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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
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3 Steps to School
On September 1, 2017 by Calgary's ChildBy Parenting Power You know it’s coming… If you listen very carefully, you can hear the opening notes of the theme from Jaws playing in the back of your mind. Da…da. Da….da. Da.da.Da.da. Dadadada. The notes are getting closer together! The tension builds. The shark is about to strike! School is almost here. That means
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Exercises to Do as a Family
On July 26, 2017 by Calgary's Childby Brooke Whistance; image: pixabay.com When you have a family of your own, you are not just responsible for your own health and well-being but are also responsible for the people around you in your house. Everything that you do will not only affect you but have a direct or indirect effect on your family
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5 Tips for Giving Teacher Gifts
On June 5, 2017 by Calgary's ChildTeachers are a huge influence on the children they teach. Next to their parents or caregivers, teachers spend more time with your child than any other adult in their lives! If your child’s teacher has gone above and beyond to make their year special, a “thank you” gift at the end of the year is a
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Camp Questions Parents Need to Consider
On May 17, 2017 by Calgary's ChildSummer is just around the corner and many Calgarian parents are in planning mode. Whether it’s their first time away or their fifth, worrying about summer camp is never easy! What should I pack? Drama or basketball? What do I do if they get homesick? Residential or day camp? We’ve got you covered with this round-up
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Eating Out With Young Children
On March 30, 2017 by Calgary's Childby Calgary’s Child Magazine Going out for dinner is the easiest way we know to tame the “What’s for Dinner” battle cry! A night out at a restaurant can be a big treat for everyone in the family, especially if it’s a new experience for your smaller children. We’ve heard many stories from families
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Are You Sleepy?
On March 9, 2017 by Calgary's ChildWritten by Dr. Susan Bartell; photo: Fotolia.com Are you tired? Me too! But, guess what… your child or teen is probably even more tired. In fact, 80 per cent of teens, and nearly 70 per cent of kids under 10 are sleep-deprived. Sleep deprivation can be a significant problem for kids, interfering with almost every