Erika Palmer

When my child was first diagnosed with anxiety, I thought I might be more prepared than most parents. After all, I live with anxiety...

For families raising sensory-sensitive, autistic, ADHD or anxious children, everyday outings can sometimes feel like too much. Although this can be challenging, exciting progress...

Summer is the perfect time for family road trips. The days are longer, the weather is warmer and there's something exciting about loading up...

Stepping into a baby store is a bit like entering a new world; it's an exciting rite of passage, but the sheer volume of...

Discover a world of healthy habits with this month's selection of books that celebrate movement and mindfulness for every age. Featuring standout titles from...

Family camps offer a unique kind of vacation. Instead of dropping kids off for the week, everyone participates together—parents, kids and sometimes even grandparents....

Loneliness is often thought of as something that primarily affects older adults, but the reality is that social isolation touches every generation. Young people,...

When you live on Vancouver Island, some of the best science lessons don't come from books—they come from time spent at the beach. With...

If you're a Vancouver Island parent, you know the feeling. It's still winter, spring feels a long way off and suddenly camp registration is...

There's nothing quite like seeing your child take their first wobbly glide down a snowy slope—their cheeks rosy, laughter echoing and confidence growing with...