Bored children? Need some ideas for getting children away from screens? Here are some tips for all ages:
Parenting the Digital Generation- What’s Next? The Hunger Games: Toddler Edition? March 21, 2012I’m seeing the movie on Friday and my daughter, 17, has insisted I read the book before the movie. It’s definitely subject matter that appeals to teens and pre-teens, but as a parent and adult, I am horrified that the … Continue reading →Judy Arnall
- Faceoook Parenting for the Troubled Dad of Teen February 16, 2012It would be interesting to see what led up to the daughters frantic posting. I wonder if teens are being more disrespectful these days because most parents punish their kids in disrespectful ways? Which comes first, rebellion and then punishment … Continue reading →Judy Arnall
- Celebrate Your Toddler’s “No!” February 7, 2012I walked into the kitchen and discovered my two-year-old blonde haired daughter, dressed in her little pink fleece sleeper with the padded feet, standing on top of the chair next to the counter. She was preoccupied with dipping her fingers … Continue reading →Judy Arnall
- How to discipline toddler hitting, biting, throwing and tantrums December 20, 2011Parenting expert, Judy Arnall, discusses hitting, biting, and tantrums. Continue reading →Judy Arnall
- Time-In, instead of Time-out for child discipline, by parenting expert, Judy Arnall December 20, 2011How to do a time-in, instead of a time-out. Continue reading →Judy Arnall
- Co-Sleeping with School-Aged Children October 26, 2011Family Bedrooms Still Popular Even with School-aged Children By Judy Arnall “But Mom! You don’t have to sleep alone!” Kyle protests to his mom when she suggests that he might want to sleep in his own room. Family bedrooms are … Continue reading →Judy Arnall
- 123 Time-Out – Know the Risks! October 26, 2011123 Time-Out Advantages and Disadvantages By Judy Arnall Time-out seems to be a popular discipline/punishment method. Parents need to be aware that it has risks for their child and their relationship. Although many parents claim it has “worked” they often … Continue reading →Judy Arnall
- What is Your Child Really Saying? Translating Attitude October 26, 2011Attitude is sarcastic anger. Sometimes, it’s a snarky I-statement or You-statement. If you look underneath, often, it’s a sign that your child is ready for more independence and feels thwarted in some way. Does she have reasonable choices? Can you … Continue reading →Judy Arnall
- Top Ten Phrases to Instantly be a Better Parent October 4, 2011Many times as parents, we blurt out sayings that we heard as children and later vowed to never say to our own children. However, that is easier said than done. In times of stress, we revert very easily back to … Continue reading →Judy Arnall
- Benefits of Travelling With Children March 31, 2011We brought our two children (a toddler and a baby) to England and Ireland on our first family overseas trip in 1996. During that first trip, we were introduced to the travelling perils of sick infants on cars, trains, … Continue reading →Judy Arnall
- What’s Next? The Hunger Games: Toddler Edition? March 21, 2012
