New York Times, USA Today, and TIME.

Across her books; Thrivers, UnSelfie, Building Moral Intelligence, Parents Do Make a Difference, and more; one idea runs through every page: the qualities that matter most in a child's life are teachable. Confidence. Empathy. Self-control. Integrity. Curiosity. Perseverance. Optimism. They aren't traits some kids are simply born with; they're strengths caring adults can build, on purpose, starting today.

That's the foundation ThriveScore is built on.

ThriveScore isn't a passing wellness trend or a one-off quiz. It's the practical translation of the framework Dr. Borba has spent her career developing; research-backed, classroom-tested, and shaped by four decades of work with real families. When you use ThriveScore, you're using a tool grounded in the same approach that has helped a million parents around the world raise children who don't just succeed, but thrive: healthy, kind, resilient, and ready for the life ahead.