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2 Fun Day Trips and 50 Must-Try Lower Mainland Summer

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Looking for family fun this summer? Discover 50 must-try activities across Vancouver, Burnaby, the North Shore, Surrey, Richmond, Langley, the Tri-Cities, and the Fraser Valley. Perfect for families with kids of all ages.

Carlie Parkinson

A young family with two toddler children spending time outdoors by the river for their summer activities and can't miss events and activities. Identity in kids - Lower Mainland Summer Activities

6 Unforgettable Vancouver Adventures That Feel Like a Mini Vacation

6 min read

Spend less time planning and more time making memories with these easy family outings. With summer around the corner and the kids about to be home from school, many families are looking for ways to make the most of the season. The good news is that you don't need to book a flight or spend…

 Kathryn Anderson

Road trip adventure

The Powerful Shift: What No One Tells You About How

5 min read

Modern family dynamics have encouraged more dads to be more hands-on parents. Men, along with the people in their lives, can notice changes in how they think and act the moment they learn that they’re becoming a parent. As a father, did you experience behavioural shifts? As a mother, should you be worried if your…

Dan Parks

dad and new born

FIFA Fever Takes Over Vancouver: Families Unite for Canada vs

5 min read

The FIFA World Cup 2026™ continues to create unforgettable moments across Canada, and today all eyes turn to Vancouver as Canada takes on Qatar in a crucial Group B encounter. The match is expected to draw passionate supporters from across the country, with fans eager to rally behind the Canadian national team on one of…

Angela Wanja

world cup

Strong Men Need Support Too: Why Men’s Mental Health Matters

6 min read

June is a special month for men around the world. It is a time when we shine a spotlight on Men's Mental Health Awareness and also celebrate fathers through Father's Day. While these two occasions may seem separate, they are deeply connected. Both remind us to appreciate, support, and care for the men who play…

Angela Wanja

men mental health

From Big Day to Cosy Night

5 min read

How to help overstimulated kids wind down without a battle It is 6pm on a Tuesday in BC. Hockey practice ended forty minutes ago, homework is on the table, and someone is crying about something that happened at lunch. You are trying to get dinner on the table. Nobody is winding down. Everyone is somehow…

Olive Green

day

Less Stuff, More Support: What Mothers Really Need in Infancy

8 min read

The Messy Reality of Infancy I was standing in my kitchen with Baby Z on my hip when I felt it. Warm and immediate. The consistency was unmistakable. Liquidy poop, dripping down my leg. It was another unsuccessful attempt at elimination communication, the practice of trying to respond to a baby’s cues to avoid diapers…

Emily Little

mother

11 Unfiltered Truths of Motherhood: Honoring the Real Story This

6 min read

Mother’s Day often arrives wrapped in soft light — flowers, handwritten notes, warm hugs, and carefully curated social media tributes. It’s a day that paints motherhood in glowing colors: selfless love, gentle nurturing, unwavering strength. And while all of that is true, it is only part of the story. There is another side to motherhood…

Angela Wanja

Mother and child

Why a Baby-Centric Play Area is The Way To Go

10 min read

We all know that “play” is a good thing – and not just for kids, but adults and seniors, everyone can benefit from adding more play into their lives. But what about babies? How do babies play, and why is it important to seek out places where your baby can safely explore elements of age-appropriate…

Nicole Walker

play

The Ultimate Summer Camp Planning Checklist 10 Tips for Busy

12 min read

Summer camp season has a way of sneaking up on even the most organized families. Between work, school schedules, and everyday life, it’s easy to feel behind before you’ve even begun. The good news? With a clear plan (and a realistic approach), you can lock in a great summer for your kids without the stress.…

Carlie Parkinson

Summer Camp Picks!

When School Struggles Signal Something More: Your Guide to Psychoeducational

8 min read

The Phone Call For many parents, the journey begins with a conversation. A quiet moment of trying to make sense of something that doesn’t quite add up. The calls our team receives often sound similar: “My child is really bright, but they’re having such a hard time at school.” “The teacher thinks there might be…

Kristi Rigg

school

Turning Chaos Into Calm: From the perspective of a dysregulated

7 min read

How Co-Regulation Restores Connection In my new line of work, I remind parents that we’re all winging it. There is no manual for parenting. But our kids don’t know that. We’re older, bigger, equipped with a modicum of executive functioning, language, perspective, and decades of experience being human. Parents have the advantage. Until your little…

Penny Greening

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