WORLD CUPย SOCCER SPRING BREAK CAMPS + BALL HOCKEY
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Free Kick FC Timbits Soccer Spring Break Camps March 17 - 21, March 24 - 28
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Celebrate the Season with these 4 Magical Must-Attend Holiday Events
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There's something about Christmas and other holidays and holiday events which fill me with joy. The shops are already playing Mariah Carey and are decked out with gifts galore. The holiday events are starting soon, and the festive season has begun. Tis the season for family traditions. Whether your family enjoys baking together, decorating the…
Don’t miss the 2nd Annual Coquitlam Pride Festival! 😀🏳️🌈
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This Saturday from 12-5, join over 30 local vendors and businesses at the 2024 Coquitlam Pride Festival for free workshops, art activities, face painting, performances, and Coquitlam's first Pride Parade.
CODE NINJAS IS LEADING THE WAY IN OFFERING FUN AND
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Read more about our Managing Editor's visit to Code Ninja. "After spending a morning visiting one of these classes, it's no surprise to me that Code Ninjas is leading the way as the top franchise - globally - in offering coding programs for kids that are fun and educational. Across Metro Vancouver, there are 14…
NO TWO THEATRE CAMPS ARE EVER THE SAME AT LIGHTS
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No two camps will ever look the same at Lights Up Music Theatre Schools and that's why they are so well sought out! Mike Wight, Director Since 2006, 'Lights Up' has helped thousands of children to perform at a higher level on stage and in all aspects of their lives through training in performing arts;…
5 Useful Tips to Help Your Child Transition Back into
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Itโs 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 the new school year. As a teacher and founder of the tutoring company Teachers to Go, I know that the summer can be a hectic time for parents, regardless if you are…
Fabulous Toy Drive Donations
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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…
The Importance of Risky Play
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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).โ But, and I want to be really clear here, it is not about encouraging or…
Arts Umbrella’s amazing new space unveiled
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A model for arts education across North America, the new facility significantly expands Arts Umbrellaโs 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…
Spring Break is coming fast!
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We are now just over 5 weeks from Spring Break 2021. The usual routines have probably changed for you, I know they have for me, but there is a glimpse of normalcy on the horizon. How we all dream of days without masks, time with friends, trips to the movie theatres. With the vaccines on…
Physical Literacy – An Exercise in Learning
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Over the past few years, the concept of physical literacy has grown in popularity around the world. If youโve never heard of it, donโt feel bad โ but before you ask, itโs nothing to do with running and reading books at the same time! ย According to the International Physical Literacy Association, โPhysical literacy is…
Demystifying Psychological Educational Assessments
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All parents want their children to thrive. From the minute theyโre born, we guide them through a million milestones - and then we send them off to school. Most kids just get it - they breeze through the A, B, Cโs, math equations, and general school structure without a backward glance. But every so often,…
Bracing yourself for bracing your kids
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As an orthodontist, I often come across two types of parents: one who assumes their kid's experience will be the same as theirs and another type of parent who doesnโt have the experience or knowledge they need to get the process started. No matter where you stand, I hope to ease your questions and concerns…
Winter/Education 2017
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The school year is in full swing. Kids are busy learning, and we're busy helping them the best we can. One way to potentially help is by getting a psychological educational assessment, but what is that? Unsure what it is, or if your child needs one, read Demystifyingย Psychological Educational Assessments to learn more. Looking for…
Interested in Private school?
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Whether your child is nearing school age or if they are already enrolled, parents cross fingers hoping their childโs educational experience will be a positive one. If you are in the midst of pondering your childโs schooling experience, take time to visit theย Private School Expoย onย November 19th at the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre. Finding the best…
Spend an unforgettable day with your family at the 2017
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With so many places to eat, shops to explore, art to admire and wildlife to spot, a trip to Granville Island makes an unforgettable family outing or field trip. But did you know that itโs also the home of the Vancouver Writers Fest, one of Canadaโs premiere literary events? This year, the Festival celebrates its…
The Arts Umbrella makes a big SPLASH again!
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Experience the - power of creativity at Splash โ Arts Umbrellaโs 35th annual art auction and gala, presented by TD Bank Group. On Saturday, October 14, Canada's leading non-profit arts organization for young people will be hosting an unforgettable art auction and gala featuring close to 100 works by prominent BC artists. "Arts Umbrella is…
Reclaim Your House After Kids Go Back To School
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Itโs the most wonderful time of the year -- time to send the kids back to school and reclaim your household! ย After a summer of camps and goofing around inside, your house may need a little tough love to get back into shape for the fall. Research shows that the average North American home has…
Aggressive driving in school zones is putting kids in danger!
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BCAAโs second annual School Zone Safety survey shows that driving in school zones has gone from bad to worse. In fact, this yearโs survey shows a marked increase in concern across the board. Particularly alarming is that hostile/aggressive attitudes amongst parents such as honking or using profanities has jumped almost 30 per cent (51% to…
Summer 2017
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In this issue, weโve tried to pull together some resources to make your Summer experiences a little smoother. Youโll find our extensive camp guide, tips on how to entertain, tips on how to keep your young learners learning, and ways to make a holiday more achievable on a tight budget.
Family Resource Guide 2017
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Looking for places to go, people to see, party places? Be sure to check out our comprehensive guide to Family Fun, Birthday Parties, Home, Education, Classes and Programs, Summer Camps and Family Health! All the contacts a BC parent needs to know for 2017. Read the issue here!
Connection Between Exercising and Education
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Move More to Learn More:ย The Connection between exercising and education As parents, weโre all well aware that the mind and body are undeniably linked. Any new mother who has endured a sleepless night thanks to her newborn may have issues instantly recalling her breakfast from the previous day or that upcoming doctorโs appointment next Friday.…
Are you Suffering from sleep deprivation?
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Sleep deprivation can also be a serious health issue for parents. To get some help we asked Laura Rosin, Sleep Consultant from WeeSleep, to answer our top questions based on a Facebook Poll.
