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Happy June!
Well, we made it - it's finally the last month of school! Soon, the kids will be home and looking for things to do to keep them busy all summer long. Are you ready? We are! We've got plenty of great articles, activity suggestions, travel tips and more to make sure your summer is full of fun!
Enjoy!
Ellen
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Our July/August 2016 Issue!
It's Time for Summer Fun & Travel!
This issue is packed full of summer fun ideas and events,
vacations, last-minute camp suggestions, birthday party planning as well as our amazing Early-Bird Fall Class & Program Feature! It's got everything you need to fill your summer with fun!
- Summer/Fall Birthday Party Guide: From entertainment to supplies, birthday gifts to photographers, to cakes, party themes and more!
- Last Call Summer Camp & Program Feature: Need a camp for your kids? Still can't decide? We've got THE list of camps still accepting registrations so you can cross it off your list!
- Early-Bird Fall Class & Program Ad Feature: Want to plan ahead? Get your hockey stars and future Olympians registered early! Skip the stress and long line-ups and get ready before Back-to-School time!
- Summer Fun & Travel Guide: We've got the best day trips, vacations, activities, hikes, travel tips and more to make your summer magical!
Coming soon to a stand near you or online at calgaryschild.com the third week of June!
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Provided by Alberta Health Services EMS; Photo: PhotoXpress.com
Head injuries are a leading cause of serious injury and death to children riding bicycles. Most injuries occur when a cyclist suffers a fall, strikes a stationary object or collides with another cyclist/pedestrian.
Remember: It's the law in Alberta that cyclists under the age of 18 must wear a helmet (and highly recommended for all ages). Helmets should be CSA-approved and worn during recreational activities such as skateboarding, in-line skating or cycling.
Here are some tips to keep your family safe cycling this summer:
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Written by Allie Percival-Wightman, BA, B.Ed.; Photo: Tourism Calgary
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If you want to share Alberta's unique and diverse heritage with your kids - minus the crowds, party atmosphere, and expense of the Stampede - we have some great suggestions for daytrips which will help you and your family learn about the fascinating history of the city and province we call home.
Written by Kimberly Blaker; Photo: Fotolia.com
It's the season your kids have been waiting for, so how will you maximize the long lazy days of summer with your family? Celebrate the carefree season to its fullest with these outdoor activities and adventures your whole family will enjoy.
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Written by Nanica Brown; Photo: Courtesy of Nanica Brown
Though Calgary's had a fairly mild winter this year, it's finally time to spend some quality time outside. While flying kites and going to parks may be all the rage for a few hours, gardening is a great opportunity to let your children grow over the entire summer. Plus, gardening is a great outdoor activity, and it's something that you can plan and enjoy doing as a family.
I learned to love gardening at the knees of my mother who spent her time off from teaching tending a large part of our back yard that had been converted to a vegetable bed. It was a magical place where there was mud, mayhem and homegrown snacks as far as the eye could see. When I had children, I knew that I would want to pass that love affair along.
ROCKING A RAINY DAY - 8 EASY IDEAS WHEN IT'S MUDDY OUT THERE
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Written by Michele Ranard, M.Ed.; Photo: PhotoXpress.com
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It's hard to beat splashing in mud puddles, but there are plenty of simple, unplugged pleasures to enjoy with children when the weather is dreary.
In fact, see the precipitation as an opportunity to rediscover old-school pleasures. Whether you decide to make it a lazy PJ day with popcorn and a movie, a productive one organizing the playroom or any of the following, don't forget to squeeze in a little happy dance in the rain.
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Everyone's Talking
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"Mould ingestion poses a risk of gastrointestinal symptoms, and infections in individuals with compromised immune systems.
The national health agency says it has received one report of illness in Canada that may be linked to the recalled Tommee Tippee cups. Health officials south of the border have received 68 reports of children experiencing diarrhea, vomiting or other symptoms reportedly associated with drinking from a cup with mould in the valve.
An estimated 227,000 affected cups were sold across Canada through various retailers between December 2014 and May 2016.
Customers are advised to immediately stop using the cups and contact Mayborn regarding a free replacement."
You weighed in:
Janet F: "The day I disassembled my child's sippy cup was the last time I ever used one. I would take the simple leaky sippy cups and pack their milk in a big bottle. When it's time for a sip, I'd serve just enough in the sippy cup. Even as they have outgrown the sippy cup stage, I still don't use any bottles that come with straws for anything other than water. If they need a straw, let them use disposables. You can't seem to clean the insides of those straws well enough!"
