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2015

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Upcoming Webinars

NEW! "Parenting With Patience" FREE Webinars Sponsored by Calgary's Child Magazine
 
Third Thursday Evening of Every Month from 8-9 pm MST
   
 

April 16th, 2015, 8 pm MST
"Chores and Allowance: What and when"
 
May 21st, 2015, 8 pm MST
"Talking to Children about the Birds and the Bees: What sexual health information and when"

 
June 18th, 2015, 8 pm MST
"Picky Eating:  Best practices in nutrition from babies to teens"
 
July 16th, 2015, 8 pm MST
"Sleep Easy:  Best practices in getting better sleep for the whole family"
 
Aug 20th, 2015, 8 pm MST
"Communication Strategies for Parent-teen Connection"
 
September 17th, 2015, 8 pm MST
"Discipline Without Distress: Respectful tools for all ages"
 
October 15th, 2015, 8 pm MST
"Sibling Rivalry Remedies"
 
November 19th, 2015, 8 pm MST
"Every Child is Gifted:  Understanding multiple intelligences
 
December 17th, 2015, 8 pm MST
"Gift Giving from the Heart and Hands: Easy gifts to make with your children


NEW!  If you missed the webinar, the recording is now on SALE!  Purchase your copy for only $9.99
 
 

 

  
Terrific Toddlers - Live Online 4 Week Course 
Developed by Alberta Health Services and delivered by Attachment Parenting Canada Association
4 Monday Evenings September 14, 21, 28 and October 5, 2015
8-9 p.m. Mountain (Alberta) time.  Includes 4 online live classes, 4 webinar copies, 70 page handout package, textbook and certificate will be mailed out.



  

 

 


  

Parenting Today's Child - Live Online 6 Week Course

For parents, grandparents and caregivers of children ages 1-20 years

 

This course is based on parenting recommendations from Alberta Health Services, Canadian Pediatric Society, and P.E.T. Parent Effectiveness Training

 

Wednesday, July 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, August 5th, and 12th, 2015 from 8-9 pm (Mountain time in Alberta).

 

$169.00 per computer includes all materials. Shipping fee of $7 and GST extra.

 

Please note your time zone: 7pm Vancouver, 8pm Calgary, 9pm Winnipeg, 10pm Toronto, 11pm Montreal, 11pm Halifax, 11:30pm St. John's NL

 

If you can't attend at this time and still wish to enjoy the recordings, or the classes have already started, please register anyways and we will send the recordings to you and schedule private online coaching time after you have watched the recordings.

 

Provided by Professional Parenting Canada. Instructor is Judy Arnall, BA, Certified Canadian Family Life Educator

 

Format is a 9 Hour Live Webinar Course. Each week is a one hour live lecture/slideshow preceded and followed by an interactive Q and A period. We take attendance.

 

Registration fee includes a Parenting With Patience Textbook that will be mailed out in print, and worksheets sent via PDF file. Each participant will receive a recording of each weeks webinars (for both macs and pcs) and completion certificates if they are present for 4 of the 6 weeks.

 

More Information Here 

   

In this course, we will explore best parenting practices of raising today's child:

 

Week One: Parenting Styles, Temperament Traits, Picky Eating, Oral Health, Self-Care

Week Two: Developmental Milestones and Stages, Attachment Theory, Separation Anxiety, Sleep Challenges, Toilet Training

Week Three: Brain Development, Stress, Play, Healthy Self-esteem, Communication, Safety

Week Four: Feelings, Temper Tantrums, Anger Management, Behaviour and Guidance

Week Five: Multiple Intelligences, Homework, Chores, Digital Citizenship

Week Six: Peer Pressure, Bullying, Talking to Kids about Sex and Drugs, Preparation for Adulthood
 

 

How to Homeschool in Alberta

Live online webinars are held each month

More information and dates here

 

 

 

 

Unschooling Canada Association First Annual Online Conference

Saturday September 19, 2015  8 am to 5 pm

Peter Gray, Sandra Dodd, Clark Aldrich, Carlo Ricci, Pam Laricchia, Linda Clement, Marty Layne and Judy Arnall will present on the fastest growing educational alternative of self-determined education.

