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Parents Toolshop® Advanced TIPS Online


On-Line T.I.P.S. is THE Most Comprehensive, Advanced Parents Toolshop® Course There Is — It’s Like Getting a Degree in Parenting!

With every module, you gain a deeper understanding of yourself and your child. You learn new skills that prevent and resolve the most common challenges all parents face. You'll even get little tweaks for the skills you already have, to get even better results.

Best of all, you'll get what no other parenting program has, "The Universal Blueprint® Parenting Success System." It's our proprietary problem-solving / decision-making process, which you can use to find customized solutions to each challenge, even complex issues or ones that are unique to your child and family.
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You can Transform Your Parenting, Family and Life with This Course

This self-paced online course is the next best thing to attending our fun, edu-taining live classes. It includes videos of our live class, which is the best way to learn the Universal Blueprint® system that’s both advanced yet easy to digest and process. Here's a 5-minute preview video.

Note: The Parents Toolshop® meets all criteria set forth by the “Parenting Curriculum Decision-Making Checklist” created by the U.S. Dept. Of Health and Human Services. Based on these definitions, this curriculum is a “Promising research-based program” that uses “solid research” methods to determine the outcomes of the program, namely a “descriptive” outcome evaluation study measuring pre/post skill improvement by the participants.

Attend this course to discover the most skillful ways to...

Develop a Conscious Parenting Mindset, so you avoid over-reacting or following old conditioning.
 
Raise a responsible, respectful child, by using a Balanced parenting style. 

Effectively Respond to Any Parenting Challenge, by learning a simple problem-solving formula. 
 
Foster Self-Esteem and a "growth mindset" by avoiding praise, which boosts egotism and a dependency on others (i.e. peer) approval
Get Cooperation the First Time You Ask – by using 3 simple tools and avoiding "carrot-and-stick" tactics that kill internal motivation.

Teach Children How to Solve Problems ---independently & responsibly. By using a three-step process, they'll learn how to make responsible decisions and resolve conflicts respectfully with siblings and peers.
 
Defuse Drama, without taking over, giving advice, or being a referee.
 
Keep Your Cool and Help Children Calm Down with individualized stress/anger plans. 
Correct Children With as Little as One Word – without lectures, threats, guilt or blame. 
 
Understand Why Children Misbehave – and What to Do About It by asking 2 simple questions.
 
Develop Self-Disciplined Children, by using the Top 5 tools for holding them accountable without ineffective timeouts, spanking, grounding, or restrictions.

Parent as a Team, so you and your parenting partners agree more often and are consistent. 

Here's What Graduates Say About Advanced T.I.P.S.

Watch Rose Graduate:


I’m not sure exactly how to thank you for teaching this class. It has literally changed the dynamics in my home from a battle (complete with swearing, orders, and foot stomping) to a mostly cooperative, sometimes chaotic, but overall LOVING atmosphere. I am enjoying my children more than I ever have, because I have learned what to reasonably expect of them and how to teach them my expectations. I am keeping myself calm (most of the time!) and focusing on what I want my children to do, what they can do, instead of constantly scolding, “no!” and putting them in time out. I don’t know if there’s a greater gift you can give a person than helping them better their relationship with their children. I am so, so grateful to you for teaching me how. What I’ve learned in this class will positively impact my family’s entire future. Thank you. All my best.

Rose Lounsbury, mother of triplets

Watch Carrie, a therapist, graduate


This is a fabulous program!! I am a parent, a grandparent, a therapist for children and adolescents and their families, and a former elementary school teacher and wish all parents would take this workshop. It is so effective, positive, and useful...and so "user-friendly." I have recommended it to many families, including my own adult children. A million "thank-you's" Jody, for this treasured gift! This is a fabulous program!! I am a parent, a grandparent, a therapist for children and adolescents and their families, and a former elementary school teacher and wish all parents would take this workshop. It is so effective, positive, and useful...and so "user-friendly." I have recommended it to many families, including my own adult children. A million "thank-you'd" Jody, for this treasured gift!

Valerie K. Sorosiak, MS, PCC

Watch Jamieson, Carrie's husband and a police officer, graduate.


