Judy Ford

Parenting

A Child is Counting on You

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Judy Ford, a trained professional with heart, soul, and life experience, is a nationally recognized family counselor and best selling author of Wonderful Ways to Love a Child, Wonderful Ways to Love a Teen: Even When it Seems Impossible. She has dedicated her life to family healing and wholeness. Her Parenting with Love and Laughter workshops have been attended by thousands. She has appeared on Oprah, CNN, NPR. Articles on her work appear in O Magazine, Redbook, Family Circle.

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How to Inspire Children's Creativity

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How to Be a Happy Family

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How to Have a Happy Wife

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How to Recognize Baby Blues and Postpartum Depression

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How to Create Surprises for Your Spouse

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by Tonig on 07/25/08 : Jump Out Of The Box is a great idea. This article is informative and well written. ...
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How to Have a Conversation with a Teen on 08/28/07

Thank you for your positive comment. LIstening to the message underneath the words, to the feelings being expressed is an art. Always remember a Child is Counting on You. Take care, Judy author of Wonderful Ways to Love a Child
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How to Deal With Stranger Anxiety in Babies on 11/06/07

Hello, My name is Judy Ford and I am the new parenting writer on eHow. and I wanted to respond to your concern about your granddaughter's fear of a male relative. What you describe is natural, known as stranger anxiety. Of course each baby is born with his or her own social style — some are drawn to more exuberant people; others respond better to gentle voices and quiet gestures. Studies show that babies respond best to high-pitched, exaggerated sounds and voices-such as the female voice. Your grandbaby is reacting normally to this man, who is a stranger to her. Most youngsters react to strangers with neutral reactions, such as a serious, stern, watchful glaring stare. Some babies even look at the new person briefly, then look away a few times before warming up. Stranger and separation anxiety is a normal aspect of baby’s developmental stage and is healthy. The ability to crawl and wal
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