Confidence, Friendships, Independence & More: May's Best Parenting Guides
These Parenting Toolbox newsletters in high demand in May
Last month, these newsletters covered topics close to the hearts of parents as well as the schools and professionals that support them.
From No to Go: How to Help Kids Overcome School Refusal and Thrive.
Is school refusal turning your mornings into a battle? You're not alone. This Parenting Toolbox article unpacks this complex issue affecting many 5-12 year olds. Learn to understand the reasons behind school refusal, from anxiety to academic pressure, and discover compassionate, effective strategies to navigate this challenging terrain and support your child's return to school.
Ten Ways to Shift an Anxious Child's Mood
Feeling emotional extremes is part of life, but that doesn’t mean they must stay in those states. These ten practical tools help kids have agency over their emotions, allowing them to shift to more pleasant feelings when they feel low.
Speak Their Language: Best 20 Phrases for Raising Well-Behaved Boys
Raising boys is unique! The latest newsletter from Michael Grose's Parenting Toolbox offers practical tips and 20 essential phrases to help you connect, communicate, and guide their behaviour effectively. Learn what truly works to foster well-rounded, capable boys.
The Secret to Raising Children with Strong Agency: An Expert Guide for Parents (and Teachers)
Forget empty praise and neglectful minimalism. The key is high agency: fostering your child's ability to take initiative and make choices. Empowering them to act builds resilience, goal-setting skills, and a strong foundation for future success. Learn how to cultivate this vital trait in the latest Parenting Toolbox newsletter.
The Friendship First-Aid Kit: Expert Tools for Parents (and Kids)
Friendships can be tricky! Here are 10 time-tested tools to help parents guide kids through social ups and downs. Empower your child to become an expert friendship problem-solver, building agency and crucial life skills.