Looking for fun, kid-friendly things to do in Edmonton this summer? We’ve rounded up some of the best events!

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8 Edmonton playgrounds you need to check out

6 family-friendly beaches around Edmonton

3 family-friendly water parks in Edmonton

Outdoor activities

Let us help navigate daily life with your growing family, with everything from kids’ craft and activity ideas to advice on discipline and birthday party inspiration.

Family

Ready or not, you're a dad! Don't worry—nature is tweaking your brain and body in ways that'll ensure you're just the right man for the job.

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Baby talk: Bad for your toddler's language development?

#Dadcrush: 24 portraits of modern fatherhood

Single parents

Parenting

Think you’re ready to teach kids how to shoot a puck or throw the perfect pitch? Before you raise your hand to volunteer, there are a few lessons for you to learn.

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Ontario girls hockey league abuses no-touch policy

Sports drinks: Health concerns parents should know about

Quitting activities: Choose dolphin parent over tiger mom

How to pick the right sport for your child

What's it like to be a rockstar and a dad? Simon Ward from the Strumbellas talks being a dad while touring on the road.

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Celebrity dads

Rita Remark, lead artist for Essie Canada, tells us how to create marble nails.

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How to get your kid to stop biting his nails

How my daughter stopped sucking her thumb

We cover everything from makeup, fashion, and skincare to funky room decor ideas for kids.

Style

Rita Remark, lead artist for Essie Canada, tells us how to create triangle negative-space nails.

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Rita Remark, lead artist for Essie Canada, tells us how to create matte polka dot nails

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Rita Remark, lead artist for Essie Canada, tells us how to create metallic stripe nails.

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The important things in life: Game of Thrones, Spanx and what’s for *$&*@*% dinner.

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Pregnancy brain: It's not all in your head

#ThisIsMyLife: When your kid finds your sex toys

Humour

The whimsical character from Canadian author Margaret Atwood's children's book, Wandering Wenda, will soon be coming to life!

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Reading ‘Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls’ will inspire (you and) your daughter to run the world

Zoomberry: A bedtime story for kids with wild imaginations

Life Without Nico: a book for when your kid’s bestie moves away

Books

Blogs

Every parent has endured those moments when their kid won't stop talking and talking and talking...

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#ThisIsMyLife: Games you can play while hardly moving or speaking

8 things you’ve (probably) never done unless you’re a parent

#ThisIsMyLife: 8 reasons your toddler is freaking out right now

Preschoolers are constantly learning to interpret about the world around them. Learn how to support your kids' development in this important stage of life.

Kids

Everything you need to know about kids and toddlers, including behaviour and development, sleep, potty training, preschool, and how to handle picky eaters.

Preschool

Stir up memories — and make new ones — with these old school playground games.

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10 classic hand-clapping games to teach your kids 

8 outdoor activities that develop fine motor skills

There's nothing like quality time with your family. We’ve got fun ideas for indoor games, camping and travel tips, holiday crafts, and everything in between.

Activities

Dinosaurs and helicopters and sharks. Oh my! You need to check out these fun Calgary playgrounds.

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So, Old Navy and its supporters shut down internet trolls with love!

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Nine-year-old boy opens lemonade stand to help fund adoption

Kristen Bell and Mila Kunis are bad moms and we love it

Bestselling author Susan Cain's newly released book, Quiet Power: The Secret Strengths of Introverts, explores how introverts can use their quietness to their advantage

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How to help your kids like themselves more now

Age-by-age guide to getting your kid to talk

Shy kids: Do we really need to change them?

Behaviour

The hand-holding guide to one of the most difficult decisions you’ll make as a new parent—choosing the right legal guardian for your kids.

How to choose a legal guardian for your kids

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Why stay-at-home moms need life insurance

Do I need to get special travel insurance while pregnant?

Kids and family finances: How much should you tell them?

Money

Park or drive? Stroller or baby carrier? Bring the iPad or no? A Toronto Blue Jays baseball superfan and mom of two shares her best advice.

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Kid about to start baseball? Here are some tips—for you

Schools that preach about saving the planet on Earth Day are oversimplifying a complex issue.

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Earth Day: 17 eco-friendly celebrity parents

Earth play: Finding fun (and getting muddy) in nature

14 reported cases of Hepatitis A lead to Nature’s Touch frozen fruit recall from Costco stores.

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Recalls for Canadian families

Stay informed about potential safety issues with products you use daily. Our product recall category provides timely alerts and essential information on recalled items to help you make informed decisions and prioritize safety for yourself and your family.

Recalls

When only homemade will do, these six yummy birthday cake recipes make it easy for you to thrill your little one and all the party guests.

6 scrumptious birthday cakes

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Vanilla Birthday cake with Buttercream Icing

Family

10 awesome things to do in Edmonton with kids this summer

The secret superpowers of every dad

7 things to know before coaching your kid's team

Simon Ward from The Strumbellas on being a rockstar dad

How to do marble nails

How to do triangle negative-space nails

How to do matte polka dots nails

How to do metallic stripe nails

#ThisIsMyLife: Mom Brain

New kids' show based on Margaret Atwood book coming to CBC

#ThisIsMyLife: When your kid won't shut up

4 classic playground games to play with your kid

6 exciting Calgary playgrounds

#Lovewins: Why we love the latest Old Navy ad

Why introverted kids are awesome

How to choose a legal guardian for your kids

9 tips for bringing your kids to a baseball game

I hate Earth Day

Recall: Nature's Touch frozen fruit blend recalled due to Hepatitis A risk

6 scrumptious birthday cakes