It's Finally Here! Calgary Curling Club  May 11-13

Don't miss the CBC Calgary Reads Big Books Sale. This signature fundraiser brings together thousands of book lovers, raises funds so we can help ensure children across Alberta become confident, joyful readers . We hope to see you there (perhaps with a rolling suitcase for all your great finds).

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May Is Mental Health Awareness Month

The many advantages of reading have been well-documented. But did you know that reading can also boost children's emotional intelligence? From developing better relationships to improved social situations and empathy, reading can foster emotional intelligence in readers, no matter their age.  7 Ways Reading Improves Emotional Intelligence

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Calgary Reads Recommends Our Favourite Books for Mental Health Month

For Adults Unselfie: Why Empathetic Kids Succeed in Our All-About-Me World Michele Borba, Ed. D Dr Michele Borba explains what parents and educators MUST do to combat the growing empathy crisis among children today—including a 9-step empathy-building program with tips to guide kids from birth through college, and beyond. For Kids The Heart and the Bottle | Oliver Jeffers There are a wonder and magic to childhood. We don’t realize it at the time, of course . . . yet the adults in our lives do. They encourage us to see things in the stars, to find joy in colours and laughter as we play. But what happens when that special someone who encourages such wonder and magic is no longer around? We can hide, we can place our heart in a bottle and grow up . . . or we can find another special someone who understands the magic. And we can encourage them to see things in the stars, find joy among colours and laughter as they play.

Adults: be still and think. And, reach out and actually touch someone. The Canadian Paediatric Society says  parents and caregivers should not only minimize their child’s screen time at home but use it mindfully themselves. This is on my mind today...

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