More Information Here

 

    

 

 

 


 
  

 

 

 


Upcoming In-Person Classes - Calgary



Parenting Today's Teens In-Person Class
Provided by The University of Calgary, Continuing Education
For parents and caregivers of children ages 9-20 years
4 Tuesdays 6-9 pm November 3-24th, 2015


NEW!  Family Communication Skills Practice Workshops
for graduates of P.E.T., How to Talk so Kids Will Listen, Non-Violent  Communication, Terrific Toddlers, and other courses
Provided by Professional Parenting Canada
Class at Banbury Crossroads School, 201 2451 Dieppe Avenue S W, Calgary, AB T3E 7K1
September 16, 23, 30 and October 7th, Wednesdays, 6-8 pm

 

 
Parent Effectiveness Training-In Person Class
Provided by the University of Calgary, Continuing Education
4 Tuesdays 6-9 pm October 6 - 27th, 2015
For parents of ages 3-20 years
 

Parents and Children Together Non-Profit Playgroup in Calgary

Fall sessions begin September 22 - November 26, 2015 

Please register here

 

PACT Parents and Children Together-Calgarys Best Toddler/Preschooler Class.wmv
PACT Parents and Children Together-Calgarys Best Toddler/Preschooler Class.wmv


  

 

 

 

"Turn Family Fights into Family Fun"  Author Workshop Series

Provided by Deborah Fannie Miller and Judy Arnall

Includes 2 presentations and a copy of 2 books for each family registered.

Southcentre Mall Community Room

Saturday June 20th, 2015    10:30 am - 11:30 am

Read More Info Here

CBC Interview, Turn Family Fights into Family Fun Workshop
CBC Interview, Turn Family Fights into Family Fun Workshop

 

Parenting With Patience

Provided by Calgary Public Library

Wednesday June 24, 2015  6:30 - 8:00 pm

Free

 

Bully Busters

Provided by Jennie Elliott School Parent Council

TBA Fall 2015  7:30 pm

3031 Lindsay Drive S.W, Calgary, AB T3E 6A9

Contact  403-777-8350

 

 

 

Terrific Toddlers - Live In-person 4 Week Course

Developed by Alberta Health Services and

Provided by the University of Calgary, Continuing Education

Southwood United Church

For all parents of ages 1-4 years

November 7, 14, 21, 28, 2015 Saturdays, 1-3 pm

Register Here


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  

 


   

 
Stop Yelling for Summer Holidays!
CityTV Parenting With Patience and no Punishment
CityTV Parenting With Patience and No Punishment
 
 
Parenting With Patience: Turn Frustration Into Connection With 3 Easy Steps
by Judy Arnall by Professional Parenting Canada

 
 
 
 
Discipline for Connection 
Discipline Without Distress: 135 tools for raising caring, responsible children without time-out, spanking, punishment or bribery
by Judy Arnall by Professional Parenting Canada









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Leaving Baby for the First Time

by Judy Arnall, CCFE

 

The moment is here. Your partner has been not-so-gently hinting that you need a date night out. You agree but are reluctant to leave your new baby. Your couple relationship is important to you and you really would like a break too, so you decide to go for it. How can you make the separation easier?

 

Tips for Mom

Have a trial run with your caregiver

Ask someone you are super comfortable with leaving your baby, such as another Mom, or a relative that you trust.

Phone home as much as you need to in order to feel secure.

Say a quick good-bye, hug and leave fast.

Leave a shirt or receiving blanket that smells like you.

Go to something you can focus on such as a movie or show. Dinner is too unstructured and your thoughts may turn to worry.

Post a list on the fridge of what helps calm babies' crying, positions she likes, food and bath preferences, sleep routine and individual quirks.

Make sure your caregiver and you share the same philosophy. Ask questions such as "How long do you think baby should cry before you pick her up?" to gauge suitability.

Don't do it again unless you feel ready.

Don't worry if you only last half the time you planned. It's natural to feel that way.

 

Tips for Partner

Recognize this is huge for her

Allow her to do what she needs to

 

 

 

 

Read More Here