I just graduated from the workshop and I can not tell you how blessed I am from the resources, applications, presentation, and the materials I received. No matter the issues I felt were unique to my child, there seemed to be an answer to the problem. These simple steps to building a family blueprint for MY family apply. The more I do it, the easier it gets. It is not just about making life easier for me as a parent, it is all about raising my children in a healthy way despite how I may have been raised or how the rest of the world says I need to be. I do not have to read a thousand other books. All the information is in one ”Universal Blueprint®”. 

Dawn Warren, mother

Learning each step of the Universal Blueprint® Parent Success System and its practical tools is as easy as 1-2-3!

Do the following for each Toolset and in no time you'll have a proven plan to personalize to your needs!

Read a Chapter in "The Parent's Toolshop®" Book

The Original Award-Winning Book

Read a chapter each module. The pdf e-book is included. (Order a softcover print book, if you like.)

This one-stop resource compiles the best research-based parenting advice from hundreds of resources and organizes it in a unique, proprietary system for finding individualized solutions to your parenting challenges. You get lifetime updates!

It even has a comprehensive index that can guide you to suggestions for responding to 1000+ parenting challenges. 

Watch a Video of the Live Class

Or listen to the audio whenever you are on the run, in a hurry, or need a refresher.
 
The 15 one-hour videos will walk you through each step and tool of The Universal Blueprint® 
Parenting Success Formula with the parents in this live class.

You'll feel like you are right there, as part of the group, learning from the other parents and Jody, a top-rated speaker and internationally-recognized parenting expert.

You walk away from each edu-taining video with practical language and action tools to put into action immediately!

Complete a Study Guide

Apply What You Learn

The book chapter exercises let you can use to practice what you are learning and apply the skills to your family. 

Complete/Submit a study guide that contains about 75 questions. Just answer a few after each Toolset chapter.

Submit a program evaluation.
Receive a course completion certificate. 

These qualify you to receive Lifetime Graduate Benefits. (See details below.)

REGISTER NOW FOR *ONLY* ADVANCED T.I.P.S.

VALUE OF COURSE =
    $1,600 for classroom videos
 + $  400+  of resources and bonuses in the course (The Parents Toolshop® book, class audios, bonus resources, etc.)
 + Lifetime access & updates (invaluable!)

TOTAL COURSE VALUE = $2,000+
 Your Tuition: $197  (a 90% discount!)  

* CHECK OUT THE OPTIONAL ADD-ONS BELOW.*
You'll choose them during the registration process and some discounts may be applied, based on the package you order.
I'VE REVIEWED ALL THE ADD-ON OPTIONS BELOW AND WANT TO *ONLY* REGISTER FOR ADVANCED ON-LINE TIPS

FREE OPTIONAL ADD-ON #1: VERIFIED GRADUATE

Verified Completion Certificate

You may be taking the Advanced T.I.,P.S. course only for your own self-growth, but the course still "checks off" your progress, tracking your course completion.

If you are taking the course for professional development credits, want to become a Certified Parents Toolshop® Leader in the next 2 years, need proof you completed the course for a custody issue, or simply want your time and effort acknowledged, then you want a verified certificate.

With this option, you'll answer questions about each chapter's content. Upon submitting the final study guide, you'll receive your certificate.

Professional CEU certificates are available upon request and involve submitting an additional CEU evaluation form.

Just DO the Assignments IN the Course and SUBMIT them to Receive this benefit at no extra charge.

LIFETIME Graduate Benefits

When you earn an Advanced TIPS Course Completion Certificate, you are eligible to receive ALL the following LIFETIME Graduate benefits and discounts:  
  • Get Hug Seats: Attend the group support calls for current attendees at no charge and receive a personalized problem-solving session, to demonstrate how easy it is to use the Universal Blueprint®. (Valued at $200) 
  • Free access to the Parents Toolshop® Graduate Facebook Group (Valued at $174/year)
  • 50% off Coaching Fees (Valued at $100/hour.) 
  • 50% off any Toolshop® class taught by the author. 
  • Complimentary Annual Private Coaching Session. Receive a 30-minute private phone consultation every year (valued at $100)
Access to Graduate Resources not available to the public
These include resources such as the "Choose Your Own Solution Hintbook” e-book (Value of all possible resources is over $3000)

There is no extra fee for these "basic graduate" benefits. There are additional graduate-only benefit upgrades you will be eligible to receive.

