Family Matters Edmonton

• Building baby’s immunity or causing illness? How parents can spot the difference

  If a toy falls on the floor, should you give it back without washing? What about at the indoor playground? Microbiologist Jason Tetro explains the difference between building immunity and causing illness.

  Lifestyle

  Oct 31, 2019
  
• ‘Mom feels more like a dad’: how Alberta couple explained transition to 5 kids

  Two years ago marked a big change for the Okotoks, Alta. family after the kids began referring to their "mom" as "dad."

  Education

  Sep 18, 2018
  
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• Carole Anne Devaney: Goodbye for now

  In an honest, candid and encouraging blog post, Global Edmonton anchor Carole Anne Devaney says goodbye (for now) as she begins maternity leave #2.

  Blogs

  Aug 4, 2016
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• Back seats of cars aren’t the only places that become dangerously hot for children in summer

  It's summer in Canada and with along with the fun of enjoying beaches, outdoor swimming pools and patio season, comes the danger of finding yourself exposed to dangerous temperatures.

  Health

  Jul 30, 2016
• ‘He’s my angel’: Edmonton woman reveals how motherhood helped her overcome meth addiction

  Sarah Hendricks graduates from high school Friday. It was a long road for the 20-year-old who overcame childhood neglect, drug addiction and teen pregnancy.

  Blogs

  Jun 9, 2016
• Alberta: home of the one-income family

  Alberta has the lowest proportion of two-income families in Canada. A University of Alberta researcher suggests demographics and the province's resource-based economy factor in to this trend.

  Economy

  Jun 7, 2016
• Picky eating ‘can be repaired’: expert

  A world-renowned family therapist and registered dietitian nutritionist says if you have an adolescent picky eater, all hope isn't lost.

  Lifestyle

  Jun 1, 2016
• Spice, spice baby: Tips to prevent picky eaters

  Does what's on the dinner table develop into a drama involving you and your child? Will you have a picky eater on your hands as they get older? Time will tell, but there are ways to prevent finicky palates.

  Blogs

  May 31, 2016
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• Grandparents cut off from grandkids ‘don’t know where to turn’: Alberta grandmother

  When Marilyn Marks' estranged daughter cut off contact, the grandmother went to court to fight for access to see her grandchild. She found the system to be confusing, expensive and divisive.

  Lifestyle

  Apr 19, 2016