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Water safety tips
On May 17, 2022 by Calgary's ChildWhether you are at a pool, splash park, or natural body of water, it is time to remind your children about water safety – because their lives could depend on it.
Health & Safety . Parenting Advice
Communicating to Kids in a Time of Crisis
On February 24, 2022 by Calgary's ChildWhen crises like the one unfolding in Ukraine occur on the world stage, it’s hard to know what (and how much) to tell our kids. Whether or not we mean to, adults can contribute to anxiety and fear in children by their words, actions and reactions.
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Partners for Safety 2021
On October 12, 2021 by Calgary's ChildHalloween should be spooky – not scary! The Calgary Partners for Safety have been patrolling the streets on Halloween night for over 25 years to keep young Calgarians safe while they trick-or-treat, and this year is no exception. From 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 31, hundreds of vehicles will be on Calgary’s streets providing high-visibility assistance to families who decide to trick-or-treat this year.
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Window & Balcony Safety
On March 22, 2021 by Calgary's ChildWith the return of warmer weather, The City of Calgary Emergency Medical Services would like to remind parents of an often overlooked hazard in the home. To bring fresh air into your house, or to cool off in hot weather, we naturally think of opening a window.
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How to Make Mandatory Masks Work for Your Family
On July 23, 2020 by Calgary's Childby Trista Arney
The City of Calgary has passed a temporary bylaw requiring the use of face coverings or non-medical masks for all people over the age of 2. How are we going to make this work?
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Stage 2 is Here: What Does That Mean?
On June 18, 2020 by Calgary's ChildAlberta has officially entered Stage 2 of the provincial relaunch strategy. What does that mean for your family?
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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.
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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.
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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.