Verified Graduates Earn Continuing Education Credits

EARN CONTINUING EDUCATION  (CEUs)  
  • Approved for 31 contact hours or 3.1 CFLE CEUs for Certified Family Life Educators through the National Council on Family Relations.
  • State of Ohio, Counselor, Social Worker & Marriage & Family Therapist Board Approval for 30 CEU's for social workers Approval #RSX012201.
  • Most foster parents can receive long-distance continuing education credits. Print this page and get approval from your caseworker. Then be sure to add-on the "verified certificate" option.

OPTIONAL ADD-ON #2: PRE-POST SKILL ASSESSMENT & INSTRUCTOR FEEDBACK

Is there a way to document your skill improvement from taking the Advanced T.I.P.S. course? Sure is! Get a pre-post skill assessment. This option is especially important if you are involved in a custody dispute.

You also receive instructor feedback on your answers to the chapter practice exercises in The Parent's Toolshop® book.

NOTE: You must do the pre-test before you start any part of the training, so this must be ordered with the course.

You can get this add-on separately with Advanced T.I.P.S. and it's part of the all-inclusive discount bundle package below.

OPTIONAL ADD-ON #3: SUPPORT OPTIONS

Once you register for Advanced Online T.I.P.S. you'll have the option to get personalized support during your journey and beyond --- for life! If you choose to add-on the live support option, you can receive support in applying what you learn to your specific needs, answering your questions, and clarifying the information. 

Live GROUP Support Webinars
for Special Interest Parent Groups,
such as Conscious Parents, Foster-Adoptive Parents, Christian Parents, and more! Each session will clarify content, answer your questions, and provide personalized coaching.)

3 Private 1:1 Consultations
with your chosen Certified Parents Toolshop® Advisor while you are in the course.  One at the beginning, one about half-way through and one at the end.

NOTE: Add-on coaching and support are ONLY for Advanced T.I.P.S. registrants.

Attending this course with the live support option also meets the first pre-requisite training for becoming a certified Parents Toolshop coach, trainer, content contributor, or co-author for new Parents & Relationship Toolshop programs and resources serving special populations. 

OPTIONAL ADD-ON 4: SAVE $150 ON ALL 4 COURSES

Free Preview: Top 10 Mistakes Webinar

Get a quick summary of these little tweaks you can make to get big positive long-term outcomes. These are the things our class graduates say, “Why doesn’t anyone tell parents this!?” Well, we will…just watch this one-hour webinar.

Get more info or opt-in separately

ALL 3 TIPS Courses

Includes all courses, resources and bonuses for: Introductory, Basic & Advanced TIPS (Tools for Improving Parenting Success) online courses

Does NOT include: verified certificates, skill assessment, instructor feedback, or personalized support/coaching. (See Add-on #2.)
Get info & buy separate w/o discount

OR...GET THE ALL-INCLUSIVE BUNDLE

GET ACCESS TO ALL 4 VIRTUAL COURSES & DIGITAL RESOURCES ABOVE & SAVE $200+!

Want the biggest discounts on the most complete training & resource package The Parents Toolshop® offers? Want a "one-and-done" option?

ALL-INCLUSIVE BUNDLE INCLUDES: 
  • ALL 4 online courses the teach the Universal Blueprint® Parenting Success System --- almost 40 training hours!
  1. Free preview = 1 hour
  2. Intro TIPS = 2 hours
  3. Basic TIPS* = 5 hours
  4. Advanced TIPS* = 30 hours
  • Verified completion certificates for Basic and Advanced (See * above.)
  • Personalized instructor feedback on the chapter practice exercises.
  • Pre-post skill assessment report.  
  • ALL current Parents Toolshop® 
PLUS:
  • LIFETIME DIGITAL RESOURCES
  • LIFETIME RESOURCE UPDATES
  • LIFETIME GRADUATE SUPPORT

