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We are the Lower Mainland’s oldest and most popular source for parenting news and information. We cover issues such as health care, education, birthing, travel, arts programs and much more! Regular columns on reviews, family health & safety, and our calendar have parents seeking out each issue.

The facts:

  • 45,000 magazines distributed throughout the province
  • 6 week shelf life
  • Annual Resource Guide has a one year shelf life
  • Website with contests and a calendar of current events

Women:

  • Over 80% of our readers are women
  • Women make the majority of purchasing decisions in families

Families:

  • Trusted since 1992 as the Lower Mainland’s source of parenting news and information
  • We reach families like no other publication can

Our advertisers:

Our advertisers include local and national companies looking to reach families in the Lower Mainland. They include:

  • Sony Music
  • Vancouver Symphony
  • Vancouver Aquarium
  • Science World
  • Lipton Soup
  • Knowledge Network
  • and many more!

Ad Sizes

ad sizes

 

Width

Height

Full Page

7.333" (44p)

9.5" (57p)

2/3 Page Vertical

4.833" (29p)

9.5" (57p)

2/3 Page Horizontal

7.333" (44p)

6.333" (38p)

Half Page Horizontal

7.333" (44p)

4.667" (28p)

Half Page Vertical

3.583" (21p6)

9.5" (57p)

1/3 Page Vertical

2.333" (14p)

9.5" (57p)

1/3 Page Square

4.833" (29p)

4.667" (28p)

1/4 Page Vertical

3.583" (21p6)

4.667" (28p)

1/4 Page Horizontal

7.333" (44p)

2.25" (13p6)

1/6 Page Horizontal

4.833" (29p)

2.25" (13p6)

1/6 Page Vertical

2.333" (14p)

4.667" (28p)

1/12 Page Square

2.333" (14p)

2.25" (13p6)

Marketplace (MP)

2.333" (14p)

1.8" (10p9.6)

Ad Booking Deadlines

Issue

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Winter Issue

Jan 5

Jan 16

Jan 30

Spring Issue

Feb 6

Feb 16

Mar 1

Camp Issue

Mar 19

Mar 30

Apr 13

Family Resource Guide

Apr 1

Apr 10

May 1

Summer Issue

May 6

May 16

Jun 1

Back to School Issue

Jul 6

Jul 16

Aug 1

Fall Issue

Aug 18

Aug 28

Sept 12

Eduation Issue

Sep 24

Oct 3

Oct 17

Holiday Issue

Nov 6

Nov 16

Dec 1