BC Parent Newsmagazine
3 Reasons Why Your Child’s Eye Exam Is More Than Just New Glasses
While you may think eye exams are unnecessary if your child sees clearly (or isn’t complaining about their vision), it may be more helpful than meets the eye. The importance of these exams is much more than just finding out if your child’s vision is blurry and updating their prescription.
5 key driving tips to keep kids safe during the school year
The survey, part of this year’s BCAA Back to School Driving Safety campaign, showed that 74% of drivers surveyed don’t know how to tell when a school zone ends and 69% are confused about stopping in school zones. Further, more than half (60%) reported witnessing drivers acting hostile near schools and 80% reported witnessing speeding in school zones.
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
It’s August and the Back-to- School commercials have begun! The discussion about September is underway and you start to wonder how to prepare your child for...
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. ...
Life as a mom can be hectic, especially if you are juggling a career in...
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...
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
Outer space has always sparked a sense of wonder and fascination in the human mind....
As parents, we all want what’s best for our children. We want them to be...
Have you started thinking about what activities they will join in the new year? Camps...
