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Want a Happy Child? Here are 10 Scientifically Proven Ways

10 min read

We've all seen the happy child who leans into life, smiling all the way, seemingly without a care in the world. How does this happen? Are they born this way, or can we teach kids ways to optimize their emotional well being?

Sarah R Moore

Happy child

Creating a Family Bond: Tips and Strategies for Parents-to-be

7 min read

It is this very bond that makes parents respond to their newborn’s cries in the middle of the night, and instinctively care for them in ways that may typically defy our nature, and allows us to get through the physical tolls like childbirth and sleep deprivation.

Dany Sabraoui

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Time to Get Fishing!

4 min read

Fishing is a fantastic way to get out into nature and enjoy some fresh air and exercise. It's a low-impact activity that is suitable for all ages and abilities, making it a great choice for families looking for a fun and accessible way to stay active and outside. Fishing allows children to disconnect from technology…

Angela Wanja

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Yay Summer 2023 is almost here!!!

2 min read

Summer holidays can be fun and exciting - or long and boring. Luckily this summer there are amazing events to go to. There are also a lot of exciting camps that your kids could attend. They can sing and dance, learn STEM with LEGO, be around horses, and do many other great activities. Read our…

Carlie Parkinson

Something Happened to Our Planet: Kids Tackle the Climate Crisis

3 min read

Perfect for Earth Day, Something Happened to Our Planet:  Kids Tackle the Climate Crisis, by Drs. Marianne Celano and Marietta Collins, was written to inspire kids to make a difference in their own schools and communities and to channel their anxiety about the climate crisis into collective action. 

Marianne Celano

Climate Crisis

Reduced Food Waste Recipes for Earth Day on 22nd April

3 min read

Kids across the country have stepped up for sustainability over the last few months as part of the Earth Rangers ‘All Taste, No Waste’ challenge - reinforcing how small changes can make a big impact on the environment. Children learnt how to form and log environmentally friendly ‘habits’ such as reusing leftovers – or ‘upcooking’…

Carlie Parkinson

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Eggciting Easter Baskets

4 min read

Easter Sunday is only days away! Have you bought the items for the Easter Baskets? The baskets were traditionally filled with a copious amount of candy, but now people are moving away from all that excess. In the past, I have included a new DVD, this year I have added a few different things to…

Carlie Parkinson

easter baskets

Building Collective Resilience to Address Harmful Content Online

7 min read

Access to digital media literacy education also plays a role in building collective resilience when addressing the problems and harms people face in online spaces. Within the report, we highlight that youth are interested in learning more about how to be safe online, report inappropriate behaviour or content, and deal with hateful, racist, or sexist…

Samantha McAleese

Checking out content online

Exciting News: The 2023 Family Resource Guide is here!!!

< 1 min read

It's hard to believe it's already March and you may be anxiously awaiting Spring, like me. It's coming soon and so are the activities, Spring Break, and Summer Break. Our Family Resource Guide was put together to provide you with lists of businesses that can help you connect with the businesses you need to talk…

Carlie Parkinson

6 Unique Spring Break Camps In Vancouver

4 min read

Spring Break is literally just around the corner. In most districts in BC it will be from March 13-26. These two weeks can sometimes be challenging to fill with fun. They can also be a great opportunity. What have you go planned for your kiddos? Are they aspiring artists, evolving entertainers, or conscious coders? Check…

Carlie Parkinson

Spring Break

Want a Happy Child? Here are 10 Scientifically Proven Ways

11 min read

We've all seen the happy child who leans into life, smiling all the way, seemingly without a care in the world. How does this happen? Are they born this way, or can we teach kids ways to optimize their emotional well being? Indeed, some children are born happier. Temperament, driven partially by genetic makeup, can…

Sarah R Moore

Happy Child

Don’t Wait! Winter Camps and Winter Classes are available!

