BC Parent Newsmagazine
5 Exciting Ways to Celebrate to the Fullest at the PNE Fair!
Make the PNE Fair your End-of-Summer Tradition with *can’t miss* attractions and entertainment including the SuperDogs, Chinese Acrobats, High Dive Show, Dueling Pianos, Agriculture Displays, Drag Shows, Cooking Demonstrations, Pyro Musical, Exhibits, Home Showcase, and the return of Summer Night Concerts!
6 ways to foster curiosity, build confidence and instill a love of learning in children through STEM
Humans are born curious. Our curiosity helps us make sense of the world and encourages us to learn through observation, play, and exploration AKA STEM activities. As we continue to grow, our curiosity and thirst for knowledge contribute to our ability to learn, build foundational skills and cultivate a love of learning that translates into future success.
The pandemic has proven to affect our children’s ability to learn, remain curious and maintain a love of learning. Here are 6 tips to help parents and educators continue fostering curiosity, building confidence, and instilling a love of learning in children.
Enjoy an amazing camping trip with the Right Camping Gear
onsidering the available options for tents, sleeping bags, and other camping essentials, choosing the right gear for a camping trip can be overwhelming. We got some advice from the BBB to help you purchase the camping gear that best suits your personal needs.
Latest Issue
Family Resource Guide 2022!!!!
We're so excited to bring you our Family Resource Guide. It has been a tough couple of years and there were some changes during it so our important listings section is even more relevant. Find out which businesses are still offering services in the following categories: Family Fun, Birthday Parties, Home, Education, Classes and Programs, Camps, and Family Health. In addition to these listings, we've also added more editorial on hiking, RESP's, Education, and most importantly, mental health.
Parenting
Whether you’re planning a getaway or a staycation, you’ll want to be prepared for this summer’s warm weather while you adventure with your little one. ...
have a duty to protect the environment, but over half (52%) don’t know where to start*. A simple way to step-up sustainability at home is...
When my wife and I first met a family who spoke more than one language...
Bullying used to be upsetting but contained. A victim would most often be verbally or...
Conversing with your children can be hard at times. This is especially true for young...
Health
Summertime is the perfect time to be outside, and bush-whacking is a great childhood activity. ...
At a young age, the little ones are not too conscious about their dental health....
Meditation – By learning to observe the changing nature of our mind and body we...
Education
We’ve been asked to start homeschooling again. It is short-term and hopefully only until January...
We were running errands when one of my teenagers shouted and pointed, “Look! It’s our...
10 Strategies to Success The following are strategies that have proven successful in helping students...
Activities
Have you started thinking about what activities they will join in the new year? Camps...
Research by the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) last year noted a significant impact...
A busy life and a bustling household can make it tough to keep clutter under...
