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3 family-friendly water parks in Calgary

3 family-friendly water parks in Calgary

Visit three of Calgary's best water parks this summer, rain or shine!

Jessica Spera

How to apply sunscreen

How to apply sunscreen

We asked readers for their best tips on how to get kids to sit still for sunscreen application.

Today's Parent

No more "boys only" robotics program, thanks to this awesome 9-year-old girl

No more "boys only" robotics program, thanks to this awesome 9-year-old girl

When this little girl wanted to join a summer robotics program, she was shocked to discover it was only for boys!

Ashley Metzger

Experts claim there's a simple cure for picky eaters

Experts claim there's a simple cure for picky eaters

Jennifer Pinarski plans to try out these three simple tricks on her picky eaters.

Jennifer Pinarski

Those viral videos of kids crying? They need to stop

Those viral videos of kids crying? They need to stop

"The main problem here lies with the parents who are encouraging these moments in a shallow attempt to become quasi-famous."

Ian Mendes

4 family-friendly water parks in Ottawa

4 family-friendly water parks in Ottawa

Are you looking for a fun summer activity? Head over to one of these great water parks in Ottawa.

Jessica Spera

Family camp: Tons of fun, or the worst idea ever?

Family camp: Tons of fun, or the worst idea ever?

A mom drags her husband and son to summer camp to relive her glory days.

Carol Toller

Summer first aid guide: How to treat minor injuries

Summer first aid guide: How to treat minor injuries

With outdoor fun comes the odd bump, sting or cut. Follow our first aid guide to know just what to do when your child gets a summer ouchy.

Mary Vallis

Why You Should Underschedule Your Kids' Summer

Why You Should Underschedule Your Kids' Summer

No camp, no problem. The case for having no plans at all—and four tips to make it work.

David Eddie

Do you give your kids homework in the summer?

Do you give your kids homework in the summer?

If your kids' teacher recommends that they do some homework during the summer, would you do it?

Ian Mendes

New book encourages kids to explore nature

New book encourages kids to explore nature

Are your kids hooked on screen time? This book might inspire them to get outside and explore nature's wonders.

Today's Parent

Avoidant-Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID): When it’s more than picky eating

Avoidant-Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID): When it’s more than picky eating

Is picky eating a problem in your house? Kids with this eating disorder lose weight and can have nutritional deficiency.

Claire Gagne

I'm not a Pinterest mom, but I made the best treasure hunt!

I'm not a Pinterest mom, but I made the best treasure hunt!

"There’s something fantastic—and contagious—about the excitement of children on a quest."

Susan Goldberg

6 movies to see with your kids this summer

6 movies to see with your kids this summer

Whether you save them for a rainy day or your next day off, here are six upcoming films you should see this summer.

Jessica Spera

What may be causing your kid's stomach pain

What may be causing your kid's stomach pain

Heading back to school can also mean a return to the viruses, stressors and eating habits causing your child’s stomach pain.

Lisa Kadane

This little girl has the absolute cutest giggle you've ever heard

This little girl has the absolute cutest giggle you've ever heard

When pilot daddy takes his four-year-old daughter for a whirl, she is overcome with the MOST adorable fit of giggles!

Emily Piccinin

Parenting through the chaotic month of June

Parenting through the chaotic month of June

When I say that June is the craziest month of the year, you know what I mean, don’t you? I think it may even be worse than December.

Emma Waverman

12 must-have kids' summer shoes

12 must-have kids' summer shoes

Keep feet looking cool on those long summer days with these shoes!

Erin Finlayson

7 positive alternatives to "No"!

7 positive alternatives to "No"!

Kids don't respond well to a barrage of nos. But what's the alternative? Here are seven toddler discipline tricks.

Holly Bennett

Throw A Cottage-Themed Birthday Shindig!

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Throw A Cottage-Themed Birthday Shindig!

If you can’t get out of the city, make the cottage come to you with this outdoorsy bash.

Emily Piccinin