Family Matters
How to help your kids cope with Valentine’s Day anxiety
“For some kids, it might be a good learning experience. For other kids, who are really just generally anxious, it might be pretty painful.” Dr. Eleanor Mackey offers some tips for parents. Continue reading
Family Matters podcast: Divorce without court
By Kim Smith Reporter
Instead of heading to court, more are trying to solve financial and custodial issues on their own. Continue reading
Why don’t some teens dress for the cold?
By Kim Smith Reporter
“Teenagers are at a place where, developmentally, they rely so much on their peer group for their self-worth.” Continue reading
Couples going through a divorce seeking out alternatives to court
More people are looking for alternative dispute resolutions, exploring self-representation and using apps in their divorce process. Continue reading
Mom lets children skip school to take a ‘mental-health day’ — is this good parenting?
Experts believe talking about mental health at home is important, but should kids be allowed to skip school? Continue reading
Family Matters podcast: The surge of women freezing their eggs
The Pacific Centre for Reproductive Medicine (PCRM), with a clinic in Vancouver and Edmonton, reported a 180 per cent increase from 2017 to 2018. Continue reading
AI robot toys: Concerns for parents and why they could be good for kids
By Kim Smith Reporter
A new generation of toys, using artificial intelligence, could help kids learn digital skills and encourage empathy and manners, said an Edmonton researcher. Continue reading
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Family Matters podcast: Moms re-entering the workforce & Canada’s new food guide
According to data from the Harvard Business Review, stay-at-home moms are half as likely to land a job interview compared to moms who get laid off. Continue reading
Mistakes to avoid when trying to land a job after parenting gap
Getting back into a career after staying home to raise kids can be daunting, especially competing against people who haven’t left the workforce. Continue reading
Family Matters podcast recap: Tickets for babies & the evolution of car seats
In this episode, we take a look at ticket policies for babies at venues across the country. We ask Margot Young, a professor with the Allard School of Law, for her take on whether the rule is discriminatory. Continue reading