Making sense of toddlers, with a little help from a developmental psychologist
Young children are as delightful and fascinating as they are baffling and frustrating – which means they’re pretty good at tripping their parents up at just about every opportunity
Dating website offers to pair Canadians, Americans fleeing a Trump presidency
A new dating website is offering to pair Americans with Canadian singles to save them from a Donald Trump presidency
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Something old? Brides turn to second-hand decor, dresses to cut wedding costs
When Rachael Lipetz started planning a budget wedding, the bride-to-be decided to cut costs in a non-traditional way — by focusing on something old -
Scientists just not that into opposites attract theory
Research suggests people seek partners with same values
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Food Confusion over Kobe beef sends Twitter atwitter
Terms Kobe and Wagyu often used interchangeably, but they are different products -
Food Stage 104 brings food and music to downtown Edmonton's 104 Street
A new food and sometimes-music venue comes to downtown's 104 Street in June. Stage 104 is taking over the space in the vintage Metals building once occupied by The Burg, ... -
Local Business Shipping containers make suite digs in Edmonton's back alleys
A local company is set to launch a new series of garage suites made out of shipping containers that could make a rental investment feasible for the typical homeowner. -
Food Hotel Macdonald offers Torres wine dinner with executive chef Serge Jost
Spanish theme sees paella and ceviche on the menu -
Food Attila the HUNGRY food truck goes inside with new catering space
Local food truck expands catering business with new storefront -
Food Winding Road a dream come true for local cheese lover with new business
Humble dream becomes humble reality as cheese maker launches own business -
Food High Level Bridge will light up for Celiac Awareness Month
Lots of activities and information for those with gluten allergy -
Fashion & Beauty Edmonton's Workhall expands into Vancouver fashion scene
Local designer expands to Vancouver's Gastown.
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Why I let my children see me and my husband argue
In the vast terrain between total harmony and destructive behaviors, most marital disagreements offer plenty of teachable moments for kids. -
Don't leave them kids alone: State lawmakers target parents
Parents who fear the judgment of neighbours if they leave their kids alone at home or in a car may soon have more than a "tsk, tsk" to worry about ... -
'Renegade' rule mom Heather Shumaker is back with new book
Homework? Ban it! Circle time? It's not for every kindergartner. Forced sharing? How about letting a kid play with a toy until she's done? -
Top 10 skills middle school students need to thrive, and how parents can help
As parents, our quest to protect our children can be at odds with their personal growth. It can feel counter-intuitive, but we mainly need to take a step back -
It can be healthy to let your kids put up a wall
All too often parents find themselves dictating everything for their children – from their time to their interests and their space -
10 lazy ways to intellectually stimulate your kids
From learning sign language to creating modern art -
More grandparents taking on parental role for grandchildren
When Debra Aldridge became her grandson's primary caregiver, she was making $7.50 per hour as a cook. The alternative for the newborn, she was told, was to put him up ... -
Breaking out of a nightmarish bedtime routine
At night, the work of the day is done and it is time to relax. What brings children the most relaxation? Being physically close to their parents. -
How my son’s trip overseas taught me to let go
I wasn't prepared for the way I felt when my 18-year-old son, Dylan, lifted off for a trip to Asia during his winter break -
The hidden dangers of ‘shake it off’ parenting
"Shake it off" parenting sends mixed messages to young children. How can we expect to raise kind and caring kids when we are quick to dismiss our own children in ...