BC Parent Profile – Beverly Phan

Honesty is important in life, and it definitely matters to parents—surveys show that parents value honesty above all other character traits. But did you know that some common ways we teach children about lying actually encourage them to lie more? Let’s look at how our good intentions are getting in the way of raising truthful and trustworthy children, and then we can explore some ways to teach kids about honesty that really work. Here are 4 common myths about honesty that you must know about when parenting.

Bullying used to be upsetting but contained.  A victim would most often be verbally or physically bullied but once away  from the “bully”, the victim would have a reprieve until perhaps the next interaction.  Technology has resulted in a far worse form of bullying, known as “cyberbullying” which results in the victim never being able to escape the abuse by leaving an environment.  Instead, the victim is haunted wherever they go and for an indefinite period of time.

It's been a while, but we're excited to be introducing you to Garett Senez. He's a self-proclaimed Marketing geek, serial entrepreneur, gym enthusiast and new dad. He founded PACRIM Distributors in 2016 and Quark Baby in 2021 and is pretty passionate about whatever he sets his eyes on including his family. Enjoy our interview with him.

Financial literacy is an essential skill that helps children develop money management skills, promotes financial independence, and enables them to make informed financial decisions. It is important for children to learn about Financial concepts and principles at an early age to set them up for financial success as adults. The lack of financial education is a growing problem. It's time to change that for a better future.