Make Everyday a Father’s Day: Ten Parenting Tips Just for Dads
May 16th, 2012
By: Jennifer M. Koontz
Let’s face it, sometimes fathers feel a bit left out. They may feel a little unsure of their abilities in the parenting department,…
Family Matters
2012 Family Faves - Your Family's Favourite Ice Cream Destination in Alberta
May 10th, 20122 Comments
We recently discovered that our daughter has a dairy intolerance. The result? Twice as much ice cream for me to eat. At ECM, we want to know where your family's favourite ice cream spot is.
Go!
2012 Family Faves - Your Family's Favourite Alberta Campground
May 6th, 20125 Comments
For many families, camping is just an extension of their everyday lives. For others (like ours), camping includes romantic notions coupled with the tragic realization that neither my husband nor I are…
Planting the Seeds for a Stronger Family
May 3rd, 2012
By: Lesli Gee
Spring is here! As you stash away your winter clothes and spend more time outside, why not also plant the seeds for a stronger family?
With today’s crazy schedules, most…
2012 Family Faves - Your Family's Favourite Day-Trip Destination
May 1st, 20129 Comments
This year, we took our family vacay in the fall, resulting in a non-existant summer getaway fund. Our only hope at this point is some fabulous day-trips to save us from Cabana Fever!
ECM needs your…
How To Bond From a Distance
May 1st, 2012
Why Don't Young People Vote?
March 28th, 2012
Teaching Kids The Importance of Participation
By: Mary Jane McKittrick
A discouraging amount of young people aren't voting during elections, and Mary Jane McKittrick recognizes…
Twelve Jobs for Kids in the Kitchen
March 6th, 2012
By: Ashley Grimaldo
Get cookin' with the kids--even the youngest ones—even during special occasions! This does not mean you hand the torch to Junior to put the finishing touches on your crème…
The Cocoa Plan - Changing the Way Cocoa is Produced
March 1st, 2012
ECM had the chance to chat with Catherine O’Brien, Director of Public Affairs of Nestlé Canada, about The Cocoa Plan, an initiative in which Nestlé is working to improve the livelihoods of cocoa farmers…
Kids and Tech: Avoiding Family Dine-and-Dash
March 1st, 2012
Does dinner grow cold while you wait for your kids to finish updating their Facebook status? Do you miss quality car time with your kids on trips or your morning commute because their faces are aglow…
