The New Year is in full swing. It's hard to believe it's already March and you're probably thinking about Spring and Summer Camps! They're coming up faster than you realize. This year's Family Resource Guide, we have highlighted the winners of the Family Favourites competition. These are the businesses our readers chose as their top…
Family Day is Monday! What have you got planned? I'm guessing the rain may keep you indoors, but here are some great options to fill your day. Sing, Dance, Tell Me A Story! (Family Fun Day)Â (Feb. 17, noon-3pm) at the Cultch is a full Family Day afternoon of fun times (along with some engaged learning).…
It’s crazy to think that school has been back for 2 months already and now the Holidays are fast approaching. We know there is so much to do and think about, as always. In this issue, we’ve put together a few resources to try and make things a little easier. Check out the Independent School…
It’s hard to believe Summer is almost over. The time flies by so fast with summer camps, summer activities, camping trips and much more to fill the day. It’s now time to start thinking about school again. It’s time to go through the wardrobe and see what kids haven’t outgrown, go through the school supplies…
Camping is an activity that many families enjoy every time. This is the time when children and teenagers are without their electronic devices and get to actually spend some quality time with their parents. Making camping fun for kids. Try including the following 7 fun games to play to keep everyone entertained. Not only will…
Looking for upcoming Spring or Summer Camp information, independent schools or health professionals? Look no further. Have a read of the current BC Parent Family Resource Guide. We've also provided tips on places to explore in the Lower Mainland, Plans for Perfect Parties, How to identify your child's learning style, information on the New Canada…
Over the summer, your preschooler drew on the sidewalk with chalk, got her fingers messy with paints, created puppet shows for his family, and sang along to their favourite movie. Creativity doesn’t have to end with long, sunny days. Whether you have a child heading to preschool, daycare, or kindergarten in September, or they’re joining…
Back to School is just around the corner. It's now time to stop thinking about which Summer Camps to enroll the kids in and consider which activities for them to do after school and on weekends. Will it be the same as last year? Or are you considering something new? Here are some ideas that…
It’s hard to believe that summer is half over. The time has flown by and now it’s time to start thinking about getting back into a routine and preparing for the school year. What will this school year bring for you? New activities—dance, sports, theatre—or will it bring a focus on education? Maybe a combination…
Looking for an inexpensive option for some outdoor summer fun? With a little preparation, you can turn bubble blowing into an afternoon of scientific experiments. The Science: Bubbles are fascinating, no matter how old you get! Every soap bubble is a marvel of chemistry and physics. Soap (a surfactant) lowers the surface tension between liquids,…
Summer holiday is fast approaching so now is the time to start planning how to fill the eight weeks. Will you take a holiday? Book in some summer camps? In this issue, there are some great suggestions to fill the time at home - with bubbles, getting messy or blogging. Our 2018 Summer Camp guide…
The other day we had the pleasure of trying out an art kit from Pip & Vix. It was a rainy day and we had OD'ed on screentime so it was time to do another activity. My 3-year-old was very excited when she was pulling out all the amazing pieces that came with the 3-D painting…
In this issue, we’ve tried to pull together some resources to make your Summer experiences a little smoother. You’ll 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.
As the beautiful autumn leaves have all changed, and the cooler temperatures are upon us, I am reminded that winter is fast approaching. At my last book signing in Kelowna in October, many parents, grandparents and educator/caregivers were asking me questions about fun and age-appropriate ideas and activities for the upcoming winter months and holiday…
