Michael Grose

This is the logo for Parenting Toolbox. My new newsletter that gives uncommon tools (not cookie cutter advice) for savvy, stress-free(well, almost...) parenting. Reactions most welcome!

Yowsers. I haven't been here for so long. Just saying.

Obviously not a picture taken at a Young Leaders school where student agency is a game-changer.

The current focus on parenting style is simplistic, restrictive and limiting for parents. This fabulous article shows parents how to develop a long term strategy that delivers true parenting effectiveness. Parenting by design open.substack.com/pub/michae…

In families first borns are: 1 Ground-breakers 2 Have privileges 3 Pressured too excel 4 Rule followers 5 Conservative(follow the family way) 6 Achievement-oriented 7 Often anxiety-prone 8 Often introverted 9 Often conscientious 10 Dethroned when #2 arrives (Dis)Agree?

Teen risk reduction is ongoing but these tools will help: Tool #1: Reward responsibility with greater freedom Tool #2: Give facts, not scare tactics, for decision-making Tool #3: Encourage to filter decisions thru- Is it safe? Is it fair? Is it smart (in my long-term interests)?

Cool tools to reduce teenage risk-taking open.substack.com/pub/michae…

Ten facts about first borns that every parent should know open.substack.com/pub/michae…

Ten facts about first borns that every parent should know open.substack.com/pub/michae…

Ten facts about first borns that every parent should know open.substack.com/pub/michae…

Giving kids social scripts to use when you're not around gives kids agency and independence. open.substack.com/pub/michae…

Giving kids social scripts to use when you're not around gives kids agency and independence.

Giving kids social scripts to use when you're not around open.substack.com/pub/michae…

Science-backed or old school: Family wellbeing practices that work open.substack.com/pub/michae…

One word is missing from the Voice debate: compassion abc.net.au/news/2023-02-05/v…