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Michael Grose I Parenting Toolbox

Dear Parents,

Welcome to Parenting Toolbox, a fortnightly newsletter for intelligent, stress-free parenting. We are now sharing the Parenting Toolbox with our parent community. 

Every newsletter is a parenting masterclass from 12-time author Michael Grose, delivering unique ideas and tools for intelligent, stress-free parenting.

Michael is a former teacher and one of Australia's leading parenting and educational writers and speakers. He is the author of 12 books for parents, including the best-selling Why First Borns Rule the World. Currently he supports over 1500 schools in Australia and internationally to build strong partnerships with their parent communities!

This newsletter will be sent out on alternate weeks to our usual Alamanda College newsletter. 

We hope our families find this resource helpful!

Parenting Toolbox newsletter:

A light-hearted parenting tool with seriously good outcomes. by Michael Grose

Add this to your parenting toolbox for better relationships, happier kids and a more relaxed family-life.

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How to Teach Kids to Think Forward and Why It’s a Smart Thing To Do. by Michael Grose

This simple but powerful tool sets kids up for success, yet few people use it.

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From No to Go: How to Help Kids Overcome School Refusal and Thrive. by Michael Grose

This complete Parenting Guide to School Refusal is a must for every Parent, Teacher and School.

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So, your child or teen argues with you. Here’s what to do. by Michael Grose

How to respond successfully when kids argue without tears, fears or clipping their ears.

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Ten Facts about First Borns Every Parent (and Teacher) Should Know. by Michael Grose

Fascinating insights into our biggest cohort of kids - first borns. They're in every family, classroom and team.

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Success at School Edition: How to Help Your Child Succeed This Year (and Every Year). by Michael Grose

How to make this year the best year ever for you and your child.

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Here's the Key to Parenting Success...... by Michael Grose

Get this right, and parenting success is within your grasp.

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Don't parent like it's 2005. by Michael Grose

Navigating parenthood today: Essential trends and tools for lasting success.

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12 Ways to Immediately Build Independence In Your Child: A Parenting Masterclass. by Michael Grose

Start building autonomy and self-reliance in your kids today.

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25 Simple Parenting Tools To Ensure Your Kids Thrive In 2025. by Michael Grose

Leap into the new parenting year with this carefully-selected set of parenting pearls.

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Best 7 Parenting Insights From the Vibrant Tapestry of India. by Michael Grose

Solving some of your most difficult parenting problems and challenges.

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How to Make your Parenting Habits so Simple that You Can't Fail. by Michael Grose

Here's a foolproof way to learn new parenting skills and become a better parent.

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Understanding Your Kids' Character Strengths: A Simple Guide. by Michael Grose

These three questions will help you unearth your child's signature strengths.

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Want to Be a Better Parent? Try This Method for Instant Improvement. by Michael Grose

Discover how creating micro-habits transforms your parenting playbook.

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Confidence Switch: How to Ensure It Stays ON for Your Child. by Michael Grose

Essential Tools To Maintain Your Child's Belief In Themselves.

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Unleash Your Parenting Genius In Minutes With Five High Impact Questions. by Michael Grose

To get wise parenting solutions, you need to ask wise questions.

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Expert Tools for Successfully Managing Boys' Behaviour: A Guide for Parents by Michael Grose

Find disciplining boys a challenge? These 7 expert tips will have them eating out of the palm of your hand......well, almost!

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