What's not included?
  • Physical resources that require shipping. 
  • Support services, like group coaching/support or personalized one-on-one coaching, which you can add-on after you register and pay your tuition for Advanced TIPS. (See details in "Optional Add-on #4 above.) 
See full details and order this package INSTEAD of ONLY Advanced TIPS

Course Table of Contents

Introduction

HERE ARE DIRECTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE COURSE. Use this as a checklist as you work through the course.
Welcome!
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Course Table of Contents
Links to Optional Add-ons (Some are time-limited.)
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STEP 1a: Sign your Online Training Agreement
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STEP 1b: Sign our Non-Disclosure Agreement (and see our policy for parenting partners' access to the course)
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STEP 2: EACH MODULE do the following steps
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STEP 3: Complete The Course to GRADUATE
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Downloadable Course Materials

Most of these files are in zip files so multiple files can be delivered in one compressed file format.

To Unzip Files

If you have a PC: Find the file on your hard drive. Right-click the file name and select “extract all.” If prompted, select the location on your hard drive where you want the files to go. The default will usually be in the same folder as the zip file. Check off the option to “show files” once extracted. When you click “extract” it will indicate it is working and when it is done it will show you the files.

If you have a MAC: Double-click the zip file to unzip. Depending on your settings, downloaded files may automatically extract to a new folder. The original zip archive will be saved; check for a folder with the same name as your zip file. Check the extracted folder to make sure the contents are not zipped. Sometimes documents and sub-folders will be compressed, and these need to be unzipped.
ALL AUDIOS of the Advanced TIPS Videos (zip file)
The ENTIRE "The Parent's Toolshop®" e-book
Parents Toolshop® Book Chapter Practice Exercises (All in 1 zip file)
Toolbox Section Post-Tests (required for verified certificate and Leader Applicants)

PART 1: FOUNDATION-BUILDING TOOLBOX

In this section, there are 3 Toolsets, presented in 2 modules. 

Before moving to the next section:
  • Complete the chapter practice exercises and answer the post-test questions to better retain what you’ve learned before moving to the next section/Toolbox. 
  • If you opted to get instructor feedback, submit your answers to the practice exercises. 
  • If you opted to get a “verified completion certificate,” submit your post-test answers.

POST-TEST PART1-Intro-Foundation-BuildingToolbox.docx

Module 1: Conscious Parenting Mindset & Parenting Styles

CHAPTER 1 DIRECTIONS for "Take a Tour of "The Parent's Toolshop" and NEW "Conscious Parenting Toolset"
WATCH VIDEO 1a: “Introduction to T.I.P.S.”
READ Bonus 1b: Chapter 01, Conscious Parenting Toolset, from the new Jump Start Guide
WATCH BONUS VIDEO 1b: “Childhood Programming and its Effect on Your Parenting Style"
After reading Chapter 1, do this before moving to Chapter 2.
CHAPTER 2 DIRECTIONS for "Parenting Styles Toolset"
WATCH CLASS VIDEO 2a: Parenting Styles Toolset
(optional) WATCH BONUS VIDEO 2b: The History of Parenting Styles What New Research Has Discovered.mp4
After reading Chapter 2, PRACTICE using The Foundation-Building Toolset

Module 2: The Universal Blueprint®

DIRECTIONS for learning Chapter 3: The Universal Blueprint®
After reading Chapter 3: PRACTICE Using the Universal Blueprint®
WATCH CLASS VIDEO 02b: Using the Universal Blueprint®
WATCH BONUS VIDEO 2a: 25th Anniversary Update on the Universal Blueprint®
Updated Summary Sheet of the PASRR Formula (replaces page 60)
UPDATED UB® flowchart (To fill out. Completed one is in Chapter 13)

PART 2: PREVENTION TOOLBOX

In this section, there are 3 Toolsets, presented in 3 modules. As you complete them, you'll want to complete the related post-test (HERE) and chapter assignments (provided with each chapter's module).

