How to Choose the Right Summer Camp for Your Child’s
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Tips on how to choose the best summer camp for your child's personality and options to choose from. Choosing the right one can quickly feel overwhelming for parents.
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The Ultimate Summer Camp Planning Checklist 10 Tips for Busy
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Summer camp season has a way of sneaking up on even the most organized families. Between work, school schedules, and everyday life, it’s easy to feel behind before you’ve even begun. The good news? With a clear plan (and a realistic approach), you can lock in a great summer for your kids without the stress.…
When School Struggles Signal Something More: Your Guide to Psychoeducational
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The Phone Call For many parents, the journey begins with a conversation. A quiet moment of trying to make sense of something that doesn’t quite add up. The calls our team receives often sound similar: “My child is really bright, but they’re having such a hard time at school.” “The teacher thinks there might be…
Turning Chaos Into Calm: From the perspective of a dysregulated
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How Co-Regulation Restores Connection In my new line of work, I remind parents that we’re all winging it. There is no manual for parenting. But our kids don’t know that. We’re older, bigger, equipped with a modicum of executive functioning, language, perspective, and decades of experience being human. Parents have the advantage. Until your little…
Seamless Childcare in BC Schools Is Gaining Momentum
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For seamless childcare to reach families province-wide, school districts need ongoing funding and policy support from the provincial government.
Family Favourites 2026!
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The nominations have been tallied, and the voting begins on January 10th! Look at the Family Favourites you nominated! Family Favourite Nominees 2026 Congratulations to all the nominees!
Planning a Successful Winter Break for Your Neurodivergent Child
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Winter break gets busy fast, but you don't have to attend every event. An overwhelmed child plus more activities rarely leads to joy.
Is the Holiday Season Impacting Your Mental Health? Here are
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For some reason, the holidays always have a way of sneaking up on us. Then, before we know it, we get buried with an endless to-do list. seem to sneak up on us, and before we realize it, we’re buried under an endless to-do list. Here are 3 things to think about to determine if…
Understanding Food Allergies in Canada: What Every Family Needs to
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Food allergy symptoms can appear within minutes or hours after eating...
Fun and memorable gifts for 7-9 year olds
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Searching for gifts for 7-9-year-olds in your life? Here are some small items to add to the list!
Exciting gifts for 4-6 year olds 2025
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The hardest part of finding a great gift for a child aged 4 to 6 is choosing one.
9 Creative Birthday Themes That Kids (and Parents) Will Love
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Finding a birthday theme that feels both fresh and manageable can be tricky. Whether you’re planning a small gathering at home or a full-blown event at a venue, the right theme can spark creativity and keep everyone, even the adults, excited.
Island Girls Gone Orange
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A fun story about a mother dealing with her daughter's colour change.
Healthy meals for kids, savings for families in British Columbia
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Kids in British Columbia are set to benefit from an expanded school food program that will reach 90,000 students in more than 1,000 schools this school year.
7 Tips to Help Your Kids Learn About Money
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Here are 7 powerful tips from Sharon Lechter -one of the world’s leading experts in financial literacy and entrepreneurial success-to help children build smart money habits and achieve financial success.
Back-to-School Countdown: 10 Fun Can’t-Miss Events and Activities Before Summer
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Whether you're looking to create lasting memories or simply make the most of the remaining vacation days, we've put together a list of some can't-miss events and activities before summer ends for you.
Men’s Mental Health Awareness June 2025: The Important Power of
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June is recognized as Men's Mental Health Awareness Month, a crucial time to spotlight an often-overlooked issue: the emotional and psychological well-being of men. In many societies, men are raised with the idea that they must be strong, stoic, and unshakable pillars of their families and communities.
TUTS new season: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Legally
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TUTS presents a positively scrumptious summer season with the premiere of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and the anticipated return of Legally Blonde The Musical, on stage June 27 to August 16, 2025, at Stanley Park’s majestic Malkin Bowl.
Brain Injury Awareness 2025: Shining a Light on the Invisible
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Every year in March, Brain Injury Awareness Month is observed to bring much-needed attention to an often misunderstood and invisible public health issue—brain injury. This month serves as a vital reminder of the millions of people worldwide who live with the effects of traumatic or acquired brain injuries, as well as the loved ones and…
Rewriting The Future For Kids With Dyslexia
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For many children, school is a place to grow, learn, and discover who they are. But for students with dyslexia or other language-based learning differences, traditional classrooms can feel isolating, overwhelming, and even discouraging. Fraser Academy, located in Vancouver's Kitsilano neighbourhood, is rewriting that narrative, turning struggles into strengths and helping students achieve their full…
The Value of Traveling with Children: Lessons Beyond the Classroom
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Traveling will help form more compassionate, thoughtful, and educated human beings. Experiences that go far beyond the classroom.
A Family Adventure with Lego, Lilo & Stitch
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Lilo & Stitch are back on the big screen and Lego has produced a line of fun designs the celebrate it.
