The Parental Tool Box

Making Sound Decisions - Part 3

The final episode from the three part interview with the author's son, Lucio Guido, dives into the creation of the audiobook. Contrary to what is said, the audiobook is absolutely available right now, and you can start listening with audible or any of your other favorite audiobook services today!

Designing The Tool Box

This is the second episode of a three part interview with the author's son, Lucio Guido. In this episode we focus on what guided his decisions when designing the paperback and ebook versions of The Parental Tool Box, and what the process looked like for a family to publish a book together.

The Sonny Side - Part 1

Dayna and Jim interview their son, Lucio, in this first of a three part series. In this episode, Lucio discusses how he came to be involved in The Parental Tool Box and his initial reactions to the material. He also starts to give some perspective on what it was like being raised by the authors of The Parental Tool Box.

Framing

Jim and Dayna walk you through a deep dive into one of the the most versatile and impactful skills to add to your tool box, Framing.

Where To Start

While The Parental Tool Box is written in a style where each chapter builds on previous content, we know through experience that both parents and clinicians often want alternate starting points which best tend to their immediate needs. In this podcast Dayna and Jim discuss various ways for parents and clinicians to get started working with The Parental Tool Box with recommendations on how to start using and implementing its impactful contents.

Workshop Inventory

Dayna and Jim take an opportunity to reflect on the feedback they have received for The Parental Tool Box. This discussion provides excellent insight on best practices for reading their book as well as applying the content to your daily life. Find out which chapters are having the most impact for people today.

Catch Them Being Good

Catch Them Being Good -
People who feel good about themselves generally are more open to accept challenges and constructive criticism. In this podcast Jim and Dayna discuss and give many examples of the benefits of Catching Your Child, Friends, Partner and even yourself being Good.

Strength Based Language

Strength Based Communication -
As parents how you say something is as important as what you say. In this podcast Jim and Dayna discuss the ways you can speak which opens your child up to accepting your support and guidance.

The Three Rs

The 3R’s - 
In this episode Jim and Dayna explore the beneficial roles the skills of Reframing, Replacing and Rewiring play in learning and personal development, as well as in creating a mutually respectful relationship with your child.