4 min read

Winter Holidays are in less than 2 weeks! Luckily there are some Winter Camps that are a great opportunity for kids to learn a new skill and have some fun. Here are a couple opportunities for kids to get excited about. There are also some great Winter activities that start in January.

Carlie Parkinson

Winter

CURSIVE: Outdated or Relevant?

5 min read

It made me wonder if cursive was a thing of the past or something worth reviving. It’s certainly a highly debated topic in educational settings. The role of cursive is ambiguous at best and there are no clear answers. One thing we can all agree on is that the role of cursive in modern education…

Rebecca Hastings

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Mydoh helps children manage their finances

6 min read

If you’re looking for a helpful app to get started check out Mydoh, powered by RBC. It is a helpful tool to educate and show your children the comings and goings of their money while learning how to make smart money choices. It’s a money management app and Smart Cash Card (which includes a digital…

Carlie Parkinson

Mydoh

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

4 min read

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

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12 Amazing Benefits of Music Lessons

6 min read

Does your child love to sing? Love plunking on the piano or pounding on the drum? Do you think you might have a future musician in your home? Let’s look at some short and long term benefits of music lessons.

Sarah Lyons

music

3 Tips for a More Sustainable Lunchbox

5 min read

Back-to-school is around the corner and that means back to packing lunches (sigh). With many schools increasingly adopting “Litterless Lunch” policies, the pressure is on parents to pack more eco-friendly lunchboxes. However, while research* shows that 76% of Canadians would like tips for little changes they can make in everyday life that would benefit the…

Sam Lazuric

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5 Exciting Fall Activities You Must Know About

5 min read

There are seemingly endless options for after-school activities that your children can get involved in, from soccer to swimming, piano lessons to STEM. But what do your children really get out of these activities? Here are some reasons why your kids should participate in extracurricular activities, beyond the standard 'it’s something to do.’

Carlie Parkinson

Fall Activities

Talented, Budding Young Author Discovered in Vancouver

4 min read

100% volunteer-run charity, Ripple Foundation, announced Cora Arvidson, a seventh-grade student from Vancouver’s Sir William Osler Elementary School, as one of two winners of its 10th annual Kids Write 4 Kids creative challenge, a one-of-a-kind nationwide competition for students in grades four to eight.  Cora’s winning poetry collection, Threads, is available in paperback and ebook…

Carlie Parkinson

author

Preparing for hot summer weather

5 min read

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has issued special weather statements for several parts of the province. The statement indicates our region will experience the first hot stretch of the summer with inland temperatures reaching into the upper 20s starting tomorrow, and into the low 30s into early next week.

Health Canada

Hot

Teach Your Kids the Importance of Dental Health With These

6 min read

At a young age, the little ones are not too conscious about their dental health. They resist toothbrushing, fear the dentist, and love sweets. These things can contribute to life-long problems, which could have been easily avoided if parents are more mindful. Here are some of the best activities that can teach kids the importance…

Marie Cole

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5 Helpful Tips to transition to a Summer Sleep Schedule

5 min read

There is still a month and a half or so left of school, and it is so important to make sure that your child is still getting the adequate number of hours of sleep that they need each night. Keep in mind, that sleep aids in your child’s growth and development, affects their moods and…

Missy Morrison Charko

sleep

4 Useful Road Safety Tips

3 min read

With Canada’s Road Safety Week just around the corner (May 17-23), it’s time for Canadians to consider how we can make our roads safer. The theme for this year's campaign is "Safer You. Safer Me." It is meant to emphasize that the decisions drivers make not only affect them, but also their passengers, other drivers, cyclists, and…

Carlie Parkinson

Road Safe Child

RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE BC & YUKON HOSTS 2022 STEP UP FOR

5 min read

Ronald McDonald House BC & Yukon (RMH BC) is delighted to announce the return of Step Up for Families, an annual campaign that raises funds to support BC and Yukon families seeking lifesaving medical treatment for their children. Held in April, the springtime initiative invites the community to assemble their families, friends and colleagues to run, walk,…

Gemma Bishop

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