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Winter Break is Just Around the Corner

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The Joys and Challenges of Winter Break Winter break is often a whirlwind of emotions. For children, it’s a break from the structured routine of school, offering a chance to sleep in, play in the snow (if there is any), and enjoy family traditions. Parents, however, may find it challenging to balance work, holiday preparations,…

December 3, 2024
Carlie Parkinson

Winter break

6 Family Favourites Nomination Prizes

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Help us identify the best local businesses to share with parents! Answer as many as you like and be entered into our contest to win one of the following prizes below.   For every category with a nomination you receive one prize entry. The more you local businesses you nominate the more you can win! And…

November 19, 2024
Carlie Parkinson

Family Favourites 2025

6 Ways to Create a Cozy and Safe Home for

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Parents want to make sure that their homes are both useful and safe for their kids. It takes morethan babyproofing to make a home child-friendly. Every part of the home needs to be carefullyplanned and designed to be safe, comfy, and good for a child's growth. It can be challenging forparents to find the right…

November 18, 2024
Carlie Parkinson

home

Spooky Halloween Events Near You 2024

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Whether you're a fan of frightful fun or prefer a more family-friendly experience, there’s something for everyone. Halloween is not just about candy. Below are some upcoming Halloween events, where ghouls and goblins come out to play, and memories are made under the glow of jack-o'-lanterns!

October 24, 2024
Carlie Parkinson

Halloween Events

The Best Ways to Ensure Your Kids Eat Less Sugar

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As parents, we all want what’s best for our kids—especially when it comes to their health. Butwith sugary snacks and processed foods lurking at every turn, keeping their sugar intake incheck can feel like a full-time job. As a dad of two and a food entrepreneur, I totally get it. Not only am I focused…

October 3, 2024
Brad Woodgate

No Sugar Day

National Bullying Prevention Month: Understanding the Impact and Promoting Change

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October marks National Bullying Prevention Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the harmful effects of bullying and uniting communities to prevent it. Bullying remains a significant issue affecting children, adolescents, and even adults across various settings. It can take many forms, including physical aggression, verbal harassment, social exclusion, and cyberbullying. The effects of…

October 2, 2024
Angela Wanja

bullying

School’s back and so are we! Education issue 2024

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The Summer is over and school bells are ringing again. A new school year can be exciting, but with a new school year comes additional stress for some. In this issue, we share tips on visualization techniques, getting your children invested in their education and ways to help them through academic anxiety. To help you…

September 16, 2024
Carlie Parkinson

Education

Curious about Composting? Here’s how to make healthy soil at

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By: Joe McMahan, Vice President of Sustainability & Shared Value, Maple Leaf Foods  Canadians across all coasts are on a mission to champion sustainability, with an incredible 90 per cent of parents feeling they have a responsibility to teach their kids how to be eco-friendly according to a recent survey1. Setting an intention is great,…

August 8, 2024
Joe McMahan

Get Your Kids to Take the Future Farmer Mission!

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Coming Monday, Maple Leaf Foods Inc. (TSX: MFI) and Earth Rangers are giving your children a mission! What is the Mission? The Future Farmer Mission explores how regenerative agriculture helps to improve soil health, fight climate change, and increase biodiversity to ensure plants and animals thrive. To complete the mission, kids will: Maple Leaf Foods Inc.…

July 26, 2024
Carlie Parkinson

Fun at FUNBOX

3 min read

Do your kids love a good bouncy castle? Are you looking for something different to do this summer? Well we have found it for you! Plan a visit to FUNBOX Jump for joy, because FUNBOX, the biggest bounce park in the world, has come to Vancouver! The 25,000 square foot inflatable park is set up at…

July 25, 2024
Carlie Parkinson

Fun at Funbox

Making Sun Safety Fun: Tips from Dr. Julia Carroll

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As families embrace the sunny outdoors, ensuring everyone is protected from harmful UV rays becomes essential. Dr. Julia Carroll, a board-certified dermatologist, shares practical tips on making sun safety a fun and integral part of your family's routine. Q1: Why is sun safety important for families? Dr. Julia Carroll: Sun safety is crucial because exposure…

July 12, 2024
Angela Wanja

sun safety

FAMILY FUN IN VANCOUVER THIS SUMMER

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It's official, summer holidays have begun! Some children may have enjoyed a week off already whereas others have just enjoyed their first day off. Summer is a great time for new adventures and family bonding. Here are ideas to keep your time filled with fun and not frustration!

June 29, 2024
Carlie Parkinson

family in summer

Keep children and youth sun safe now to help give

4 min read

The thought of skin cancer for our children may seem remote and not a priority at first thought. However, skin cancer is the most common form of cancer. And the rates are rising. In fact, one in every five individuals in British Columbia will acquire skin cancer during their lifetime.

June 20, 2024
Dr. Sunil Kalia

Sun safe girls on swings

Achieve Higher Relationship Satisfaction through These 6 Financial Planning Tips

5 min read

Financial stress is the main source of conflict among couples. Arguments over who makes more and who spends more gets even more complicated when you add in the challenges of raising children. Effective financial planning is a vital tool for fostering higher relationship satisfaction and avoiding the inevitable stresses. Read here about was financial planning…

June 13, 2024
Carlie Parkinson

financial planning

Protecting Our Loved Ones: A Guide to Safe Internet Use

8 min read

The Internet is a double-edged sword—offering boundless knowledge and connectivity on one hand while leaving young users vulnerable to online threats on the other. Parents, in particular, find themselves in a continuous battle to safeguard their children’s online experience. Here's you'll learn about the best solutions to challenges faced by many parents in the digital…

May 28, 2024
Mangesh Bhamre

Exciting Little Folks Village 2024

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The Vancouver Folk Music Festival is thrilled to announce an exciting and rejuvenated Little Folks Village for the 2024 festival, July 19-21 at Jericho Beach Park.

May 25, 2024
Carlie Parkinson

Vancouver Folk Music Festival

6 THOUGHTFUL GIFT IDEAS TO SHOW MOM YOU LOVE HER

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Motherhood is a journey of love, sacrifice, and boundless support. As Mother's Day approaches or any occasion where you want to express your appreciation, finding the perfect gift becomes a heartfelt mission. Whether this is for your mom or the mother of your children there are many ideas to celebrate her.

May 7, 2024
Carlie Parkinson

Mom on Mother's Day

Gateway Theatre – Reintroducing Musical Theatre Performance Summer Camp for

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Gateway Theatre in Richmond is beginning its 40th season this summer! One of the ways this renowned theatre is celebrating is by re-introducing its Musical Theatre Performance Summer Camp. Historically, Gateway has offered educational programming and summer camps that included fully realized productions and eventually evolved to a more process-orientated structure that took away the…

April 9, 2024
Lorrie Holmes

Gateway Theatre

Our Educational Journey with School Is Easy

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To embark on this educational journey, I reached out to School is Easy, a reputable tutoring organization renowned for its expansive network of tutors, including those adept at online instruction. Given my daughter's comfort with online learning and our physical distance from most tutors, it was the logical choice for us.

April 7, 2024
Carlie Parkinson

Tutoring

How to Overcome Boredom with Board Games!

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Spring Break still has a few days left and the weather has taken a turn. Going outside to play is not always a desirable option, although there are many rainy day activities everyone can enjoy. One of our family’s favourite rainy day, screen-free past times is playing a board or card game. Here are some…

March 27, 2024
Carlie Parkinson

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