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3 Reasons Why Your Child’s Eye Exam Is More Than

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While you may think eye exams are unnecessary if your child sees clearly (or isn’t complaining about their vision), it may be more helpful than meets the eye.  The importance of these exams is much more than just finding out if your child’s vision is blurry and updating their prescription. 

Carlie Parkinson

eye exam

8 Common Successful Life Mistakes

8 min read

etting a great mark, and forgetting everything you learned after a few days. The status quo is only focusing on getting great marks, but not looking ahead at how to prepare for a changing world. Here are 8 common successful life mistakes.

Francesca Cadhit

life

Feeling tired? Increase your energy levels by choosing the right

5 min read

Did you know, many people live their daily lives without enough iron in their system, and perhaps they don’t even know it? Having low ferritin (protein that stores iron) levels is fairly common, in fact, studies have shown that up to 25% of the world’s population suffers from low iron and that up to 8%…

Carlie Parkinson

tired mom

3 new “must-sees” at Playland

3 min read

Playland has always been a summer must-do. It's a fun afternoon or evening for everyone. There are many rides for kids and families to enjoy together, like Tea Cups, Honeybee Express, Bug Whirled, and Balloon Explorers. But this year, guests can also find some new and updated attractions.

Carlie Parkinson

playland

Diabetes in Children – Parenting Tips for Family Wellness

5 min read

According to statistics from the Canadian Pediatric Society, 33,000 school-age children (5-18 years old) in Canada have Type 1 Diabetes, and there are several thousands under the age of 5. How can you identify diabetes? What can you do to support your children?

Carlie Parkinson

diabetes

Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) and your family

7 min read

Urinary Tract Infections, better known as UTIs, is something that many women (approximately 60%) and some men, have experienced in their lifetime. Did you know that even children can get them?

Carlie Parkinson

UTIs

A Taste of the PNE: Drive-Thru Fair Experience

2 min read

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…

Carlie Parkinson

The PNE Fair drive-thru

5 Helpful tips to Manage Nighttime Anxiety

4 min read

“But I’m not tired!” “What about the monsters in the closet?” “I heard a noise under the bed!” “Mooooooommmm!” When you have kids, you come to expect that they will find any excuse to avoid going to sleep. After all, many little ones have FOMO and are convinced you’re having wild parties with the entire…

Robyn South

Nighttime

Interested in Private school?

< 1 min read

Whether your child is nearing school age or if they are already enrolled, parents cross fingers hoping their child’s educational experience will be a positive one. If you are in the midst of pondering your child’s schooling experience, take time to visit the Private School Expo on November 19th at the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre. Finding the best…

Carlie Parkinson

Our Kids Vancouver Expo

Burnaby Village Museum Heritage Christmas

< 1 min read

Join us this Heritage Christmas for some old-fashioned fun and spectacular light displays. NEW - Holiday Sing-Along. Everyone can be part of a lively chorus. Times will be posted. Stroll through the streets of the Village to see wreaths, cedar swags and vintage-themed displays will. At the bandstand, visitors can create their own magical holiday…

Burnaby Village Museum

Advert for the Burnaby Village Museum's Heritage Christmas exhibition.

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