Discover the Joy of Gift-Giving: Make memories that last!
To make your gift-giving process go a little smoother, we have a list of ideas to get you started. You'll find gift ideas for children, mom, dad, and stocking stuffers
Vancouver’s PNE Winter Fair Is Back By Popular Demand!
4 min readAre you ready for winter? Like busy little elves, the team at the PNE has been working away to send…
Exploring the Exciting Joys of Holiday Shopping on Robson Street
3 min readRobson Street is Vancouver’s most iconic shopping and dining destination, complete with fashion and beauty flagships, lifestyle stores, cafés, patios,…
Report cards are coming and they look different?!
8 min readThe first report card is coming in December. If your child is in Grade 5 or higher, it’s going to…
School Open Houses – What Can You Learn From Them?
6 min readAttending a school's open house is a valuable experience that goes beyond the customary tour of classrooms and facilities. It…
November 11, 2023
Education Issue is here!
In this issue, we have provided more information about what these report cards will look like. The BC government has made some changes and the new format has been updated to better encourage our children’s learning. We have also included information about various learning approaches—critical thinking, project-based learning, music, and of course play and its…
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Parenting
Effective Parenting Techniques – Encouraging Growth Mindset
4 min readAre you going to be parents? Most likely, you are feeling nervous and happy at the same time. It won't be wrong to say that this is quite obvious. Parenting can be considered one of the most difficult jobs in the world. It's kind of a race that starts after a certain period, but there…
How to Survive a Family Home Renovation With Kids Around
5 min readRenovating a family home can be challenging enough without children present - let alone when doing it on your own! Renovation projects can be noisy, chaotic and disruptive - not to mention dangerous! When combined with power tools and workstations that look like play areas for small children, a disaster could easily ensue. 1. Establish…
5 Cute “Mommy and Me” Outfit Ideas for You and
5 min readEven though mommy-and-me matching outfit fashion dates back to the 1900s, it’s a trend that has yet to go out of style. It’s always a delight to see mothers and their kids wearing matching clothes, and it’s a fun and creative way for moms to dress up their mini-mes.
Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week (September 17th – 24th)
4 min readIn 2021, Transport Canada reported 57 fatalities and 5,303 injuries for children 0-14 years of age. Here are 5 car seat safety tips.
What to expect and how to help your child through
7 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, many are left feeling different from their peers, and worry that they are not “normal.” The truth is that…
Effective Parenting Techniques – Encouraging Growth Mindset
3 min readAre you going to be parents? Most likely, you are feeling nervous and happy at thesame time. It won't be wrong to say that this is quite obvious. Parenting can beconsidered one of the most difficult jobs in the world. It's kind of a race that startsafter a certain period, but there is no end.…
Education
Report cards are coming and they look different?!
8 min readThe first report card is coming in December. If your child is in Grade 5 or higher, it’s going to look quite different because letter grades will no longer be given for children in grades K-9 and will only be given out in grades 10-12. We reached out to the Ministry of Education and Child…
School Open Houses – What Can You Learn From Them?
6 min readAttending a school's open house is a valuable experience that goes beyond the customary tour of classrooms and facilities. It is a window into the educational ecosystem, offering parents, students, and educators a unique opportunity to connect, communicate, and collaborate. The importance of attending an open house extends far beyond the initial impressions, providing a…
Westside Montessori Academy opens beautiful new school in Vancouver.
4 min readWestside Montessori Academy is making its love of learning available to even more elementary-age students at our beautiful new school in Vancouver. For 15 years, Westside Montessori Academy has been serving families from their space at Vancouver's Italian Cultural Centre. Now, for their 2023-2024 school year, they’ve brought their unique, creative teaching style to spacious classrooms…
WHAT IS THE BEST FIRST MUSIC INSTRUMENT FOR CHILDREN?
7 min readThe time has come. Your child sings and hums all the time, dances around the house and expresses themselves with music everywhere they go. As parents, we want to encourage this, so we think – music lessons, and music instruments! The best time to get a jump start on music is when the child is…
Can All Kids Become Musical (How Can We Best Support
12 min readAs each child is unique, exposing them to explore many genres of music and types of instruments in the early years can play an instrumental role in sparking that connection for them to music.
Education Issue is here!
< 1 min readIn this issue, we have provided more information about what these report cards will look like. The BC government has made some changes and the new format has been updated to better encourage our children’s learning. We have also included information about various learning approaches—critical thinking, project-based learning, music, and of course play and its…
Health
Children’s Grief and Awareness Day
11 min readAs hard as it is, it is important for children and youth to have their grief witnessed and supported. The Children’s Grief Foundation of Canada confirms that 1 in 5 children experience the death of a family member before they turn 18, so we can’t afford to maintain the cultural taboo. With truthful information, comfort,…
When Does “Clean Eating” Go Too Far? with Dr. Edward
4 min readEating disorders and disordered eating thrive in secrecy, so detecting them in your children and teens can often be difficult. However, there are signs and clues to be on the lookout for as a parent.
6 Ways to Nurture Children’s Mental Health
5 min readIn today's fast-paced and challenging world, it is essential for parents to prioritize their children's mental health. The well-being of children directly impacts their overall development, academic performance, and future success.
7 Tips for New Mothers to Get Through Motherhood
5 min readOne of the most important things you can do as a new mom is to prioritize your own self-care. It's easy to get caught up in the demands of caring for a new baby, but it's crucial to take care of yourself so that you can be your best self for your child. This means…
Can Diet Really Affect Your Child’s Behaviour?
7 min readHave you heard the saying ‘You’re only as happy as your saddest child’? It’s not the most uplifting phrase but it may hold a lot of truth. If your child is struggling with behavioural and mental health challenges, you are likely in the struggle too. For kids, these struggles can be encountered at all ages…
Activites
WHAT IS THE BEST FIRST MUSIC INSTRUMENT FOR CHILDREN?
7 min readThe time has come. Your child sings and hums all the time, dances around the house and expresses themselves with music everywhere they go. As parents, we want to encourage this, so we think – music lessons, and music instruments! The best time to get a jump start on music is when the child is…
Can All Kids Become Musical (How Can We Best Support
12 min readAs each child is unique, exposing them to explore many genres of music and types of instruments in the early years can play an instrumental role in sparking that connection for them to music.
How to Survive a Family Home Renovation With Kids Around
5 min readRenovating a family home can be challenging enough without children present - let alone when doing it on your own! Renovation projects can be noisy, chaotic and disruptive - not to mention dangerous! When combined with power tools and workstations that look like play areas for small children, a disaster could easily ensue. 1. Establish…
9 Non Trick-or-Treating Ideas for Kids & Teens this Halloween
7 min readFor some though trick-or-treating is no longer a viable option. Since the challenging Halloweens during COVID, there has been a decline in trick-or-treating. There are a few other reasons why it may not be the best way to celebrate Halloween this year.
Help transform the lives of B.C.’s kids during the 8th
4 min readDonations made during the campaign will be matched for 2X the impact Kids with disabilities and complex healthcare needs in B.C. need your help now. Variety - the Children’s Charity of BC is inviting British Columbians to participate in Variety Week from October 16 to 20 to come together as one community and give. Here…
An Amazing Lifetime of Music Begins Here ™
3 min readFun. Uplifting. Magical. Transformative. These are just a few of the ways that parents describe Music Together®. Want to join their amazing community of Music Together families?
