Category Archives: Emerging Adult Children 19-25

The “YES” List

Posted on January 28, 2021 by Judy Arnall, BA, DTM, CCFE

Too often, we tell our children what they can’t do when they are mad!  No hitting, no pushing your brother, and no swearing!  However, children think in the “can do” creative stage, not the “can’t do” of more non-tangible abstract … Continue reading →

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Raising Money Smart Kids

Posted on January 28, 2021 by Judy Arnall, BA, DTM, CCFE

When and How to Teach Finances A common question I get from parents  is when and how should kids start learning about money. Here is an age-by-age primer of what your child needs to know at each age group, from … Continue reading →

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Problem-Solving: When Time-outs, Grounding and Consequences Don’t Work

Posted on January 28, 2021 by Judy Arnall, BA, DTM, CCFE

When you look at your child now and imagine the teenage years ahead, does the image fill your heart with dread or joy and anticipation?  Do you see your relationship as a warm, loving, close one that has open communication, … Continue reading →

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How To Get More Patience

Posted on December 1, 2020 by Judy Arnall, BA, DTM, CCFE

Like a good marriage, it really helps to ignore a lot of daily irritations. Anger is like a fish-hook. We can choose to bite or swim on by. Sometimes, we just keep on swimming! Sometimes, we have to ignore the … Continue reading →

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Non-Punitive Screen-Time Family Contract

Posted on November 6, 2020 by Judy Arnall, BA, DTM, CCFE

https://www.todaysparent.com/family/parenting/an-age-by-age-guide-to-kids-and-smartphones/ Also featured in Today’s Parent Magazine Family Screen Time Contract  A Contract for Digital Health and Safety between Parent_____ and Child(ren)_____ Date:_________________ CHILD I agree to always ask you for help, explanation, advice and information regarding anything I can’t … Continue reading →

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Giving Kids Their Own Personal Space

Posted on October 30, 2020 by Judy Arnall, BA, DTM, CCFE

Small house, many children: How to give kids personal space Humans are territorial and want some control over their belongings and the space where they are kept.  We love to nest and this is the beginning of that behaviour for … Continue reading →

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Gift Giving from the Heart and Hands (instead of the wallet)

Posted on October 28, 2020 by Judy Arnall, BA, DTM, CCFE

Last Christmas, I had enough of shopping. With five children in the family, even with buying only one present to each other, there would have been 49 gifts to shop, pay for and eventually add to the inevitable mound in … Continue reading →

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Peaceful Parenting With Differing Parenting Styles

Posted on October 28, 2020 by Judy Arnall, BA, DTM, CCFE

  Parenting can be a real challenge for partners who don’t always agree in their parenting styles.  Luckily, there are some tips for a more peaceful atmosphere at home. 1.Striving for a united front is difficult. Let’s imagine that you … Continue reading →

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8 Parenting Myths Not Grounded in Research

Posted on October 28, 2020 by Judy Arnall, BA, DTM, CCFE

There are always some common parenting myths that seem to pop up as questions in my classes of teaching parenting over the last twenty years.  I am constantly amazed at how wide-spread they are across North America and Europe. There … Continue reading →

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Attachment Parenting 101

Posted on October 28, 2020 by Judy Arnall, BA, DTM, CCFE

“The attachment parenting philosophy is based on empathetically responding immediately to a child’s direct and indirect needs.  Attachment parenting is about treating children with dignity and respect afforded any adult.” These words were written by Ellen Percival and Sherry Kerr … Continue reading →

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