The aim of the pop-up playground is to teach kids and their parents the importance of unstructured play, and how taking risks is critical for healthy child development. Continue reading
Young children who spend too much time on screens can fall behind on measures of language, physical and social skills, according to a new study. Continue reading
The relationship between a step-parent and step-child is delicate. Parenting expert Julie Freedman-Smith offers six tips on how to handle this relationship. Continue reading
Research out of Penn State University indicates infants with more inhibited personalities are more likely to turn up their nose at new foods. Continue reading
Nathan’s Playground was built as a memorial to Nathan, something that Rod describes as a way to be parents to Nathan’s spirit and to continue his legacy. Continue reading
There are currently two sites in Edmonton that offer the learning and development clinic – the Grey Nuns and the East Edmonton Health Centre, but there are plans to close the south Edmonton site in August. Continue reading
New research suggests the Disney’s princess culture is shaping a generation of little girls – and little boys, too. Continue reading
A new study from researchers in New Zealand suggests that LEGO toys have become more violent over the years. Continue reading
There’s little debate that mama and dada are often among baby’s first utterances — which usually start around the seven or eight-month mark. Continue reading
A new Canadian study suggests that if your kids get an extra 90 minutes of sleep during the school week, they’ll get better grades. That’s just 18 more minutes between Sunday to Thursday night. Continue reading