One word is missing from the Voice debate: compassion abc.net.au/news/2023-02-0…

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

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

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 gives kids agency and independence. open.substack.com/pub/michaelgro…

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

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

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

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

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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)?

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?

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/michaelgro…

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

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

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