How to Raise a Great Father – Podcast
The way you raise your boy now will strongly impact the kind of father they will become. Have you ever wondered about how your father became the way that he is? Last week, I had an…
Radio Interview: Stand and Deliver with Judy Banfield
My hometown Nelson has a community radio station run by a crew of volunteers (Kootenay Co-op Radio). They offer a number of excellent programs, both music and spoken word shows.…
I swore I’d never… then I had kids.
Remember life before children? You’d see a child screaming in the supermarket and you said… “I’d never let my child do that!” Or you’d hear a parent say “If you…
Are you raising a “spoiled” child?
The issue of "spoiling a child" is obsessive in our culture. And now, seeing as it's summer, a lot of people have family visiting. So even though the weather is lovely, moms…
Should you push your kids to be independent?
"Don't be such a momma's boy." "Careful you don't turn her into a daddy's girl." When it comes to the development of young children, there is such a strong push…
Positive Discipline for the Terrible Twos
When it comes to toddler behaviour, have you ever wondered why it is sometimes referred to as the Terrible Twos? This week, I recorded a podcast where I explain the various aspects…
Is Attachment Parenting Right for You and Your Baby?
From time to time I am asked to give presentations to new parents. I love meeting new parents and helping to answer their questions. This week, I have been asked…
How Technology Impacts Your Relationship with Your Child
What would you do if you lost your smartphone? Scary thought isn't it? Up until a few years ago, the word "iPhone" was a tiny part of our language. And…
Introducing Solids to Your Baby
"Do you see what I see?" I asked this question as I was sitting with a number of new moms and their babies. Some of the babies were 3 or…
Is your kid normal? Understanding Temperament Traits in Your Child
I've been around a lot of babies and children over the last 30 years. And when it comes to describing what I've seen in their individual development, the word "fascinating"…