Last week, new Canada-wide guidelines for physicians, parents, coaches, trainers, teachers, and athletes to diagnose, manage and treat concussions were unveiled. On hand at the press conference to help announce the guidelines was Steve Podborski, former 1980 Olympic downhill medallist, and … [Read more...]
The Blue Jays Broke My Son’s Heart, And I’m Glad
My son Ari is a huge baseball fan. He was throwing a ball before he could walk. He used to practice off a tee in my kitchen when he was 18 months old. He would walk around in a full Jays uniform. And when he was three, he used to introduce himself as Jose Bautista when anyone asked his name. He … [Read more...]
All The Ways Parenting Is Like Coaching Organized Sports
Take me out to the ballgame! Or literally anywhere, really. I just need to get out of the house. I've actually been super involved with NCAA football lately for a project I'm working on and it occurred to me that parenting really isn't that different than coaching organized sports. Here's what … [Read more...]
6 Edmonton Parks Bound To Be Fast Family Favourites (And Tire Out Little Legs)
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Where To Find Free Events For Kids During the World Cup Of Hockey
This September, the World Cup of Hockey Tournament will take over the city. From September 16 to October 1, 2016, some of the best international hockey players will take to the ice at the Air Canada Centre. The tournament will host 170 of the best players in the NHL. Eight countries will be … [Read more...]
7 Fun Toy Picks For A Summer Unplugged
The summer is definitely here now, and aside from sleeping in and keeping cool, we are all about having fun! My kids have lifted their heads from their gaming devices and are happily finding things to do outdoors with friends. We've just returned home from a week of being "unplugged"—no TV and no … [Read more...]
First Time Camp Memories That Will Last Forever
I took one last look at my little man, balancing his pack and his gear in his arms as he ambled up the path towards the other campers. This was the first full weekend he would be away from both parents and I was nervous. What if he got scared of the dark? What if he got homesick? What if he got … [Read more...]
Sleep Away Camp Dreams Start Early
"Look, mom, LOOK!" my son exclaimed, bounding in the door. He clutched tightly in his fist a flyer. I asked him to bring it to me for examination. It turns out his grief group is going to have a sleep away camp for three days. I looked at him quizzically. A million memories flooded my brain of my … [Read more...]
Geocaching Is The Coolest Discovery Scavenger Hunt Ever
"Did you find it? The hint says 'orange is almost the mark' and it's 30 ft away from the beach walk but watch for muggles! Wait, I see something orange! I see something orange!" If you're already a Geocacher you will already understand why we're extremely excited. Geocaching may just be the best … [Read more...]
Summer Camp Essentials For The Prepared Camper
We are heading into the last week of school and I am sure there is more than one kid out there getting excited about summer camp! Some of our kids are heading off for a week or two or three of overnight camp. While you're checking your list of clean underwear and labeling all your kid's stuff … [Read more...]
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