I met the great people at ChatterBlock a while back when they first launched in Victoria. They have since gained a great following in Victoria, San Francisco, and Vancouver is up next! If you’re looking for a resource of parenting, local events, and resources, check…
Read More...Around Town: Easter Activites for the Family
Easter long weekend is coming up soon! Here is a list of some great Easter activities happening around the city. The Easter Train at Stanley Park – March 23 to April 1 – Hop over to Stanley Park for a ride on the miniature train,…
Read More...Seminar on Media Literate Homes with Margery Healey, January 22nd
Next Tuesday, we’re talking Media Literate Homes with parent coach Margery Healey. Television, ipads, ipods – it is generally recommended not to expose children to any media until 2 years old, but we know this isn’t always possible. This seminar is no lecture to parents…
Read More...Video Intro to Margery Healey and Brain Compatible Parenting
I have started to experiment with this “video blogging” by taking some short video clips of the fabulous Margery Healey, The Compassionate Parent Coach. I know once you meet Margery, you’ll know why I am such a fan! So, video #1 is Margery talking about…
Read More...Events Roundup – Nov 23rd Edition
All the Holiday Events are starting to build. I’ll continue to update our events (holiday & non-holiday) on a weekly basis so keep coming to the blog to get the latest! My events posts typically focus in the Vancouver/Downtown area. If you have an event…
Read More...Defeating Hunger :: Feeding the Soul
DEFEATING HUNGER. FEEDING THE SOUL. TOM JACKSON & FRIENDS CAROLE ON FOR LOCAL FOOD BANKS Over 20 years ago, Tom Jackson began cultivating a network of Canadian artists, who shared a common interest in helping our country’s needy. After many successful years of raising funds…
Read More...Weekly Events Roundup – November 9th
Lots of events happening! Let’s take a look… Circle Craft Market and Make it! Craft Fair – Yes, it is November 9th, which means Christmas really is coming soon! Get ahead by shopping the Circle Craft Market, happening downtown this weekend or the Make it!…
Read More...Weekly Events Roundup – week of October 29th
A little late, but here’s my latest events round-up, plus a special discount code for 15% off Simply Merino’s awesome merino wool clothing until November 4th. Halloween Carnival – October 31, 4:30pm-7:30pm, Roundhouse Community Centre. Dress up in your creepiest costume and participate in ghoulish…
Read More...Next Essential Series: Toddlerhood: Talking to Toddlers and taming those Tantrums!
Essential Series Weekend: Toddlerhood: Talking to Toddlers and taming those Tantrums! Announcing our first weekend Essential Series seminar! Toddlerhood: Talking to Toddlers and taming those Tantrums! Date: Saturday: November 17th 2012 Time: 2:30-4:30 Price: $20.00 members, $25.00 non-members, $35 for a couple *Includes workshop, light…
Read More...Essential Series: Healthy First Foods and Intro to Baby Led Weaning
I’m super excited about our October Essential Series as we’ll be covering an introduction to baby nutrition and the feeding approach called Baby Led Weaning. I used many aspects of the Baby Led Weaning (BLW) approach with my son and it worked so well for…
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