What to Expect: Vancouver Baby Show, Oct. 25–26 at Canada Place
Vancouver Baby Show is happening this weekend, October 25-26. Make sure to check it out!
Bring Back Game Night: Creative Ways to Turn Any Evening into Family Fun
3 min readFun Family Game Nights Ideas!
9 Creative Birthday Themes That Kids (and Parents) Will Love
20 min readFinding a birthday theme that feels both fresh and manageable can be tricky. Whether you’re planning a small gathering at…
Ultimate Breast Cancer Awareness Guide: Knowledge, Early Detection, and the Power of Self-Examination, 1st-31st October
6 min readBreast cancer is not a death sentence when caught early. It’s a battle that can be won with awareness, courage,…
Burnout and Anxiety in Motherhood: How to Spot the Signs and Find Support in 2025
7 min readOften when the topic of motherhood comes up, it’s described as a season of joy, but it can also be…
Latest Issues
October 6, 2025
Print Magazine Release – Education 2025
Education extends far beyond the classroom. It’s about understanding the style of learning for everyone, starting in preschool and extending into extracurriculars like the arts to formal learning. Every path has a purpose to help our kids grow both academically and personally. In this issue, you’ll find guidance on helping a child with dyslexia, choosing…
Read NowYay – Release of the Annual Resource Guide!
In this issue, we've gone beyond the directory listings. You can expect to find great Summer Camp ideas, Outdoor Mountain Fun ideas, and updates on digital devices in schools. Please let us know which is your favorite article. Enjoy and Happy Summer! Read the issue here.
School’s back and so are we! Education issue 2024
The Summer is over and school bells are ringing again. A new school year can be exciting, but with a new school year comes additional stress for some. In this issue, we share tips on visualization techniques, getting your children invested in their education and ways to help them through academic anxiety. To help you…
Helpful Annual Family Resource Guide 2024
Check out the 2024 Family Resource Guide
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Parenting
Ultimate Breast Cancer Awareness Guide: Knowledge, Early Detection, and the
6 min readBreast cancer is not a death sentence when caught early. It’s a battle that can be won with awareness, courage, and timely action.
Burnout and Anxiety in Motherhood: How to Spot the Signs
7 min readOften when the topic of motherhood comes up, it’s described as a season of joy, but it can also be a season of pressure...
Island Girls Gone Orange
3 min readA fun story about a mother dealing with her daughter's colour change.
5 Powerful Strategies to Support Highly Sensitive “Orchid” Children
5 min readOrchid children, highly sensitive and deeply perceptive, are gifts to the world who simply need to be nurtured with care and understanding.
Helpful Tips to Understand Adolescence and Puberty
8 min readAdolescence is a time when youth typically want to fit in with their peers and be seen as similar to their peers. Yet, when adolescents don’t understand the changes their bodies are going through during puberty...
The Ultimate Working Parent’s Dilemma: How to Juggle Career Ambitions
5 min readWorking parent’s dilemma isn’t about choosing one side over the other—it’s about redefining success.
Education
Print Magazine Release – Education 2025
< 1 min readEducation extends far beyond the classroom. It’s about understanding the style of learning for everyone, starting in preschool and extending into extracurriculars like the arts to formal learning. Every path has a purpose to help our kids grow both academically and personally. In this issue, you’ll find guidance on helping a child with dyslexia, choosing…
Interview with Winny French: Your Pathway to Confident French Fluency
8 min readFrench tutoring for me was not only a way to teach students the methods I wished I had been taught in school but also a way to connect with them...
Fire Safety Lessons from a Terrifying Wildfire: How I Now
7 min readFire safety comes to life with Kidde’s Prepare. Plan. Practice — a free digital fire drill simulator that helps Canadians learn vital safety tips and practice their home escape plan. Using augmented reality and gamified learning, it turns fire education into an engaging experience for the whole family.
7 Tips to Help Your Kids Learn About Money
6 min readHere are 7 powerful tips from Sharon Lechter -one of the world’s leading experts in financial literacy and entrepreneurial success-to help children build smart money habits and achieve financial success.
Prevent the Summer Slide: Engaging Neurodivergent and Neurotypical Kids with
6 min readEach summer, students risk losing up to 39% of the academic skills they gained during the school year—a phenomenon often referred to as summer learning loss, or the “Summer Slide”.
Choosing the Right Daycare: Prioritizing Safety Over Availability
5 min readBy: Carlene Forde, Manager, Care and Non-profit Sector, Markel Canada Planning to start or grow your family is a decision that comes with a number of considerations. As the cost of living continues to rise, return to office policies surge, and major cities across Canada become more densely populated, many families have had to adapt…
Health
Ultimate Breast Cancer Awareness Guide: Knowledge, Early Detection, and the
6 min readBreast cancer is not a death sentence when caught early. It’s a battle that can be won with awareness, courage, and timely action.
The Hidden Blame Mothers of Autistic Children Face
6 min readBeing the parent of an autistic child comes with additional challenges. These parents carry many unseen and unacknowledged responsibilities.
Healthy meals for kids, savings for families in British Columbia
5 min readKids in British Columbia are set to benefit from an expanded school food program that will reach 90,000 students in more than 1,000 schools this school year.
Sun Safety for Families in 2025: How Building Essential Lifelong
5 min readAdvice for sun safety for families.
Long Awaited Provincial Funding for Life-Changing IVF is Coming to
7 min readThere are many reasons IVF is the next or only option for people to grow their families.
Men’s Mental Health Awareness June 2025: The Important Power of
5 min readJune is recognized as Men's Mental Health Awareness Month, a crucial time to spotlight an often-overlooked issue: the emotional and psychological well-being of men. In many societies, men are raised with the idea that they must be strong, stoic, and unshakable pillars of their families and communities.
Activites
Useful Outdoor Family Activities: Helping Kids Connect with Nature, 1
5 min readA great family outdoor activity is helping kids make a connection, through hands-on activities and simple awareness, not only teaching them about nature’s cycles but also planting the seeds of respect for our environment. Together, we can nurture that understanding—one wildflower, one pollinator hunt, and one tiny bee at a time.
3 Effective Ways for Managing Screen Time and Staying Connected
6 min readThe beginning of summer is a great time to start creating boundaries and managing screen time. Instead of banning screens altogether, which is often unrealistic for most families, the focus can shift to creating intentional limits and routines that support both connection and independence.
4 Reasons Why Yoga for kids is the Secret to
4 min readYou’ve probably heard of yoga—it’s an ancient practice with a 5,000-year history! Many people think of it as just stretching or an activity for adults, but yoga is a powerful, often-overlooked tool that can increase overall well-being in kids. True well-being isn’t one-dimensional—it’s a blend of physical, mental, emotional, cognitive, and even spiritual health.
Beyond the Snow: Summer Fun for Kids on the Local
6 min readMany think the local mountains can only be enjoyed during the Winter. Little do they know the local mountains come alive with outdoor activities for families during the warmer months. Offering a wide range of activities from fun adventures to educational experiences there is something for everyone to enjoy. Enjoy a staycation and take a…
Get your Rockers Rocking!
3 min readJoin School of Rock’s Summer Performance Program offering an immersive and inspiring experience designed to build musical skills, confidence, and teamwork.
The inspiring story of Jump Gymnastics
4 min readJump Gymnastics is more than a business—it’s a mission rooted in community and inclusivity. As a proudly Canadian, female-owned, and female-led company, they understand the joys and challenges of parenting.
