Edmonton Family Matters Teens

• Why are parents reluctant to ask for help when they need it?

  "It's been a consistent chaos with great highs and very many lows, but last night was the lowest."

  Features

  Nov 22, 2018
  
• Family Matters: Why teens leaving Facebook matters

  New numbers suggest teenagers continue to abandon Facebook in favour of other social media platforms, which is likely no surprise for parents of young adults.

  Canada

  Nov 8, 2018
  
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• Want to take a family gap year? Here’s how 2 Canadian families are making it work

  A growing number of Canadian families are embarking on round-the-world trips with their kids — here's how you can make it work.

  Lifestyle

  Oct 23, 2018
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• Spike in cannabis poisoning in kids a concern for doctors: ‘It’s candy and it tastes great’

  Since 2013, an increasing number of kids have ended up in the emergency department because of cannabis poisoning.

  Canada

  Oct 11, 2018
• So your kid wants to be a YouTube star? Parenting expert says it’s not a simple yes or no answer

  "There's no sense just cluttering the air space. What's the value added when you are posting?"

  Canada

  Oct 9, 2018
• ‘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
• Why parents should be on the lookout for racist and sexist messages in video games

  Violence in video games has long been an issue for parents, but less overt messages of sexual assault and racism might not on be their radar.

  Features

  Sep 6, 2018
• Are 1st-year university students dependent on parents? Yes, but that’s OK, expert says

  First-year university students can struggle with living independently if they've been raised by "helicopter parents," according to one counsellor. But staying in touch doesn't always signal a lack of autonomy.

  Sep 4, 2018
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• Back to school: 5 lesser-known tips for keeping kids on time in the morning

  As kids head back to school next week, many parents will be struggling to get everyone out of the house on time.

  Education

  Aug 30, 2018
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• How to help your child choose a career without pushing

  We asked Reinekke Lengelle how parents can help channel their child's passions without pushing them into specific careers.

  Lifestyle

  Jun 7, 2018