DIY Obstacle Course & Backyard Playground Activities
On March 26, 2020 by Calgary's Childby Trista Arney Water balloon pinatas – On a warmer day you can fill water balloons and suspend them overhead. Let your child hit them like a pinata using a bat until they burst. Water fill – Using a cup or scoop transfer water from one source to another. This activity is great because you can
Weekly Resource Roundup
On March 19, 2020 by Calgary's ChildUpdated March 19, 2020 Members of our local and global community have stepped up to provide all kinds of amazing resources for kids at home! From sing-a-longs to yoga movement breaks, here are our very favorite resources for your family to enjoy this week. Do you have more to add? Email them to me at
Do you resent your kids?
On March 10, 2020 by Calgary's Childby Parenting Power
When we start to feel resentment as parents, it’s a clue that something needs to change. We can hope and hope and hope for change (which may or may not happen,) or we can speak up and make a new plan.
Born to Sing
On February 24, 2020 by Calgary's ChildEveryone is born to sing, and we do it almost unconsciously. We sing along to our favourite songs, soothe babies with lullabies and sing teaching songs like the ABCs. Singing plays a powerful role in development – it helps teach language skills, bonds us with our parents, and is foundation for a strong music education.
Meet the Fish at Bow Habitat Station!
On February 6, 2020 by Calgary's Childpromotional content Calgary’s streams and rivers are an essential part of the delicate foothills ecosystem. Beyond providing the city with some of the world’s cleanest drinking water, they’re also home to dozens of indigenous fish species! These fish play an important role in sustaining wildlife, contributing to natural water filtration and lots of fun for
Tips for Hazardous Winter Driving
On February 3, 2020 by Calgary's Childby Mia Bevacqua of In The Garage
If you get stranded during the summer, you can just hang out in shorts and a tank top until help arrives—but that’s not the case during the winter. When the snow flies, you need to be sure you’re prepared for the worst-case scenario: being stuck outside in sub-zero temperatures.
Undeck the Halls
On January 3, 2020 by Calgary's ChildProvided by Sencillo Cabinets
Once January rolls around, most of us have started taking down our holiday decorations and packing up the tree for another year. However, before you do, we urge you to take inventory, decide what you love, and declutter the rest. Life’s too short to hold onto things that merely take up space. Make room for more of what you love and less of what you don’t!
Does your child know what to do if the power went out or a storm hit?
On December 30, 2019 by Calgary's ChildProvided by CEMA
Empowering children with the knowledge of how to prepare and take action during an emergency or disaster is the best way to keep them safe.
That’s why The City of Calgary developed Ready Squad, a fun and interactive 20-minute on-line course that gives kids the knowledge and tools to react during a disaster.
Managing Gift Expectations
On December 9, 2019 by Calgary's ChildBy Vinay Saranga M.D.
Children are an absolute gift! As parents, we want the best for our children in all aspects of their lives. After all, their happiness means the world. However, this is the time of year when parents begin to hear more and more about the things their children want as the holiday lists roll in.
Five Things You Must Teach Your Parents to Be Safe Online
On November 6, 2019 by Calgary's ChildProvided by NordVPN
Seniors use the internet for the same reasons as everyone else – talking with friends and family, shopping, watching videos, and reading the news. However, the elderly are often targeted by scammers, who see them as wealthy and vulnerable.