Kendra Slugoski

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• Thanksgiving luncheon in Edmonton gives back as food prices soar

  The legacy of a decades-long Thanksgiving luncheon lives on in south Edmonton.

  Canada

  Oct 9, 2023
• Dad makes it his mission to send daughter off with love and digital memories

  A father created an app to collect and store memories of his daughter. He shared the special gift with her on her Grade 12 graduation.

  Lifestyle

  Dec 21, 2021
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• Losing their adult daughter to cancer led Alberta parents to find joy in giving

  For the Rolheiser family, giving back during the holidays keeps the memory and spirit of their daughter alive.

  Features

  Dec 16, 2021
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• How to spend 50 years together: A lesson on making romantic relationships work

  A relationship study reveals the key to happy romantic couples is to think 'we' instead of 'me.'

  Lifestyle

  Dec 14, 2021
• Like politics and money, COVID-19 a contentious topic for holiday dinners

  As Canadians make holiday plans with family, the contentious topic of COVID-19 may be best avoided.

  Features

  Dec 9, 2021
• 1 in 3 youth suffer dating violence; parents need to talk about it

  Like other teen health concerns, researchers working to promote healthy relationships say parents must start talking about dating violence

  Health

  Dec 7, 2021
• Tween’s ‘powerful thighs’ message a reminder that weight and body image language matters

  The National Eating Disorder Information Centre says children as young as five pick up on negative body image conversations.

  Health

  Dec 2, 2021
• Why are needles so scary? Alberta child pain researcher has answer and tips to help

  As children across the country roll up their sleeves for their COVID-19 vaccine, little ones are faced with needle fear and anxiety.

  Health

  Nov 30, 2021
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• Ontario parent waiting for $10-a-day child care deal: ‘What is the holdup?’

  An Ontario parent is calling on the province and federal government to sign $10-a-day daycare deal.

  Canada

  Nov 25, 2021
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• Some parents call COVID-19 vaccine passports ‘devastating’ for unvaccinated Alberta children

  A group of parents is calling for any COVID-19 vaccine passport mandates to be overturned for Alberta youth.

  Health

  Nov 23, 2021
• Century-old Alberta sisters pass love and family ties down generations

  Two sisters, both more than 100 years old, share a special bond and talk on the phone nearly every day.

  Canada

  Nov 18, 2021
• Former SAIT grad champions tech school for preparing her for ‘real world’

  As Canadians emerge from the pandemic, polytechnic schools push their grads as people to hire with real-world experience.

  Education

  Nov 16, 2021
• ‘Do whatever you need to do’: Alberta woman who fled domestic abuse during COVID-19

  The pandemic had led to more crisis calls for families experiencing violence. Watch for signs and know how to offer help.

  Crime

  Nov 4, 2021
• TikTok calls on parents to set up account and link with teens: ‘The digital space is your new normal’

  TikTok encourages caregivers to set up accounts to link with teens for more oversight and control.

  Features

  Nov 2, 2021
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• Families & doctors share stories of ill and dying children on new website to help others

  Families caring for a dying or seriously ill child may find support and answers to their questions on the new website, CaringTogether.life.

  Health

  Oct 28, 2021
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• ‘It doesn’t make you weak’: Father recovering from postpartum depression urges new dads to watch for signs

  It's estimated one in 10 men suffer postpartum depression. One father warns other soon-to-be-dads, 'it's no joke.'

  Health

  Oct 26, 2021
• ‘They’re often overlooked and not heard’: Family caregivers need more support, says nursing expert

  Caregivers say they need more support while caring for loved ones dealing with mental illness and addictions.

  Health

  Oct 21, 2021
• ‘Parents are asking all the right questions,’ as COVID-19 vaccine for kids awaits approval: expert

  As Health Canada reviews COVID-19 vaccine data for ages five to 11, a Calgary pediatrician says some parents are hesitant to give their children the shot.

  Health

  Oct 14, 2021
• Put eye exams back on to-do list: Ophthalmologists see more vision problems in kids after increased screen time

  Canadian ophthalmologists says increased screen time in children is leading to more eye strain and nearsightedness.

  Health

  Oct 12, 2021
• How a Men’s Shed in northern Alberta is helping guys tackle isolation and loneliness

  A group of guys in Cold Lake, Alta., is tackling loneliness and isolation with a Men's Shed program.

  Features

  Oct 5, 2021
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• Indigenous educators say children must learn truth before reconciliation

  Indigenous educators say the focus must first be on truth before moving toward reconciliation.

  Canada

  Sep 30, 2021
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• ‘Burnt out and pushed beyond their limits’: nurses struggle to work and care for own families

  Nurses across the country say the fourth wave is pushing them to exhaustion and it's taking a toll on their families.

  Health

  Sep 28, 2021
• Tech-savvy volunteers show ‘whole new world’ to seniors on their cellphones and computers

  Connected Canadians, a non-profit, is working to give all seniors free digital support by 2030.

  Education

  Sep 23, 2021
• Anxiety rates doubled in young children over the pandemic

  University of Calgary researchers say anxiety rates in young children have doubled over the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Health

  Sep 21, 2021
• ‘I don’t want to be doing everything for him forever’: Tips on how to raise independent children

  A parenting coach says being an "invisible parent" will help children learn how to be more independent.

  Features

  Sep 16, 2021