Helping Our Children Learn, Grow and Find Their Way. Find Great Tips in Education Issue 2026
As parents, we want our children to succeed at school, but what does success really look like? It’s not always about the highest marks or being ahead of the class. Sometimes, it’s about discovering a love of learning, building confidence, finding the right environment, or simply having someone recognize that a child may need a…
Rothewood Academy South Delta offers a holistic approach to early education.
20 min readFrom infancy and toddlerhood to pre-kindergarten, these formative years bring extraordinary growth as our children discover who they are. But…
I Spy 5 Family Friendly Wild Salmon Viewing Spots In BC
7 min readEvery fall, millions of Pacific salmon across British Columbia fight their way upstream to return to the rivers and creeks…
A Celebration of Young Musicians: 2026 Vancouver International Music Festival-Competition Gala Concert
4 min read2026 Vancouver International Music Festival
When September Asks More of the Whole Family – Returning Back to School 2026
6 min readFor some children, returning to school may not happen at all or may look very different than expected. That brings…
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Helping Our Children Learn, Grow and Find Their Way. Find Great Tips in Education Issue 2026
As parents, we want our children to succeed at school, but what does success really look like? It’s not always about the highest marks or being ahead of the class. Sometimes, it’s about discovering a love of learning, building confidence, finding the right environment, or simply having someone recognize that a child may need a…
Read Now2026 Family Resource Guide is HERE!
It's hard to believe that the year is already one quarter done. Where has the time gone? Have you achieved any of your New Year's Resolutions? Don't worry there's still time left. This issue is all about tips and resources! In it you will find great advice about restoring connection with your family in Turning…
Print Magazine Release – Education 2025
Education extends far beyond the classroom. It’s about understanding the style of learning for everyone, starting in preschool and extending into extracurriculars like the arts to formal learning. Every path has a purpose to help our kids grow both academically and personally. In this issue, you’ll find guidance on helping a child with dyslexia, choosing…
Yay – Release of the Annual Resource Guide!
In this issue, we've gone beyond the directory listings. You can expect to find great Summer Camp ideas, Outdoor Mountain Fun ideas, and updates on digital devices in schools. Please let us know which is your favorite article. Enjoy and Happy Summer! Read the issue here.
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Rothewood Academy South Delta offers a holistic approach to early
20 min readFrom infancy and toddlerhood to pre-kindergarten, these formative years bring extraordinary growth as our children discover who they are. But this is just the beginning of their development. Today, we are taking a close look at Rothewood Academy's holistic approach to early education and what this could mean for your child. From learning to communicate…
Co-Parenting Across an Ocean: How to Build a Strong Family
8 min readLet's talk on co-parenting, the worry usually starts small. Your son shrugs at the tablet and says he will talk to his dad another time. A call gets missed, then another. Nobody has done anything wrong, and yet the relationship feels thinner than it did six months ago. Distance rarely changes how much a parent…
Breathe Easier 2026: Why Every Home Should Consider an Air
7 min readAir purifier is more than just another household appliance—it's an investment in your family's health and well-being.
What Do BC Kidlit Writers Read to their kids?
8 min readKidlit is evolving, with graphic novels booming and reaching a wider age range than ever before.
7 Powerful Ways Breastfeeding Support Helps Canadian Families Thrive
7 min readbreastfeeding isn't just about a mother and baby—it involves partners, families, healthcare providers, employers, and communities working together.
Love Over Algorithms: 7 Practical Summer Screen-Time Tips for Families
6 min readSummer can be a beautiful reset for children: longer days, slower mornings, outdoor play, family visits, travel, camps, and unstructured time.
Education
Helping Our Children Learn, Grow and Find Their Way. Find
< 1 min readAs parents, we want our children to succeed at school, but what does success really look like? It’s not always about the highest marks or being ahead of the class. Sometimes, it’s about discovering a love of learning, building confidence, finding the right environment, or simply having someone recognize that a child may need a…
Rothewood Academy South Delta offers a holistic approach to early
20 min readFrom infancy and toddlerhood to pre-kindergarten, these formative years bring extraordinary growth as our children discover who they are. But this is just the beginning of their development. Today, we are taking a close look at Rothewood Academy's holistic approach to early education and what this could mean for your child. From learning to communicate…
When September Asks More of the Whole Family – Returning
6 min readFor some children, returning to school may not happen at all or may look very different than expected. That brings its own uncertainty and challenges.
Must-Have Backpack Essentials Kids Need for a Happy School Day
4 min readbackpacks get heavy because kids carry things “just in case.” Extra toys, old papers, or supplies they don’t use add weight for no reason.
My Child Is Bright—So Why Is Reading Still Such a
5 min readWith the right foundational tools taught by instruction that meets the learner’s needs, many children’s literacy skills can improve significantly.
Why Starting Early Matters: The Power of Learning Multiple Languages
5 min readpreschool years offer a unique developmental window when children are naturally wired to absorb language with ease, curiosity, and joy.
Health
5 Powerful Reasons Your Child’s Lunchbox Matters More Than You
4 min readLike many parents, I am all too familiar with the back-to-school question that rollsaround every September: what do I put in my child’s lunchbox? Something my kid willeat. Something that survives the bus ride and the bottom of a backpack. Somethingsafe and healthy. But working in Canada’s food system has made me think about something…
My Child Is Bright—So Why Is Reading Still Such a
5 min readWith the right foundational tools taught by instruction that meets the learner’s needs, many children’s literacy skills can improve significantly.
5 Mind-Blowing Ways to Help Your Neurodivergent Child Through BC’s
6 min readActivities that involve pushing, pulling, or carrying provide proprioceptive input, which has a calming effect on the nervous system...
Curious On How To Gain More Life in 2026? VO2
5 min readWhat is VO2 max? VO2 max is a measurement of the maximum amount of oxygen your body can utilize during intense exercise.
Planning a Successful Winter Break for Your Neurodivergent Child
5 min readWinter 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
4 min readFor 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…
Activites
5 Road Trip Survival Guide for Parents Traveling with Young
8 min readA family road trip is magic, the highway, the flyover small towns no one ever goes to otherwise; kids pointing out cows in Africa back at the Africans like they show them cows every crazy weekend. However, people who have spent four hours travelling with a non-napping toddler and a five-year-old asking for the seventeenth…
What Do BC Kidlit Writers Read to their kids?
8 min readKidlit is evolving, with graphic novels booming and reaching a wider age range than ever before.
Bring Back the Best of a ‘90s Summer
7 min readMost adults look back on their childhood summers with a certain degree of nostalgia, but as someone who grew up in the ‘90s, I can’t help but think that there was something truly special about those years. Parents, usually mothers, were background figures, accessible in emergencies but otherwise seen only during mealtimes—and sometimes not even…
Rainy Day Brain Gym: Why Chess Is a Great Summer
8 min readChess gives kids a safe place to make decisions on their own. Should I move this piece? Should I protect that one?
6 Unforgettable Vancouver Adventures That Feel Like a Mini Vacation
6 min readSpend less time planning and more time making memories with these easy family outings. With summer around the corner and the kids about to be home from school, many families are looking for ways to make the most of the season. The good news is that you don't need to book a flight or spend…
Two Weeks Left of School? It’s Not Too Late to
11 min readStill looking for summer camps? With two weeks of school left, it's not too late to find fun, engaging summer camps that kids will love.
