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Stacie Gaetz
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Stacie is the managing editor of Island Parent Magazine and the proud mama of a delightful daughter and silly son who fill her days with love and chaos. She thoroughly enjoys supporting, connecting with, and informing parents through interesting articles like this one. Reach her at [email protected].
The Consequences of Our Actions
As the mom of a 10-year-old daughter and seven-year-old son, one of the hardest lessons for me to teach my kids is about consequences.It's...
The Land Knows Me: Exploring Indigenous wisdom through plants
Author Leigh Joseph has always been inspired by the cultural and interpersonal relationships between people and plants.As a young girl visiting her great aunt...
10 Reasons Camp Is Great … for Parents
Camp is not just a fun experience for kids—it can also be an absolute game-changer for parents.After dropping their kids off at camp, mom...
Greater Victoria Teens Skate Their Way to Team Canada
Two Victoria-area teens have been selected to represent Canada at the Junior Roller Derby World Cup in Brisbane, Australia in July.Chloe Crotty, 17, (known...
A Family That Plays Together
A family that plays together stays together. Okay, this might be a bit corny, but the underlying message is true.Playing with our children of...
Victoria Teen Leads Global Kindness Movement
Felix Townsin, a 14-year-old student at Royal Bay Secondary School in Victoria, is not your average teenager.Townsin's advocacy journey began when he was only...
Learning from Our Kids
We tend to think of learning as a top-down process.It's understandable because when our kids are born, they depend on us for absolutely everything....
Cultivating Creativity In Your Home
We all know there are many benefits to exploring creativity with your children. Creativity allows kids to express themselves, explore their imagination and develop...
Growth Mindset
What springs to mind when you think of the word “grow?”As a parent, there is a good chance you might think back to the...
Camp Counsellor: The Perfect Summer Job for Your Teen
Is your teen ready for a summer job but you would still like them to spend some time outdoors being active? Did they love...
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