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We closed our doors August 1, 2020.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Joined February 2009
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Every weekend I keep thinking it's going to rain, but it doesn't. If you haven't taken a spin on the Legacy Trail from Banff to Canmore, you'll want to - even with kids! Here's my best tips for cycling this route with your family bit.ly/LegacyBanff #YYC #YYCLiving #MyBanff
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Since the pandemic started, one of the top travel fantasies is going to a beach. Though Calgary doesn't anchor an ocean, we do have several pebbly beach options. Here's a few of my faves: bit.ly/YYCBeach #YYC #yycliving
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NOON: 12:30-1 - Premier Jason Kenney will reveal when & how stage 2 of the relaunch will happen. We'll bring that live to you and get analysis from infectious disease expert Craig Jenne. 12-12:30 - keeping kids motivated with @FreedmanSmith from @ParentingPower
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As you are spending more time at home with your children, you may be finding it hard to keep their screen time to the desired amount. Our friends @ParentingPower are sharing their advice on preschoolers and screens in our latest #blog post! kidsandcompany.com/blog/pres…
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TECHNOLOGY BREAK// Are Screens Stealing Your Sanity!? More than ever before, #screens and devices are disconnecting families and causing daily battles in many homes. Check out our #webinar with @ParentingPower to learn more! #KidcoAtHome youtube.com/watch?v=nXoZXunP…
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It’s ok to need. It’s ok to ask. It’s ok to receive. Dammit. Hard practice for those of us who attach our value to being givers. But so worth it. 🧡
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This post so succinctly says what I’ve been thinking over the last few weeks
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Tomorrow (Tue) is the season finale of #kimsconvenience! 8pm on CBC and streaming for free in 🇨🇦 on CBC Gem. Plus, at 7pm ET, the cast is doing a Q&A and chat over on our FB page, facebook.com/kimsconvenience. It’s been 8 months since we’ve all been together and I miss them so much!
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This is for the healthcare workers on the frontlines — the Sarabande from Bach’s Cello Suite No. 3. Your ability to balance human connection and scientific truth in service of us all gives me hope. #songsofcomfort
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Your @calgarylibrary is a terrific resource right now!
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“If the structure does not permit dialogue, the structure must be changed.” - Paulo Freire
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3 Myths that are Destroying the Youth Sports Experience for our Kids bit.ly/2deNJps #CTGPBlog
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A little perspective...
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I’d rather trade in my kids’ short-term happiness if I knew they’d experience the long-term satisfaction of a disciplined life.
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BITING 😥 // How to Stop Toddlers from Biting? Young children use their mouths to explore the world. Today, Julie Freedman Smith and Gail Bell of @ParentingPower have given us some tools to deal with toddlers that are biting! 🦈 Blog (2.5 min read) 👉 kidsandcompany.com/blog/how-…
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Day twenty-nine- Take a chance and say yes to something you normally wouldn’t.
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Genuine, healthy self-esteem develops when caring adults identify children's strengths, but also allow them to try and fail.
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We cannot expect young children to respect the officials if they spend the entire game listening to their parents disrespect them. We cannot expect officials to continue refereeing our children’s games if all they get is grief. bit.ly/2S617Pe #CTGPBlog
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We must be parents, not pals. We must be coaches, not coddlers. We must lead them, not just lecture them.
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