Family Photography: What you need to know to get amazing pics
(Credit: Ted Dawson Photography) Family Photography Have you ever had family photographs taken? We succumbed to this unfortunate rite of passage a [...]
How Well Can Your Child See? Why you may need to see a kid’s eye doctor
Do you know the importance of eye exams for children? Or how well your can child see? We didn’t. Each year, fewer than 20% of Albertan children under six-years [...]
One and done: What it’s like having an only child
We never planned on having just one child, but that's how our family turned out. Here's a look inside the (sometimes) painful process of coming to terms with having an only child.
7 awesome things to do now with your family in Calgary
It's hard for families to stay active at this should season time of year. Here are 7 fun ideas to combat cabin fever and engage your family.
What I Wish I Knew Before Getting a Pet
Meet Buddy, the most demanding of our children. We brought Buddy home from the Humane Society when he was four-years-old. That was [...]
How ‘Inside Out’ offers a new approach to sadness
Have you taken your kids to see the movie “Inside Out”? This Pixar movie is about how five key emotions (joy, sadness, anger, disgust and [...]
Nat Geo Kids Almanac Review and Giveaway
Who else is panicking that schools lets out this week? If you’re like me, you’ve attempted to carefully craft your family’s itinerary to ensure a [...]
Teacher requests: Should you influence who your child gets next year?
Do you request what teacher your child gets for the next school year? Here's a look at if it's worth trying to influence what teacher your child gets.
What the average Canadian family looks like
I'm always curious to know about other families. I wonder how others manage their time, why certain families live where they do and what life [...]