Parenting Educator. Writer. Founder Young Leaders Program. Founder Parenting ToolBox -michaelgrose.substack.com

Joined November 2008
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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!
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Yowsers. I haven't been here for so long. Just saying.
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Obviously not a picture taken at a Young Leaders school where student agency is a game-changer.
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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…

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

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

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

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

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