BC Parent News

It’s August and the Back-to- School commercials have begun! The discussion about September is underway and...

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.

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

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

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

BCAA’s second annual School Zone Safety survey shows that driving in school zones has gone from bad to worse. In fact, this year’s 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 66%).

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

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

Click here to read now! Spring is in the air, and we’re so relieved to...

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

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

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

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

On a recent trip to the UK, I was asked by my Mother in Law...

As fall rolls in and the weather changes from bright, sunny days to gloomy, shorter days,...

We’re excited to interview Traci Costa, founder of Peekaboo Beans in this edition of our...

“Pokémon Go” is Dangerous for Children, Says Children’s Safety Group Tech safety expert weighs in...

Are you undertaking a DIY day camp? A field trip is a great way to...

Summer break is long, and although Summer camps can be a great solution by giving...

The 8-weeks of Summer can be hard to fill. In this issue, we’ve put together...

As parents, we want to do what’s best for our children, and part of that...

Now in its 7th year, the Hands-on Cook-off contest was born from research that shows that...

Our 2016 Family Resource Guide is ready to read! Don’t spend hours searching on Google,...