Celebrations & Holidays . Parenting Advice
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.
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Who’s Ruling the Household?
On May 24, 2019 by Calgary's ChildWhen we are presenting to audiences of 200+ or talking with individual coaching clients, one thing we hear more often than we would expect is,
“My child won’t let me…”
Many times, without anyone actually realizing it is happening, children are ruling the home. The children have the power and the parents, while not happy about it, throw up their hands, shrug their shoulders and go along with it.
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Are Our Kids Overdoing It?
On April 25, 2019 by Calgary's ChildThis week, ask yourself these questions:
Are we sedentary? How often are members of our family moving?
Are we solitary? Are we having face-to-face conversations regularly?
Are we involved in screen-free free time?
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Clear the Slate and Move On!
On March 15, 2019 by Calgary's ChildProvided by Parenting Power Have you ever found yourself critiquing yourself repeatedly for a mistake you made a while ago? Perhaps you wish that you had used a better “comeback” or had been calm-cool-and-collected instead of out-of-control-heated-and-LOUD! You are not alone! We all make mistakes in our interactions with other adults and especially in interactions
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Have We Forgotten How to Eat Together?
On January 29, 2019 by Calgary's Childprovided by Presidents’ Choice® Eating together – we’ve done it since the beginning of time, when hunters and gatherers shared their spoils. Kids eat together on the playground, and college students dine in shared dorm rooms, but as we get older and take on day jobs, are we still eating together? Apparently, not so much.
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Smartphone Etiquette
On July 3, 2018 by Calgary's Childprovided by Access to Culture July is National Cell Phone Courtesy Month, and a great time to talk to your kids about Smartphone etiquette. What do they need to know? Sharon Schweitzer, an international etiquette and modern manners expert, who is the founder of Access to Culture, offers these tips: Avoid texting, talking and driving: If
Health & Safety . Parenting Advice
24-Hour Movement Guidelines for the Early Years
On March 9, 2018 by Calgary's ChildBy Heather Cowie, The City of Calgary Recreation It goes without saying that we want the best for our kids! As parents and caregivers, we try to do our best to navigate the messages, images, pressures, and expectations that come along with caring for a child, but it is not an easy task. As a
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Smoother Mornings
On November 14, 2017 by Calgary's Childby Parenting Power Mornings are a great time to connect with kids! Starting the day without arguments can be a great way to send everyone on their way to get the most out of their day. For many families though, mornings can feel less like a time to connect and more like a time to
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The Family Calendar and You
On November 2, 2017 by Calgary's Childby Parenting Power Here are just a few of the great things a simple family calendar can do: Eliminate confusion Increase individual responsibility Increase predictability (which means kids feel like they have some control) Teach numeracy and literacy to our young children One of the greatest reasons that a family calendar is important, is because
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Are you a Soccer Parent, Dance Mom or Hockey Dad?
On September 14, 2017 by Calgary's Childprovided by Parenting Power It’s that time of year, school has started and all of the extra-curricular activities are back on the calendar. Auditions, evaluations, practices…they add to the excitement and education in the lives of our families! Are you a Soccer Parent, Dance Mom or Hockey Dad? Lately, social media and marketers have begun