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S'more Banana Boats - Crafty Morning Here’s an easy dessert for kids this summer ~ s’more banana boats! They also work great over a campfire or in the oven. Ingredients: Banana Chocolate chips Small marshmallows Graham crackers Directions: Peel a banana (make sure it’s ripe) and cut a slit down the middle. Split it open but not a...

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Pembina River Tubing Opens for the Season on June 19 - Raising Edmonton Pembina River Tubing is open for the season in Entwhistle, Albert beginning June 19, 2020. Read our guide to bringing the kids!

13 Best Alberta Beaches and Lakes to Visit this Summer - Raising Edmonton Alberta has many hidden-gem beaches to discover across the province. From cliff jumping to sandy oasis, here are the best Alberta beaches.

'Zipline Playground' Crestwood Community Playground - Raising Edmonton One of our new favourite playgrounds is in the Crestwood neighbourhood. The Crestwood Community Playground

8 Hidden Places to Discover in the Edmonton River Valley this Summer - Raising Edmonton The past couple of months has found us exploring the River Valley almost every day.

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22 Ways to Make Cooking With Kids More Fun Scared they’ll get hurt? Scared they'll get flour everywhere? Hate to waste food? Chefs, food bloggers, and nutritionists dish on how they train their kids in the kitchen—and keep it fun for everyone.

15 Best Exercise Videos on YouTube to Do With Kids Whether you're practicing social distancing or it's just a rainy day, these fun free workout videos recommended by family fitness experts are a great way to blow off steam inside.

Nature as Stress Relief for Kids | Parenting Tips & Advice | PBS KIDS for Parents Playing in nature has a number of benefits for children. No matter where you live, here are some ways to reduce stress and anxiety by going outside.

Easy Ways to Make Your Backyard More Fun Encourage your kids to explore, build, create, or just relax in the outdoors with these inspiring ideas.

Field Day Activities Kids Can Do at Home From bubble stations to ring tosses!

10 Recommended Netflix Shows for Young Children | Education.com Blog Get our picks for the best Netflix content to put on for young children.

Planning for the 2020-2021 school year has started and we know it’ll look a little different. Share your feedback about what’s important to you as we get ready for September. Fill out this survey, which is open until May 28, to provide your feedback: https://bit.ly/36ixd1v

What Works For Getting Kids to Enjoy Reading? | KQED Reading becomes more enjoyable the more it's practiced, but getting to that point can be a challenge. Parents and teachers compete with screens; rewards are tempting but can backfire.

Make Your Own Fairy Potion | Activity | Education.com What do you get when you combine science and fairies? Fairy scientists who make their own potion, of course! This activity promotes critical thinking skills as your child mixes, experiments, and creates their very own fairy potions.

15 Crazy-Cool Ways Kids Can Learn With Sidewalk Chalk Get them outside and practicing reading, math, and more.

10 Best Homemade Craft Recipes - Ziggity Zoom Family Sometimes we all need a bit of fun. Kids especially are looking for fun things and to keep them busy sometimes we have to conjure up the fun ourselves. To help in this endeavor, we have gathered a bunch of Craft Recipes that you can make at a moment’s notice. Fun that you can create … Read more...

Want to Raise Well-Adjusted Children? Psychology Says Let Them See You Doing These 10 Things This powerful parenting advice puts the 'show' in show and tell.

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8 Art Therapy Activities to Help Kids Identify and Manage Their Feelings “Art tells the truth.” —art therapist Edith Kramer

Short Vowel Song: Five in the Bed | Song | Education.com Short vowels are the star of the show in this favorite song...with just a few tweaks.

5-Minute Crafts for Kids That Create Hours of Entertainment Don’t have a ton of time to be the crafty parent? Spend less time crafting and more time playing with these fun and fast projects for toddlers and preschoolers.

Color Scavenger Hunt | Activity | Education.com Your preschooler is familiar with the colors in her crayon box, but can she find these colors in the world? Take her on a scavenger hunt.