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Kids need a third place. A place beyond home and school. When young people have a safe and supportive third place, outside of home and school, they can find connection, belonging and community. The BGC Canada openly promote “a third place for kids”, highlighting the importance of that space and how local BGCs provide it for children and youth. Why Kids Need a Third Place Young people need the next safe place with trusted adults that they can rely on. They need a place that w

Hello and Happy Spring, YEG Parents and families! As parents, navigating the world of cannabis can feel overwhelming, especially with the evolving understanding of its compounds, THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (cannabidiol). To make informed choices, it’s essential to know how these substances interact with the endocannabinoid system (ECS), its development and its implications for adults and children. What is the Endocannabinoid System? The endocannabinoid system is a cru

Choosing childcare is one of the most important decisions parents make. Whether returning to work, pursuing education, or seeking social enrichment for a child, families in Edmonton and surrounding communities have several options to consider. Licensed daycare centres are a popular choice. These facilities are regulated by the province and must meet specific standards for safety, staffing ratios, and programming. Centres often provide structured daily schedules that include p

What Is Colic? Colic is a term used when a baby cries excessively or appears very fussy without an obvious cause. While all babies cry, colic is typically identified when a baby cries for more than three hours a day, at least three days a week, for three weeks or longer. It often begins within the first few weeks of life, with crying episodes commonly occurring in the evening or at night. In otherwise healthy infants, crying usually increases from birth and peaks around six w

For the first few months, babies spend most of their lives sleeping. There’s not much sweeter than snuggling with your sleeping baby, but when it's time for parents to get stuff done or get some sleep, make sure your baby is as safe as possible by following Canada’s safe sleep guidelines. The reasons safe sleep guidelines exist are tough to think about and a parent’s worst nightmare. The good news is that following safe sleep guidelines teaches us many ways we can reduce the

There are many issues around cannabis and pregnancy, such as fetal development and pregnancy outcomes with maternal use of cannabinoids, breastfeeding considerations and the differences between medical and non-medical cannabis.

Let’s just get the bad news out of the way first: sleep will forever change once you have a baby. Managing infant sleep is important to getting a good night’s sleep ourselves, but it is often a bit of trial and error. According to the La Leche League, infant sleep is different from the way we sleep as adults and is a developmental process that changes over time.  So it is completely normal that most newborns will sleep a lot but in shorter two to three hour bursts both day an