Kids n More are delighted to present the first in a series of articles written by parenting expert Michael Grose. We will be featuring a new article every month, so make sure to come back and check out Michael's pearls of wisdom every month! To start off with a bang, here's a special article all about Michael, so that you can get to know him better.

About Michael Grose

Michael Grose is one of Australia's most popular writers and speakers on parenting and family matters.

He is the Victorian Speaker of the Year for 2002, presented by National Speakers Association of Australia.

A former teacher with fifteen years hands-on experience he has also written six books, including the highly acclaimed One Step Ahead, which has been released in the United Kingdom, Ireland and South Africa. He has also authored over 300 columns in newspapers and magazines across Australia.

Michael has been the presenter of keynotes and seminars in the education, community and corporate sectors, and has created a range of high quality, innovative parenting products which are used in at least 50% of Australian schools.

As well as achieving all this, Michael is also the father of three children, aged eighteen, sixteen and fourteen!

Michael's Books

One Step Ahead: Raising 3 to 12 year olds. The manual that should have come with your child. This comprehensive guide provides you with an easy-to-use framework for raising confident kids and building strong families and indispensable A-Z of parenting situations and difficulties such as sibling fighting, tantrums and making friends.

Raising Happy Kids: This internationally-acclaimed book is a practical guide has invaluable advice on promoting resilience and self-esteem, promoting optimism, positive discipline with tears, fears or put-downs and promoting emotional literacy.

Great Ideas for Tired Parents: Recommended reading not only for parents, but any adults who find themselves under the supervision of children. Australian Bookseller and Publisher

Working Parents: A popular book that shows parents how to work, raise kids and have a life! Based on recent research about working and parenting this is the only book that deals with parents who work.

A Man's Guide to Raising Kids: A straight-forward guide for men about how to be great dads for both their sons and daughters. It provides a comprehensive guide to the seven tasks that fathers need to do with their children linked to each stage of children's development.

Why first borns rule the world and last borns want to change it: Michael's new book outlines the impact of birth order on children's behaviour and personality development. It tells you exactly how to raise children in each position, how to deal with perfectionism and develop cohesiveness between siblings.

Michael also gives parenting seminars around Australia and overseas, including 'Living, Loving and Laughing Together: An Action to Build Strong Families'.

This seminar will be held in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Brisbane. For more information contact us, or email Michael on office@parentingideas.com.au for more information. Early bookings will recieve a special rate!