What Do BC Kidlit Writers Read to their kids?
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Kidlit is evolving, with graphic novels booming and reaching a wider age range than ever before.
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7 Powerful Ways Breastfeeding Support Helps Canadian Families Thrive
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breastfeeding isn't just about a mother and baby—it involves partners, families, healthcare providers, employers, and communities working together.
The Rainy Day Reset: How to Support Deeper Creative Play
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Rainy summer days hold a particular kind of energy.
Bring Back the Best of a ‘90s Summer
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Most adults look back on their childhood summers with a certain degree of nostalgia, but as someone who grew up in the ‘90s, I can’t help but think that there was something truly special about those years. Parents, usually mothers, were background figures, accessible in emergencies but otherwise seen only during mealtimes—and sometimes not even…
Rainy Day Brain Gym: Why Chess Is a Great Summer
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Chess gives kids a safe place to make decisions on their own. Should I move this piece? Should I protect that one?
Love Over Algorithms: 7 Practical Summer Screen-Time Tips for Families
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Summer can be a beautiful reset for children: longer days, slower mornings, outdoor play, family visits, travel, camps, and unstructured time.
Rebooting Childhood (Chaddock Books, 2026): Proven Ways to Raise Connected
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Rebooting Childhood introduces readers to a new way of managing, and responding to, the endless digital disruption that is currently reshaping childhood and parenting.
Powerful Conversations: Helping Teens Build Healthier Device Habits This Summer
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Device use is a common concern for parents now that school has been out for a couple of weeks.
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.
My Child Is Bright—So Why Is Reading Still Such a
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With the right foundational tools taught by instruction that meets the learner’s needs, many children’s literacy skills can improve significantly.
6 Unforgettable Vancouver Adventures That Feel Like a Mini Vacation
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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…
The Powerful Shift: What No One Tells You About How
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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…
FIFA Fever Takes Over Vancouver: Families Unite for Canada vs
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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…
Strong Men Need Support Too: Why Men’s Mental Health Matters
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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…
Two Weeks Left of School? It’s Not Too Late to
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Still looking for summer camps? With two weeks of school left, it's not too late to find fun, engaging summer camps that kids will love.
Twinship- The Beauty and Challenges of Twins
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...twins – they literally come to life together, and are already familiar with each other’s presence, movements, and closeness.
From Big Day to Cosy Night
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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…
Mental Health Awareness Month: The Silent Load Carried by Mothers,
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Mental Health Awareness Month, conversations around emotional well-being become louder, more intentional, and more visible.
Less Stuff, More Support: What Mothers Really Need in Infancy
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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…
Rogers Launches The 5.2 Project to Spotlight Healthy Teen Screen
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The 5.2 Project aims to promote awareness and intentional use of technology.
Creating Capacity: Parenting, Partnership & The Goldie Effect
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Capacity fluctuates depending on the day. Some days you feel steady and capable.
How to Choose the Right Summer Camp for Your Child’s
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Tips on how to choose the best summer camp for your child's personality and options to choose from. Choosing the right one can quickly feel overwhelming for parents.
11 Unfiltered Truths of Motherhood: Honoring the Real Story This
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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…
How Parents Can Tell What to Trust in the Age
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AI is changing how we discover information, but the signals that help us decide have not changed.
