October
2014

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Upcoming Webinars and Classes

NEW! "Parenting With Patience" Free Webinars Sponsored by Calgary's Child Magazine
 
Third Thursday Evening of Every Month from 8-9 pm MST
   
"He Dared Me!  Helping your child resist negative peer pressure"
"Morning Madness and Afterwork Arsenic Hour: Managing working parents' most challenging situations"
"Thinking about Homeschooling"
"Picky Eating"
"How to Keep Siblings Occupied During Activities"
"The love languages of parenting"
"Helping Your Child Adjust to the New Baby"
"Sibling Rivalry Remedies"
"The Playgroup Altercation: When your child is the victim/hitter" 
"Getting Ready for a New School Year"
"The Upside of Video Games"
"Public Parenting Etiquette 101"


 

These webinars have aired but the recording is available to purchase

 

Next Webinars Upcoming-Seats are limited so register now!
 
October 16th, 2014 8 pm MST
"Parenting With Patience"
 
December 18, 2014 8 pm MST
"Tricky Holiday Family Situations Q and A"
 
January 15, 2015 8 pm MST
"Bully Busters"
 
February 19th, 2015, 8 pm MST
"How the Alberta School System Works"
 
 
NEW!  Families Forever Free Webinars Sponsored by APCA
Held in the first week of every month
Presented by a Certified Canadian Family Life Educator
October 2nd, 2014, Tuesday, 8-9 pm Alberta Time, 7 pm Vancouver, 10 pm Toronto, 11:30 pm St. John's NL
"Picky Eating"
November 3rd, 2014, Monday, 8-9 p.m.
"Toilet Learning"
December 1 st, 2014, Monday, 8-9 p.m.
"Taming Temper"

 

 
Terrific Toddlers 4 Week Course Webinar Series
Developed by Alberta Health Services and delivered by Attachment Parenting Canada Association
4 Thursday Evenings October 23, 30, November 6, 13, 2014
8-9 p.m. Mountain (Alberta) time, Online live class and copies.  Workbook and certificate will be mailed out.


  

 

 


Parenting Today's Teens In-Person Class
Provided by The University of Calgary, Continuing Education
For parents and caregivers of children ages 11-20 years
4 Tuesdays 6-9 pm Oct 15 - Nov 5, 2014
 

 


Parent Effectiveness Training-In Person Class
Provided by the University of Calgary, Continuing Education
October 14th to November 4, 2014
For parents of ages 2-20 years
 

Parents and Children Together Non-Profit Playgroup in Calgary

Fall sessions begin Sept 23 and run to Nov 25, 2014

Please register here
 
 

Parent Effectiveness Training In-Person Class
Provided by Professional Parenting
September 18 - October 9th, 2014
Banbury Crossroads School
Thursdays 4-6 pm

 

 

Speaking for your Early Years Conference 

The average conference participant views 600 powerpoint slides.  This year, don't put your audience to sleep. Hire a professional speaker with expert content who will deliver interactive, multi-sensory large audience presentations.
Internet Safety and Teacher/Parenting Conference Speaker Judy Arnall .flv
Internet Safety and Teacher/Parenting Conference Speaker Judy Arnall .flv


Judy Arnall BA, DTM, CCFE

Judy is a Certified Canadian Family life Educator, Distinguished Toastmaster and Professional Speaker that specializes in teaching parents interactively about brain development and non-punitive, respectful parenting practices. She will NOT read powerpoint bullets.

New for 2015   All inclusive speaking package anywhere in Canada

1 keynote of your choice
2 breakouts of your choice
1 all-day training session of your choice
6 products for door prizes

All for one low price.
Contact Judy at jarnall@shaw.ca  for fee schedule
New keynote:

Building a Three Pound Computer; How Parenting Affects Childhood Brain Architecture

Your audience will:
  • Explore the age-old concept of 'nature' vs 'nurture' and the effect on brain development
  • Consider the influence of genes, fault lines, wiring, and foundations
  • Identify three kinds of stress and their impact on brain functioning
  • Discover how parents contribute to the 'serve' and 'return' interactions between parents and child
  • Investigate the parenting style axis and evaluate the benefits of 'nurturing' and 'structure'
  • Review best parenting practices that build resiliency and develop children's best potential

In every presentation topic, Judy builds in reference to the above concepts.   

 

Keynote information 

 

Watch more speaking demonstration  

 

New Book Coming in October 17

 
Parenting With Patience:
Turn Frustration into Connection with 3 easy steps
by Judy Arnall
 
Packed with tips on how to stop yelling and start connecting!
Bonus:  Order the Combo Pack and get the children's book, Grappling With the Grumblies, and Parenting With Patience
for only $29.95

Reprintable  Article
May be edited for length.  Just include the byline please!  No permission required.

 

Morning Madness and After-Work Arsenic Hour

by Judy Arnall, BA, CCFE


 

 

For many parents, getting out the door with children and all the day's supplies is the most stressful time of the day. It's a constant challenge to get out on time, without yelling and damaging that all important parenting relationship that we work so hard all day to establish. Here are some of the biggest issues that parents face, whether they are corralling toddlers or teens.

 

  • Lack of time and organization. Items get lost and valuable time is spent looking for them. There is no specific place for these items to be kept. (keys, papers, money etc)

  • Power struggles over clothes, lunches etc. Give the kids the control of what to wear and eat. Hide the junk food and let them choose from healthy food choices from the four food groups. Parents still have control over what is bought and brought into the house.

  • Teens that take too long in the bathroom. Sit down and problem-solve with them. Do they need a clock in the bathroom?

  • Kids that don't "listen" to directives. Get eye contact with them. Realize that small children under age five, only comply about 40% of the time and that is normal behavior. Get more organized or streamline the absolute necessities that have to be done, at least until they are older and more capable to follow directions.

  • Get yourself ready first so you look pulled together and presentable. The kids can go in whatever state they end up in. (Remind yourself that you are not responsible for how they look.)

  • Kids can get caught up in their game/TV show and don't want to leave. Warn them before that they only have a certain time to watch and get their agreement before the show/computer goes on.

    Tips for getting out of the door alive!

     

  • Let the kids sleep in their next day clean clothes so you don't have to nag them to get dressed. Sweatpants and T-shirts work great for this.

  • Have snack bags in the car with juice boxes, fruit, and granola/nutrition bars for the children who hate breakfast.

 


 

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