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Is It a Discipline Issue or a Development Issue? Part 1 Young Children

Is It a Discipline Issue or a Development Issue? Part 1 Young Children Effective discipline of young children requires knowledge about the development of children. Normal toddler behaviour is often viewed as “misbehaviour” by parents who do not understand the … Continue reading

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Best Parenting Tips from the Trenches

  By Judy Arnall, BA, CCFE-Certified Canadian Family Life Educator   Sleep cures all:  Half of all discipline issues could be prevented if parents could secure a full eight hours of sleep in a 24 hour day. Make sleep a … Continue reading

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Worried about Summer Learning Loss? Isn’t Minecraft Educational?

by Judy Arnall Your ten-year old daughter is wasting another beautiful summer day inside the house, playing Minecraft. You fear that her brain is becoming atrophied for lack of academic stimulation. You worry about education company warnings that children can … Continue reading

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Parenting in Public – Etiquette 101

Part of the parenting job is to teach children proper socialization and to be considerate of others in public places. These skills will help children get along harmoniously with their future teachers, friends, co-workers, bosses and in-laws. Learning the etiquette … Continue reading

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Parenting is the Ultimate Volunteer Job

Parenting is the Ultimate Volunteer Job Twenty-two years ago, I signed up for a volunteer job. It had long hours, lots of sacrifices and hefty dues. There are many volunteers like me, and because of that, we are too ordinary … Continue reading

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Childhood Germs: How to keep your child healthy from swine flu when school starts

Parents are very concerned about Fall – a time that signals the start of school or preschool and the continuance of daycare and childcare situations. With the worldwide scare of swine flu (H1N1) parents wonder what they can do to … Continue reading

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One size fits all?

  In every parenting book there is one chapter missing.  That’s the chapter about your child.  Remember to pick what fits/works/makes sense to you and leave the rest.  You know your child and family best! You can order this purse … Continue reading

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