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Today was a great day! I got to donate 3 boxes of toys to Vancouver Firefighter Charities' annual Toy Drive. It has been said that giving can actually make you happier than receiving and I would agree. It is such a joy donating and knowing that you will be making someone else happy. Your gift or donation will make someone else's day better. If you don't have something tangible to give, giving your time and volunteering can be just as im

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Risky play can be defined as a thrilling and exciting activity that involves a risk of physical injury, and play that provides opportunities for challenge, testing limits, exploring boundaries and learning about injury risk (Sandseter (2007; Little & Wyver, 2008).” But, and I want to be really clear here, it is not about encouraging or promoting injury nor is it about neglect or negligence. In fact, the whole idea is to develop strong, resilient adults that are capable of making safe and confident choices in life.

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A model for arts education across North America, the new facility significantly expands Arts Umbrella’s capacity to provide transformative experiences for young people in Metro Vancouver, across Canada, and around the world. Arts Umbrella serves 24,000 young people annually, and, within the next three to five years, the new building is expected to support 15,000 children and youth
every year through tuition-based programs and performances, as well as community programs, distance learning, bursaries, and scholarships.

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We are now just over 5 weeks from Spring Break 2021. The usual routines have...

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Over the past few years, the concept of physical literacy has grown in popularity around...

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All parents want their children to thrive. From the minute they’re born, we guide them...

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As an orthodontist, I often come across two types of parents: one who assumes their...

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The school year is in full swing. Kids are busy learning, and we’re busy helping...

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Whether your child is nearing school age or if they are already enrolled, parents cross...

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With so many places to eat, shops to explore, art to admire and wildlife to...

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Experience the – power of creativity at Splash – Arts Umbrella’s 35th annual art auction...

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year — time to send the kids back...

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New school zone survey shows more parents driving aggressively in school zones – honking, swearing...

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In this issue, we’ve tried to pull together some resources to make your Summer experiences...

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Looking for places to go, people to see, party places? Be sure to check out...

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Move More to Learn More: The Connection between exercising and education As parents, we’re all well...

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How to get a child to sleep more is often one of new parent’s biggest...

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Astronomy has fascinated humans for centuries, but it’s often the youngest of us who marvel...

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Our ever-changing world impacts us in many ways; even in the way, our kids are...

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So many parents today complain that their kids are always inside and plugged into their...

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Getting chiropractic help for your child I did not grow up in a “chiropractic family”....

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Organize your electronics for a happier and healthier home If you spent 2016 lost in...

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To a busy parent rushing to put a weekday meal on the table or trying...

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In many ways, parents are the coaches of a young child’s Brain Fitness Regimen! Like professional coaches,...