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Parenting

Embracing failure: How mistakes — both yours and theirs — boost motivation and learning

By City Parent Staff
July 4, 2017
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By Malia Jacobson Late-fall light streamed through my minivan windshield as I approached the school pick-up line, eager to hear about my first-grader’s day. But when she climbed into her booster seat, clambering past her two younger siblings in their carseats,

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Activities

Summer activity tips from a pro

By City Parent Staff
July 3, 2017
2.77k

By Kim Simpson What are some fun activities that parents can do with their children to keep everyone moving and active during the summer months?  A great way for families to stay active and incorporate fitness into their summer is to find

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Toddlers

Prepped for Potty Time

By City Parent Staff
July 3, 2017
2.11k

By Sara Marchessault When it’s time to potty train many parents learn the hard way that it’s not nearly as cute as when their toddler takes a step, not as endearing as the first time they hear “Mama”, and nowhere near

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Pregnancy

Let Them Eat Cake

By City Parent Staff
July 1, 2017
2.46k

By Pam Molnar Every new parent wants to celebrate their new baby in a big way and the announcement is just the beginning. Moments after you announce your pregnancy, the next question is, “Are you having a boy or a girl?”

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Activities

Create a hands-on celebration for the big 1-5-0

By City Parent Staff
June 30, 2017
1.73k

Up Front By Jane Muller If Canada Day means little more than a day off of work each summer, this is the year to actually celebrate our country’s birthday. With Canada Day falling halfway through the year, we’ve had time to warm up

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Parenting

A break in the routine

By City Parent Staff
June 26, 2017
1.46k

Our family went to camp this past weekend. It’s usually a sleepover camp for kids during the summer, but it also has a couple of weeks and a weekend geared toward families. My wife runs the programming for this particular family

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Family

Sitting in the stands

By City Parent Staff
June 7, 2017
1.95k

So, I’m not bragging (okay, I am), but my middle kid just took a first place and two second place ribbons at city track this year.

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Health

The politics of family

By City Parent Staff
June 6, 2017
1.6k

Family politics can be tough, even tougher when kids are involved.

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Activities

Simple celebrations

By City Parent Staff
May 31, 2017
1.93k

Themes from A to Z for your child's next birthday

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Health

The healthy brain diet

By City Parent Staff
May 29, 2017
1.74k

Whether you’re divvying up the restaurant tab, helping with homework or multitasking on projects at work, your brain works better when you feed it well.

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Parenting

Getting a grip on the internet of things

By City Parent Staff
May 29, 2017
1.73k

It’s no secret that things are getting smarter. Devices let parents check in on sleeping babies and keep track of children when they are away from home.

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Family

When breaking up is all you can do

By City Parent Staff
May 29, 2017
1.85k

How do you know when ending your marriage is the right choice for you?

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Activities

The place to be

By City Parent Staff
May 15, 2017
1.77k

After what seemed like half a month of rain, we’ve had some pretty good weather these last few days, which means that my backyard inevitably becomes the neighbourhood playground.

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Parenting

Parenting styles for the future

By City Parent Staff
May 7, 2017
2.23k

 Between helicopter parents afraid to relinquish control and permissive parents afraid to exert authority, there is a respectful middle ground, which is not fear-based. 

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Health

Better bedtimes with Yoga

By City Parent Staff
May 6, 2017
1.55k

You know those nights when you just can’t sleep, when your mind is racing, or you’re tense and wound up? Those symptoms aren’t reserved for adults.

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Activities

Bookshelf

By City Parent Staff
May 5, 2017
1.72k

Some great books to add to the family reading list. 

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Family

As a family

By City Parent Staff
May 3, 2017
1.7k

I know that many of us parents end up feeling drained by our children’s schedules, especially as those children get old enough to have their own social lives and interests. 

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Health

Taking food allergies to camp

By City Parent Staff
May 1, 2017
1.5k

Attending summer day camp is often a rite of passage for kids. But when you have a child with life-threatening food allergies, camp is more complicated than filling out forms and dropping your kid off each morning.

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Travel

Busy or bust: road trip tips

By City Parent Staff
May 1, 2017
1.64k

For some parents, kids are just the nudge they need to dust off the passport or cash in the frequent flyer miles.

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Getting Pregnant

S is for surrogacy

By City Parent Staff
May 1, 2017
2.75k

Surrogacy. It’s like the scarlet letter in the parenting world despite the fact that one in six Canadian couples experience some form of infertility and is often a last resort for those who want to have biological children.

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