Danelle L: "One of these is the only one my daughter will use and I totally see how mold can grow in it. We've only used it for water until last night when she had milk in it and you simply can not get the milk out of the little white thing...Darn! They worked too well I guess."
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Written by Beth Fornauf; Photo: Fotolia.com
Frazzled parents with bags under their eyes; overtired toddlers kicking the seats in front of them; wailing infants unable to handle changes in air pressure. If you've ever flown on a plane, you've witnessed the sights (and sounds) of traveling with little ones. Flying is tough on everyone in the family, but parents with young children have an especially difficult time. Ask any mom or dad and they'll tell you the same thing: disrupting the routines of infants and toddlers is asking for trouble.
Air travel is fraught with stressors and curveballs. Travelers are at the mercy of weather delays, gate changes, lost luggage and a host of other unforeseen issues. But it is possible to fly the friendly skies when you have young children.
Read on to find out how some simple research and a little planning can help ensure that your vacation has a smooth takeoff.
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Written by Judy M. Miller; Photo: PhotoXpress.com
Do you remember family vacations from when you were a child? Was packing done in a frenzy, and at the last minute? Or did you just calmly walk out the door with your family because your parents did all of the planning and packing? Growing up, my brothers and I did little to get ready, other than to straggle into the car during the wee hours of the morning.
Here are some tips to prepare for a fun vacation that involves the entire family from planning through returning home. As a mom of four, there are tips I've been using and fine-tuning for close to two decades. These tips will help alleviate your stress in planning and preparation.
Written by Alexa Bigwarfe; Photo: PhotoXpress.com
If you have ever traveled with small children, you know how nerve-racking it can be. The stress level kicks up a notch when you are flying. Even short trips can be exasperating with an inconsolable toddler or multiple children. Maintenance delays and aircraft issues, traffic jams and construction, and many other un-anticipated issues often extend an already exhausting experience. Luckily, with a little bit of pre-planning, there are some easy ways to keep the kids occupied and happy while traveling, even on long trips.
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| THIS MONTH ON CALGARYSCHILD.COM |
Contests
Win a Youth Summer Passport from The City of Calgary!
The Youth Summer Passport provides an affordable opportunity for our city's youth (ages 7 to 17) to experience what Calgary Recreation has to offer! This summer, youth will discover why Calgary is a great place to explore. Summer adventure awaits! For more information, visit the website.
The Youth Summer Passport is only $50 and includes:
- Unlimited recreational swims, skates and gym time at City of Calgary Leisure Centres
- Unlimited recreational swims and workouts at City of Calgary Aquatic & Fitness Centres
- Unlimited public skating/shinny and City of Calgary Arenas
- Discounts and special deals around the city
Passports are valid between July 1 to August 31, 2016 and are available at all City of Calgary Recreation Centres. If you hold a youth transit pass for July or August, the Passport is only $25!
For your chance to win a Youth Summer Passport, enter here (contest code: Passport). Contest closes Monday, June 27, 2016.
Win 4 Tickets to Disney's NEWSIES the Musical!
They delivered the papers, until they made the headlines... Direct from Broadway comes NEWSIES, the smash-hit, crowd-pleasing new musical from Disney. Winner of the 2012 Tony Awards® for Best Score and Best Choreography, NEWSIES has audiences and critics alike calling it "A MUSICAL WORTH SINGING ABOUT!" (The New York Times). Filled with one heart-pounding number after another, it's a high-energy explosion of song and dance you just don't want to miss.
The show runs from
July 19 to 24, 2016
at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster
(or call
1-855-985-5000).
For your chance to win four tickets to opening night on July 19 at 7:30pm, enter here (contest code: Newsies). Contest closes Friday, July 1, 2016.
Rainy Day Boredom-Busters Contest with Toys "R" Us!
Spring showers got your kids bored and moping around the house because "there's nothing to do"? Toys "R" Us to the Rescue! Check out these great rainy day boredom-busters. Entry deadlines are Monday, June 6, 2016.
$100 Gift Card -
Spend a drizzly day perusing the aisles of Toys "R" Us or shopping online for the perfect toys to ward off those rainy day blues.
Enter here
(contest code: Gift Card).
