3 exciting ways to connect with Santa
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An in-person visit and photograph with Santa are unavailable this year. There are other options to help keep your children excited and make sure the Christmas is special with or without COVID.
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Canceled: Experience the Magic of Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village
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The old fashioned spirit of Christmas comes alive during Heritage Christmas at the Burnaby Village Museum, presented by Concord Pacific, which returns for the holiday season beginning November 21 with spectacular light displays and historical exhibits in the 1920s village.
Exciting – Celebrate Take A Hike Day
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Hiking is an opportunity to rebuild your connection with nature and remind you of the importance of maintaining healthy minds and bodies. Here are some ways to enjoy the time outdoors with your child and get a little learning in as well.
3 Outdoor Safety Tips for Families
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In the great outdoors, as the seasons change, so do the dangers. It's important for every parent to instill outdoor safety skills in their children when they are young to avoid hazardous situations and enjoy their time outside.
Halloween Candy – what to do with it!!!!
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As parents we always worry about which foods are best for our kids, how much junk should they eat, should we limit the food? What about Halloween Candy?
Rainy day activity – yummy, scented playdough!
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Get all hands on deck to create this scented playdough. It's an easy to follow recipe and my kids love helping!
Accessible, inclusive trick-or-treating for kids of all abilities
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It’s been a tough year for all, but for children who have spent much of their summer unable to play with friends and do the things they love most, times have felt unfairly ‘un-fun.’ For the over 400,000 kids with mobility issues or compromised immune systems, it has been that much worse. However, this Halloween you can…
2 Exciting Events at the PNE: Drive-Thru Tricks-and-Treats Edition and
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What have you got planned for Halloween? A lot of people are opting out of trick-or-treating this year. Dr. Henry said "treating" in small groups is okay, but no large gatherings. Another option to ensure physical distancing is the latest in the PNE drive-thru experiences - A Taste of the PNE Drive-Thru: Tricks-and-Treats Edition. This…
Halloween with a few changes
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The BC CDC has released advice on how to approach Halloween this year. It is still on, but with a few modifications and recommendations!No matter how you celebrate Halloween this year… Turn off your porch light and stay at home if you are sick or self-isolating.Wash your hands or use hand sanitizer often.Try including a…
A Taste of the PNE: Drive-Thru Fair Experience
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Around this time of year, we would begin planning our annual visit to The PNE Fair. Unfortunately, this year is not like other year’s and a lot of things have changed due to precautions to keep our friends, families, and communities safe from COVID-19. Luckily, the PNE has a very creative team and they have…
Phase 3 is a go – 4 exciting plans for
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It's been a long 4 months and many people are feeling exhausted with the social distancing, but we've done a great job and our COVID case numbers have shown it! BC has things under control and we are now entering Phase 3! Because of our diligence in social distancing, washing hands, and wearing masks, we…
PNE Father’s Day treat!
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It's Father's Day this Sunday and if you have a meat-lover in the family or are just looking for something different to do, why not plan a special outing to the Pacific National Exhibition's second concessionaire support series. This time the Pacific National Exhibition is upping its game with a salute to dad at the…
3 great charities to support remotely
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Being stuck at home for the last couple of months has really made me appreciate how lucky my family and I actually are. We have the food we need, shelter, warm clothes, and everyone is healthy. Since I'm not as wrapped up in the day-to-day busyness and drama, I've had more time to watch the…
Life Schooling
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A product of being on lockdown 24 hours a day, 7 days a week is the ability to see what's happening within your own family dynamic. Suffice to say, it became quite clear that my husband and I were doing the majority of the chores within our household. Rather than focussing on homeschooling and academics…
Coyote’s Crazy Smart Science Show
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Please enjoy our sponsored post from APTN. Season 2 on APTN Celebrates Indigenous Science for Indigenous Children and their Friends premieres on May 10 A helpful resource for parents and educators that’s fun for kids who are staying at home After a successful first season on APTN, Coyote's Crazy Smart Science Show (Coyote Science) returns…
Screen time during isolation – Quality over quantity
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At PK Beans we spend most of our days focused on bringing play into children’s lives, as we believe play is the backbone to a healthy start in life. So, it isn’t surprising, especially during this time of social isolation, to be asked how parents can balance screen time and encourage active play. The mother…
Enter the First-Ever Kitchen Hacks Challenge!
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Share your go-to family meal hack for a chance to win cash prizes! Bonus: Every qualifying entry brings a $100 donation to a local food bank! With families spending more time together at home these days, we’ve all been cooking and eating together a little more often than our busy schedules usually allow. Better Together…
5 Entertaining things to do “At Home”
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We know we all need to stay at home, but with kids hanging around asking for things to do, how do you fill the day? Who would have thought that the idea of activities "At Home" would become such a valuable resource? There are a few organizations that have developed some "At Home" resources. Check…
Becoming a Hero: The Power of Storytelling in Child Development
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Once upon a time... If the pen is mightier than the sword, then the classic words beginning most tales are as strong as steel. Tales scare away the monsters under the bed; they teach the difference between right and wrong; they are educators and friends and soothing presences at the end of very long days.…
5 Tips to Beat Cabin Fever from Goliath Games
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How long have the kids been home from school now? 3 days? Two weeks? Since 2014? A lot of things have shifted very recently (and continue to do so) and many parents are being pushed to find new ways to entertain their kids. The last thing any parent wants to hear is “we’re bored!” Let’s…
Help! 4 tips to re-organize clutter
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We’re all at home. There’s no escaping it! Being stuck at home has caused many moms to look around and say, “where did all this STUFF come from?” Many are trying to organize their spaces. I’m no exception, and I’ve learned a few little tricks along the way: Eat the Frog This concept is something…
3 Useful Mindfulness and Meditation Techniques To Help Your Child
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With all the technology at our child’s fingertips, along with the fast-paced lifestyle that comes with living in this type of world, it is no surprise that more and more children report that they feel overwhelmed and anxious. They are overstimulated all day long with online programs, T.V., video games and never really get the…
Exciting IG and Facebook Lives!
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On the theme of #Physical-distancing and not #Social-distancing, we are listing a few IG Lives that are happening. These are great ways for your children to connect and enjoy a fun activity. Many BC companies and organizations are doing a great job of providing some entertainment for all. Here are some new entries. The Royal…
4 easy digital play-dates for kids
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I feel like I've been on my phone a lot lately. I've been connected with a group of girlfriends and it's great to have that constant contact to help navigate through the madness. It's obvious the kids would like the same. What is the best way to arrange digital play-dates for them and allow them…
