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If you’re like me and too tired to think of new and exciting things for your children to improve their fine motor skills, problem-solving abilities and confidence, here are a few books with some ideas.
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In the 2 decades I have taught sexual health education, I have had more than a handful of parents hold their breath while bashfully confessing they are reluctant to have “the talk” with their kids because they are worried that it’s “too much, too soon.”
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Cultivate creativity this fall! Check out our latest issue now.
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It has never been more clear that people who are encouraged to develop their physical literacy during their foundational childhood years are much more likely to remain active throughout their lives.
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Who are Your Family's Favourites?
Nominate them and WIN!
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As Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT become more common, many parents are asking if their children should use them for schoolwork. This question often leads to deeper concerns about whether it’s cheating and how to use AI effectively. ow.ly/3oPM50T99Vf
Confident Parents: Thriving Kids is a part of the Canadian Mental Health Association of BC & offers trained counsellors to work one-on-one over the phone with parents of kids aged three to 12 to offer videos and other resources to handle the tough times.
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CONTEST ALERT!
WIN season passes for the family to Wild Play!!
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Parenting means following your kids’ lead. ow.ly/bRGS50Skpng
Check out our recent article with @mamapapabubba, where she shares her favourite spots to visit on road trips in her @toyotapacific RAV4 Hybrid.
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Celebrating the modern family lifestyle on the West Coast • Get Moving • Let Spring In • Connecting Through Music • 5 Fun Family-Friendly Hikes • Explore BC’s Gardens • What Mothers Really Want
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It can help to remember that your child learns best from face-to face time with you. While screens can’t replace that, they can have some benefits if you use them right.
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Our brand new Family Resource Guide is OUT NOW!!
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Being a part of a flourishing community helps you to feel more included—and safe. It doesn’t require much time, and you can simply take one or more of these small steps to help nurture your community.
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Check out our latest issue now!
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Our morning walks were a time of awe. A time of wonder at my diaper-rashed, screechy, shaggy-haired baby and the fact that I was now a mom.
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I heard one of the siblings confidently offer instructions to their sibling about how to wash genitals. “When you wash a vulva, you use warm water and soap but only on the outside parts." It was amazing to hear their knowledge concerning their own bodies.
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