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Decreasing Discipline: Encouraging the behavior you want to see
On March 20, 2023 by Calgary's ChildRather than always resorting to “punishments” or “discipline,” it can be simpler than you think to take preventative actions and avoid the problem behavior all together.
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6 ways to calm your kid’s craziness before bed
On March 13, 2023 by Calgary's ChildIt is easy to get into the before-bed rut. But your nighttime routine doesn’t have to involve yelling and power struggles. Finding ways to inject a bit of creativity and connection into your before-bed schedule can help put everyone in a better mood and set your family up for sleep success.
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The No 1 thing I do to boost my children’s self-confidence
On March 3, 2023 by Calgary's ChildInstilling the belief in our kids that they can accomplish a task or overcome a challenge is a big part of our job.
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How to balance your teen’s privacy and internet safety
On February 25, 2023 by Calgary's ChildThere is no secret button to push to make sure your child will never run into any trouble online, but there are some steps you can take to reduce the chance that your child will become victim to cyberbullying, scams or predators.
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Helping your child grieve a loss
On February 13, 2023 by Calgary's ChildLike most things in their lives, grieving is a learned skill. Children need to be taught how to approach their grief in a healthy way.
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What to do when your child yells at you
On February 4, 2023 by Calgary's ChildHow can you keep it together when your child has completely lost their cool and help teach them how to manage without falling into the fight they seem to be pushing for?
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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).