About us

You know today is a different world from when you were a child, but are children different too?

Parents have been raising children for eons, without any books, classes, or “experts.”

In fact, the science of parenting started in the 1940’s, over 80 years ago! Human beings don’t biologically or psychologically change much in 80 years, even 800 years, so children have not changed much since then. But the world sure has changed! Parents need to prepare children for the world in which they will live!

So, for the past 30 years, Parents Toolshop® has created 100+ research-based parenting programs and resources, conducting outcome evaluation studies of their effectiveness, and are constantly updating our materials based on new research and current events.

And you know what?

In those 30 years, as new research emerges, it has either confirmed what we teach or explained why what we teach is so effective.

So what makes our programs uniquely effective?

All Parents Toolshop® programs and resources teach our proprietary Universal Blueprint® GPS (Guide to Parenting Success) System.

It’s a simple step-by-step formula you can use to avoid common parenting problems and plan helpful individualized responses to challenges that do arise.

Once you know the system, it takes just a matter of seconds to know:

  • What is happening
  • Why it’s happening
  • What to say or do in that specific situation

Best of all, our system and the programs and resources that teach it aren’t just for parents. They’re useful to childcare professionals, parent and family educators, or anyone else who works with children.

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Programs + Resources

Training for the most important job on earth…being a parent!

It’s challenging to be a parent in today’s world! Get research-based information and proven-effective practical skills to use right away, to prevent common problems and plan helpful responses to those that arise.

Whether facing challenges like bedtime, homework, morning delays, chores, picky eaters, sibling rivalry, tantrums, bullying, device dependency, or more, you’ll find Done4U Solutions to customize to your needs!

Learn the Universal Blueprint® GPS (Guide to Parenting Success) System to plan individualized effective responses that are best for your child, situation, and family’s rules and values.

So you work with children, parents and families?

No matter where you are in your professional development, we have something for you.

  • Continuing education approval of parenting courses so you can improve your knowledge and skills, and give current research-based advice and guidance to the parents you serve.

  • Parenting courses and resources you can recommend to the parents you serve, to support your work with them and avoid reinventing the wheel.

  • If you have advanced knowledge and expertise in areas such as mental health, trauma, and working with special populations, we have opportunities for you to share with the parents and professionals in our community.
Want to use or teach Parents Toolshop® with others?

The Parents Toolshop® Leader Certification process includes:

  • Parent coach training, to use the Universal Blueprint® GPS system with parents.

  • Group Facilitator training to teach the Universal Blueprint® GPS system to parents.

  • Ongoing training, mentoring, supervision, and support.

Want to see if you would be a good fit? Click below to learn more.

On The Blog

How Can Stay At Home Parents Dealing With Loneliness Create Their Own Support Systems?

"Today’s stay-at-home parents are bringing professional skills to one of the toughest jobs out there—parenting. But without the built-in support networks of the workplace or nearby family, many are finding that connection and community are just as essential at home as they were on the job."

Why Parenting Education Matters (and How You Can Help Make It More Accessible)

Research shows parenting education can prevent and improve many problems families and society experience. Yet, many people don’t know it exists, think it’s only for “bad” parents, that anyone can be a “parenting expert,” or that professionals like therapists and pediatricians have been trained in effective parenting skills. None of those are true!

Are Your Children Lying? Why Children Lie and How Can You Encourage Truthfulness?

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