How to Raise a Great Father
"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 beca...
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Judy's Parenting Podcast for New Moms
A podcast focused on coaching for new moms and parents of young children.
Episodes
14 episodesInterview: Dealing with back to school stress
Ever wonder how some folks manage their kids and the transition back to school and seem to make it all appear so easy? How do other parents...
Parent Shock – when your 3 or 4 year old says awful things to you
I'm sure you've heard the expression "children say the darndest things." But sometimes they can say the most hurtful things. I had a couple...
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... or... or...
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 t...
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 i...
“It’s your fault” and other terrible things people tell you as a parent
This week, I recorded a podcast where I talk about the interactions I’ve had with parents who took the time to personally respond to my rece...
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 pod...
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 we...
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 la...
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 prog...
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 4 m...
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 dev...
Sleep 101 for New Moms and Babies
When it comes to caring for a baby, I’m always amazed how moms are surprised that other moms are having the same experiences. This past week...