There is nothing better than packing your basket and heading out to a grassy oasis for an al fresco feast. With over 20 major parks and 7,400 hectares of land in the river valley (that’s 22 times the size of New York City’s Central Park) you can roast hot dogs with a picturesque view, toss a ball in the park, play at a park, or have a romantic dinner and watch the sunset over the river. For more information, check this out.
Welcome to the online event on Ways to Support Your Child’s Relationship with Food and Their Body! Join our registered dietitians for an informative session where we will discuss how diet culture affects how we think and talk about bodies, how children learn about food, and how the words we use to talk about food and bodies can impact children. You will learn practical tips and strategies to help your child develop a healthy relationship with food and their body. Our expert speakers will share valuable insights and answer any questions you may have. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how you can support your child’s well-being. Register now to secure your spot!
Like a moth to a flame, my two-year-old likes to take risks. She climbs onto our dining room table, jumps from the ottoman to the couch, and spins in circles until she falls down. My toddler brings this same enthusiasm for risk in her outdoor play as well. You might think that I have a particularly adventurous two-year-old, or that toddlers take risks because they don’t know any better. Perhaps there’s a kernel of truth to those assumptions, at least the first, but the reality is that almost all toddlers are drawn to risky types of play. While there has been a lot of research about the importance of risky play for preschoolers and kids, risky play is important for toddlers too! In fact, toddlers experience risky play in a very similar way to older kids. In this article I’m going to review the basics of risky play: what it is, what it isn’t, and the benefits of risky play for toddlers. Then I’ll provide a fun list of toddler appropriate risky play activities for your toddler to try at home and outdoors.
Join AHS Registered Dietitians on Tuesday, April 29 from 6:30 – 8 pm for this free, virtual, class for Early Learning and Childcare Providers. In this 1.5-hour session, learn how you can promote children’s positive relationship with food through the power of language and by building supportive environments.Now eligible for release time funding!Register here: bit.ly/3CZuluE
How the separation and divorce processes affect your child. Did you know that the Government of Alberta offers a free Parenting after Separation ecourse? This course is for parents or guardians who are separating or getting a divorce. Sometimes the course is required, or you can voluntarily take the course. Course topics include: building relationships, how separation affects parents, how separation affects children, communication skills, legal issues, alternative dispute resolution and parenting plans.
The John Janzen Nature Centre takes visitors for a walk on the wild side with programs, events and interactive exhibits designed to promote awareness and engagement with nature in an urban setting. Every visit offers a chance to connect with nature. The newly renovated facility is located in the heart of Edmonton’s River Valley, a perfect natural landscape rich with wildlife and their habitats. For more information, click here!
Downtown Dining Week runs March 12-23. With more than 60 restaurants serving multi-course menus around the core, how do you know where to start? Don’t worry. We’re here to help.
Celebrate Family Day in the Arts District On Monday, February 17, 2025, from 12 – 5 pm, join the Edmonton Arts Council, City of Edmonton, the Citadel Theatre, Art Gallery of Alberta, Edmonton Public Library and more, to participate in a variety of family-friendly programming. Events include live music, circus arts, dance, and theatre. In addition to the scheduled performances, there will also be games and skating at City Hall plaza. Free parking is available at City of Edmonton EPark locations. PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE City Hall: Art Gallery of Alberta – Ledcor Theatre (2 Sir Winston Churchill Square): Citadel Theatre – Zeidler Theatre (9828 101A Ave): Citadel Theatre – Rice Theatre (9828 101A Ave): Citadel Theatre – Tucker Amphitheatre (9828 101A Ave): Edmonton Public Library (Stanley A. Milner Branch) – (7 Sir Winston Churchill Square): Churchill Square and the Arts District venues are easily accessible via public transportation. Visit takeETS.com for route and schedule information.
