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Batter Up! Your Ultimate Guide to Family-Friendly Stampede Breakfasts
On June 15, 2026 by Calgary's ChildThere’s nothing quite like the smell of sizzling pancakes and the sound of country music to signal that Stampede season has arrived—and in Calgary, the spirit is as strong as ever. This year, the city is serving up a full plate of Stampede breakfasts, where cowboy boots meet community spirit. From classic morning gatherings to
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Top 5 reasons to spend time in the kitchen with kids
On November 15, 2022 by Calgary's ChildWhether you are actually slaving away over a hot oven all day or throwing a few ingredients in a bowl for your favorite no-bake treat, time in the kitchen with your kids is always well spent.
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Ways to get your kids to eat (healthy) this summer
On August 21, 2022 by Calgary's ChildCheck out these (fairly simple) things you can do to increase the chances that your kids will willingly eat the nutritious food on their plate (without a fight).
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Healthy Lunch Ideas During COVID-19
On September 16, 2020 by Calgary's Childby Andrea Holwegner, Health Stand Nutritional Consulting Inc.
Finding healthy lunch ideas for kids isn’t always easy. As many parents and childcare providers are back to packing lunches for kids, this year during COVID-19 we have some additional challenges to contend with.
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Sticky Buns from Julie van Rosendaal’s ‘Dirty Food’
On October 21, 2019 by Calgary's ChildEveryone needs a gooey, sticky cinnamon bun recipe in their repertoire—not only for brunchy mornings, but for showing up with anytime you want to make someone ecstatically happy. My go-to recipe makes two pans: one to eat immediately, another to share, or wrap and freeze to bake on another day.