islandparent Newsletter
Kid-friendly Camping
Summertime. What to do with the kids that’s safe and won’t bankrupt the family? Luckily, the glories of British Columbia’s diverse and beautiful landscapes...
Summer Photos
Every entry into Island Parent’s annual Family Summer Guide photo contest was cover worthy, but they wouldn’t all fit! So here is a sampling...
Captivating Critters
Never mind the scientific studies that show how interacting with animals can elevate a person’s levels of serotonin and dopamine, which can act as...
Kid-friendly Ways to (Re)Engage with the Royal BC Museum
It’s been a summer certainty for generations of Island families: a visit to the Royal BC Museum to catch a blockbuster feature exhibition and...
5 Ways to Inspire, Rewire & Connect
Family Time Connection. During the pandemic, we have lots of family time. But how do we make the most of that time without driving...
The Relationship Saboteur
Communication is 90 per cent body language. Our tone of voice or that look on our face can say more about how we are...
Keep ’Em Critter Crazy…
The Saanich Fair is Moo-ving in a New DirectionThis year’s 152nd Saanich Fair will look and feel different in response to COVID-19. The show...
Papa’s Privacy Policy
Doesn’t have to be “Papa’s,” of course. Please replace that with whichever guardianship title suits you. I just like alliteration.Also, I’m not a lawyer....
Puppy Parenting
Several weeks into sheltering at home with my husband and two small children, after we had finished all the jigsaw puzzles, baked the sourdough...
Keep ’Em Active…
The National Ballet of Canada’s Ballet Fun for Kids gives access to fun projects and resources designed to bring the beauty of dance and...
Keep ’Em Reading…
This guide for young readers defines the coronavirus, explains why everyday routines have been disrupted, and lays out how everyone can do their part...
Keep ’Em Learning…
World Health Organization’s Back-to-School Re-entry Checklist1. Monitor your child’s health and keep them home from school if they are ill.2. Teach and model good...
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