Activities . Family Fun . Parenting Advice
Simple ways to spark your child’s interest in STEM
On January 22, 2023 by Calgary's ChildIt can be intimidating as a parent to think that helping teach our children STEM concepts is another thing added to our lengthy to-do list.
The good news is, you are probably already doing activities that teach STEM skills and the ones you are not doing yet can be easy and fun to engage in with your kids!
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8 fun alternatives to screen time
On January 15, 2023 by Calgary's ChildThe key to effectively cutting down on screentime is finding alternatives that are as (or even more) appealing to your child as their video game, TV show or social media. Impossible right? Wrong!
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How to raise courteous kids (without all the nagging)
On January 8, 2023 by Calgary's ChildManners (or courtesy) are important in society and although saying please and thank you is part of that, it is more about teaching our children the rules of social interaction and giving them the tools to get along with others in life.
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Parenting resolutions (that you will want to keep)
On January 1, 2023 by Calgary's ChildYour relationship with your family is the most important thing in your life. As much as we all hate the word “resolution”, improving the way you interact with your children in 2023 should be a top priority (and it’s easy with these tips).
Celebrations & Holidays . Parenting Advice
Tips for navigating the holidays with a sensitive child
On December 12, 2022 by Calgary's ChildIt’s fair to say that all these sensory inputs are rarely more intense than they are at Christmas time so how can you help your sensitive child enjoy the holidays?
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What to do when your child lies
On December 3, 2022 by Calgary's ChildKids lie. In fact, telling white lies is a good thing – a sign of proper childhood development. But how do you know (and what do you do) when a lie is more serious?
Celebrations & Holidays . Parenting Advice
Go from chaos to calm this Christmas
On November 28, 2022 by Calgary's ChildChristmas can mean more stress than celebration for parents. As December approaches, there are a few things you can do to calm the chaos.
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Feel like you are always saying no?
On November 21, 2022 by Calgary's ChildThis article is meant to help during those times that you feel like “no,” “don’t” or “stop” are the only words that ever come out of your mouth.
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Why screen time is not (always) a bad word
On November 7, 2022 by Calgary's ChildAlthough excess screen time (like too much of anything) can be negative, we often overlook the fact that technology will be a huge part of our children’s professional and personal lives as they grow up. Learning how to navigate that technology is beneficial to our children and should not be seen as a strictly negative activity.
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6 benefits of raising your child with a pet
On October 30, 2022 by Calgary's ChildStudies have shown that caring for a dog, cat, or other animal can help relieve depression and anxiety, lower stress, and improve a child’s
overall health. Starting children off by introducing them to a furry friend
that they can love for years to come has a number of benefits.