Hey everyone, before we begin, I just want to remind you to please check out my new

No Bad Kids Master course.

You can find out all about it at nobadkidscourse.com.

Hi, this is Janet Lansbury, welcome to Unruffold.

Today I'm going to be talking a little bit more about the nine Rye Parenting Basics that

I outlined in my article of the same title, Nine Rye Parenting Basics, putting respect

into action.

We have a new sponsor on the podcast with a product I think you'll find useful and should

check out.

It's called the Tony Box.

The Tony Box is a screen-free audio system that uses figures to play stories, songs, and

more to foster active play, listening skills, and imagination.

As you know, I'm not usually a fan of electronics and tech for preschoolers, but audio stories

are positive for brain development.

When my kids were little, audio recordings gave them and me, quality downtime, and felt

much better than giving them screen time.

The Tony Box is designed for children ages 3 and up to operate independently, and through

tactile play rather than more passively absorbing visuals on a screen, which can also be overstimulating

for young kids.

This is a simple setup and has a battery that lasts up to 7 hours.

Also, it has headphones, so it's great for travel.

This is definitely a product I would have appreciated when I was parenting preschoolers, and I think

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