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Family Cycling
Vancouver Island is home to an increasing number of families who are choosing to commute by bicycle. Many are concerned about climate change and...
Your Baby’s Immunizations
Infants are at a much higher risk for serious health issues from diseases that can be prevented by vaccines. This is why it is...
Get Ready for Immunization Reporting
As the summer sun wanes and the next school year starts, Vancouver Island parents will have plenty to prepare. In addition to replenishing school...
What to Munch at Lunch
With the start of a new school year, many parents are trying to help their kids get back into a routine, which includes packing...
Spot that Flying ‘V’
There is something so captivating about seeing a large bird soaring overhead. Lately I’ve found myself craning my neck to follow the graceful swooping...
The Bustle of Back-to-School
Somehow the leisurely and stress-free days of summer have come to an end and the bustle of back to school is in full swing....
3 Ways to Stay in Shape This Fall
It’s hard to believe, but summer is quickly coming to close.
School supplies are replacing beach umbrellas, the leaves are starting to turn, and the...
Keeping Cool in Regional Parks
Looking for some outdoor fun with your grandchildren? With warm weather and longer daylight, summer is an excellent time to get outside with the...
10 Ways to Build Community
These little things can help us slow down, even just a little, to check in on the quality of our relationships with family, friends...
Putting the Fun in Physical Literacy
It’s a typical chaotic morning leading Kindergym. Fifty children under the age of five arrive at a gym full of scooters, hula hoops, teeter...