Before moving to the next section:
  • Complete the chapter practice exercises and answer the post-test questions to better retain what you’ve learned before moving to the next section/Toolbox. 
  • If you opted to get instructor feedback, submit your answers to the practice exercise. 
  • If you opted to get a “verified completion certificate,” submit your post-test answers.
POST-TEST PART2-PreventionToolbox.docx

Module 3: Self-Esteem

DIRECTIONS for Learning Chapter 4: Self-Esteem Toolset
After reading Chapter 4, PRACTICE using The Self-Esteem Toolset
Complete worksheet BEFORE watching video and have ready to review WITH video
WATCH CLASS VIDEO 3: Self-Esteem Toolset
Bonus handout: D.I.P. & D.I.P. Sandwich
Worksheet Answer Key (only look at after you complete module)

Module 4: Cooperation

DIRECTIONS for learning Chapter 5: The Cooperation Toolset
WATCH CLASS VIDEO 4: Cooperation Toolset
After reading Chapter 5, PRACTICE using The Cooperation Toolset
BONUS Video: Fun Game to Practice: Simon Can't Say Don't
BONUS handout: Competition Versus Cooperation - What Research Says

Module 5: Independence

DIRECTIONS for learning Chapter 6: The Independence Toolset
WATCH CLASS VIDEO 05: Independence Toolset
After reading Chapter 6, PRACTICE using The Independence Toolset
BONUS handout: The Master Prevention Formula
BONUS resource: Slide on 3-part Allowance Plan from Parents Toolshop®
BONUS resource: Age-specific Chore Chart from Shannon Rios

PART 3: CHILD PROBLEM TOOLBOX

In this section, there are 2 Toolsets, presented in 2 modules. As you complete them, you'll want to complete the related post-test (HERE) and chapter assignments (provided with each chapter's module).

Before moving to the next section:
  • Complete the chapter practice exercises and answer the post-test questions to better retain what you’ve learned before moving to the next section/Toolbox. 
  • If you opted to get instructor feedback, submit your answers to the practice exercise. 
  • If you opted to get a “verified completion certificate,” submit your post-test answers.
POST-TEST PART3-ChildProblemToolbox.docx

Module 6: F-A-X Listening Toolset

DIRECTIONS for learning The Child Problem Toolbox (Part 1: F-A-X Listening)
WATCH CLASS VIDEO 6: F-A-X Listening Toolset
Problem-Solving Worksheet: Print 2 copies. Write on 1 during video
After you do the reading assignment, PRACTICE using the F-A-X Listening process

Module 7: Sibling Toolset

The original book incorporated sibling issues in just one section, but there's a 1-, 3-, and 6-hour workshop and 6 week (live only) series just on siblings! So this extra module was added to the Advanced TIPS course.
DIRECTIONS for learning The Child Problem Toolbox Part 2: Advanced Sibling Workshop
WATCH CLASS VIDEO 7a: Siblings - part 1
Refer to this PowerPoint handout during Video 7a-Sibs-part-1
WATCH CLASS VIDEO 7b: Siblings - part 2
PRACTICE using Sibling mediation

PART 4: PARENT PROBLEM TOOLBOX

In this section, there are 2 Toolsets, presented in 3 modules, including an "Advanced" module not included in the original "big" book. As you complete them, you'll want to complete the related post-test (HERE) and chapter assignments (provided with each chapter's module).

Before moving to the next section:
  • Complete the chapter practice exercises and answer the post-test questions to better retain what you’ve learned before moving to the next section/Toolbox. 
  • If you opted to get instructor feedback, submit your answers to the practice exercise. 
  • If you opted to get a “verified completion certificate,” submit your post-test answers.
POST-TEST PART4-ParentProblemToolbox.docx

Module 8: Keep Your Cool – Basic

DIRECTIONS for learning The Keep Your Cool Toolset – Basic teaching (book)
After reading Chapter 9, PRACTICE using The Keep Your Cool Toolset
WATCH THE CLASS VIDEO: The Keep Your Cool Toolset - Basics
Bonus Handout: Anger Log page from Chapter 9
Bonus: slide showing 6 anger/stress styles and a few key ideas
Bonus: Constantly updated list of Resources for Teaching Children Anger/Stress Management Skills"