Aquadoodle - Travel Doodle PAW Patrol - No job is too big and no pup is too small with the fun-filled, no-mess drawings of Aquadoodle! Travel Doodle is a soft, portable drawing toy that leaves no trace behind. It never makes a mess, and it never runs out! Just add water and draw in red or blue! It's the multicolored, no-mess toy that you can bring anywhere you go. Take a creative road trip with the Paw Patrol-themed Travel Doodle!
Enter here
(contest code: Doodle).
Crayola Creative Tools - A notebook-style tool case that contains a large variety of crayons, markers and colored pencils. More than 50 pieces! Add your name, homeroom or other information to the cover and make it your own! This is a great tool to enhance your child's artistic side in a quiet space of your home.
Enter here
(contest code: Crayola).
Bop It! Micro Series Game - Game on! Go mobile with the Bop It! Micro Series game! This compact version of the classic Bop It! game is just like the game you already know. Choose from Solo or Pass It modes and move fast to keep up with the action commands. Twist it, Bop it and Pull it in the sequence the game tells you to! Play against yourself or play with friends, but either way the Bop It! Action with this Micro Series game is going to be epic!
Enter here (contest code: Bop It).
Despicable Me 2 Plush Buddies 3-Pack - Imaginative play is always a great way to pass the time on a rainy day. Includes Minions Dave, Stuart and Tim.
Enter here (contest code: Despicable Me).
Made in Canada Contest!
Wee Nation Curating is a monthly subscription box featuring the finest in Canadian baby products. Wee Nation provides meticulously curated boxes for babies that are age-specific and gender neutral. The newest addition is the Newborn Gift Box! This darling box contains a little of everything! Booties, bib, onesie, lotion and more. The sweetest gift for the sweetest baby. Your baby will love you for it! To subscribe and receive your first monthly box filled and curated with perfection, visit
ourweenation.com
.
For your chance to win the Wee Nation Newborn Gift Box,
enter here
(contest code: Wee Nation). Entry deadline is Monday, June 13, 2016.
Win a Toopy and Binoo™: Fun and Games Prize Pack!
The zaniness continues as best friends, Toopy and Binoo, return to the live stage with their hit theatrical production, Toopy and Binoo™: Fun and Games presented by Sunwing.ca. Filled with whimsical exuberance, families across Canada will dance and sing along with Koba Entertainment's hottest musical extravaganza!
The dynamic duo perfectly blends optimism, imagination and spontaneity in their quest to find the best game ever! The story unfolds as a toy chest full of mismatched game and puzzle ignites a curious imagination: watch as Toopy and Binoo dance with X's and O's; wiggle with smiling snakes; try to outwit a gang of dancing ladders.
Along with boot stompin' Dusteroo's and limbo loving sheep, Toopy and Binoo return with their wackiest and most interactive adventure yet!
Entertaining and unpredictable, Toopy and Binoo™: Fun and Games integrates music, theatre, dance, puppetry and innovative multimedia technology to create an off-the-wall experience that will delight the entire family! For more information, visit toopyandbinooontour.com.
For your chance to win a family pack of 4 tickets to Toopy and Binoo™: Fun and Games! on September 25, 2016, at 1pm, enter here (contest code: Toopy and Binoo). Contest closes Thursday, June 30, 2016.
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Free Live Webinar - "Picky Eating: Best Practices in Nutrition from Babies to Teens"
June 16, 8 to 9pm MDT; Picky Eating: Best Practices in Nutrition from Babies to Teens. Brought to you by Professional Parenting Canada and Calgary's Child Magazine. Register today!
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WHAT'S COMING UP IN CALGARY?
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| THE BABY ANIMAL FESTIVAL AT CALGARY CORN MAZE & FUN FARM |
Jun 11 & Jun 12
During this one weekend event, you can get hands-on with new baby barnyard animals!
You will also have access to all the regular fun farm attractions (excluding the corn mazes, as they will be newly planted and actively growing).
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CALGARY'S CHILD MAGAZINE ON GLOBAL
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For parenting tips and updates from the experts, don't miss our
Calgary's Child Magazine segment on the
Global Morning News show on Mondays and Saturdays.
Each segment has a different guest and topic, from Family Fun to Health & Safety!
To find out who's on next, look down the left column of our
Calendar!
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Want to know what's up in Calgary?
No matter the age, stage or size of your family, we can find you something to do!
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