Module 9: Keep Your Cool – Advanced

DIRECTIONS for learning The Keep Your Cool Toolset – Advanced
WATCH THE CLASS VIDEO on The Keep Your Cool Toolset - ADVANCED
Handout for Class video on Keep Your Cool ADVANCED
BONUS handout: How to do EFT: Emotional Freedom Technique
Bonus Video: Jody's EFT demonstration

Module 10: Clear Communication

DIRECTIONS for learning The Clear Communication Toolset
After reading Chapter 10, PRACTICE using The Clear Communication Toolset
WATCH THE CLASS VIDEO of The Communication Toolset
Bonus handout: "Getting Back Talk? Let's Talk" from webinar.

PART 5: PROBLEMATIC BEHAVIOR TOOLBOX

In this section, there are 3 Toolsets, presented in 3 modules. As you complete them, you'll want to complete the related post-test (HERE) and chapter assignments (provided with each chapter's module).

Before moving to the next section:
  • Complete the chapter practice exercises and answer the post-test questions to better retain what you’ve learned before moving to the next section/Toolbox. 
  • If you opted to get instructor feedback, submit your answers to the practice exercise. 
  • If you opted to get a “verified completion certificate,” submit your post-test answers.
POST-TEST PART5-ProblemBehaviorToolbox.docx

Module 11: PU behavior

DIRECTIONS for learning about The PU Toolset (Problematic behavior that's Unintentional"
After reading Chapter 11, PRACTICE using The PU Toolset (Unintentional Misbehavior)
"Misbehavior Matching Game" HANDOUT to fill out while watching Class videos 11 & 12
WATCH CLASS VIDEO: 11: PU Toolset & PO for Attention

Module 12: PO behavior – parts 2 & 3

DIRECTIONS for learning about PO behavior
After reading Chapter 12, PRACTICE using The PO Toolset (On Purpose Misbehavior)
WATCH CLASS VIDEO: PO behavior Part 2 (Revenge and Giving up)
Clean Typed copy of Misbehavior Matching Game handout
APPLICATION: WATCH CLASS VIDEO PU-PO Part 3, to see how one challenge (BEDTIME) can be more than one problem "type"
Handout summarizing Bedtime issues and UB® PASRR responses

Module 13: Discipline

DIRECTIONS for learning about The Discipline Toolset
After reading Chapter 13, PRACTICE using The Discipline Toolset
WATCH CLASS VIDEO part 1: The Discipline Toolset - Teachings & Tools
Decision-Making Worksheet from Chapter 13
WATCH CLASS VIDEO part 2: The Discipline Toolset - Application & Problem-Solving
COMPLETE UPDATED UB® FLOWCHART
PRACTICE worksheet: Special Language of Effective Parenting
Optional Bonus: Webinar on Using "Problem-Solving as an Effective Discipline" by Kim Langley, M.Ed.

PART 6: MAINTENANCE TOOLBOX

In this section, there are 2 Toolsets, presented in 2 modules. As you complete them, you'll want to complete the related post-test (HERE) and chapter assignments (provided with each chapter's module).

Before moving to the next section:
  • Complete the chapter practice exercises and answer the post-test questions to better retain what you’ve learned before moving to the next section/Toolbox. 
  • If you opted to get instructor feedback, submit your answers to the practice exercise. 
  • If you opted to get a “verified completion certificate,” submit your post-test answers.
POST-TEST PART 6: Maintenance Toolbox
Answer key: Special Language of Effective Parenting

Module 14: Family Councils

Directions for learning about Family Councils
AFter reading Chapter 14, PRACTICE using The Family Council Toolset
WATCH CLASS VIDEO on Family Councils
Family Council Chapter Excerpt: Trouble Shooting Guide
Bonus Handout: First Council Agenda
Bonus Handout: Family Council Worksheets from Chapter 14

Module 15: The 3 C’s & the Universal Blueprint® for Adults

Directions for learning about the 3 C’s & the Universal Blueprint® for Adults
After reading Chapter 15, Practice using The Three C's
WATCH THE CLASS VIDEO on the 3 C's and the UB® for Adult Relationships