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TABLEOFCONTENTS 

5 

Digital Grandparenting 

The value of video chatting. 

SUE FAST 

6 

7 Things to Do 

with Your Grandkids 

Summer fun and a fall fair. 

8 

Hopscotch in the Dark 

An antidote to boredom. 

JACQUI GRAHAM 

10 

Adventures in 

Learning Together 

Make the library part 

of your family story. 

11 

Kids Kits to Go 

Special book kits for kids and family. 

12 

Sometimes the Sky is Green 

The importance of 

grandparents as allies. 

TIM COLLINS 

14 

Wet Feet Wet Hands 

Intertidal exploration. 

TINA KELLY 

16 

Can Praise Be Detrimental 

The power of words. 

KELLY CLEEVE 

18 

My, What Big Expectations 

You Have Grandma! 

The little things matter. 

ELIZABETH OLSON 

20 

Summer Treats 

Helping your grandchildren develop 

a healthy relationship with food. 

STÉPHANE LAHAYE 

22 

Keeping Cool in Regional Parks 

Outdoor fun with your grandkids. 

RACHAEL TANCOCK 

24 

Summer at Swan Lake 

A sanctuary in the city. 

RENEE CENERINI 

26 

Unicorns, Fairies & 

Mermaids, Oh My! 

Fantastical summer reads. 

CHRISTINA VAN STARKENBURG 

28 

Let’s Rock…Hunt 

The Sooke to Sidney Rock Hunt. 

SERENA BECK 

30 

Family Matters 

Grandparents in Canada: the stats. 

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Digital Grandparenting 

Skype. FaceTime. Facebook Messenger. Zoom. 

When it comes to video chatting, most grandparents, I 

would argue, fall into two camps: those who love it and 

those who don’t. Those who love it, I’d bet, are the ones who use 

it to help bridge the distance between themselves and far-flung 

family. Those who don’t are likely the ones who live close to their 

grandchildren and who can maintain a close relationship the oldfashioned 

way, face-to-face. 

If you are like 38 per cent of grandparents 

surveyed for a new study by the 

American Association of Retired Persons 

(AARP), you use video chat to communicate 

and stay in touch with your grandkids. 

“Forty-five per cent of us sometimes or 

often stay in touch by text,” writes Paula 

Span in The New York Times. “A third 

use email and 27 per cent use Facebook. 

We are becoming digital grandparents.” 

And that’s a good thing, she maintains. 

Video chatting serves a purpose, according to Dr. Dimitri 

Christakis, director of the Center for Child Health, Behavior and 

Development at Seattle Children’s Hospital. “I’m bullish on video 

chatting,” Christakis said in The New York Times. “It can enhance 

bonding and recognition.” 

Unlike watching TV and using other screens, Christakis says 

video chatting “is inherently interactive and doesn’t involve the 

same sped-up pace, overstimulation or passivity as, say, watching 

cartoons.” And unlike a phone call, it enriches conversation when 

our grandchildren are able to see our facial expressions—and us, 

theirs. 

“Facial expressions are incredibly important,” he adds. “It’s why 

we use emojis.” 

It goes without saying that video chatting 

is no substitution for seeing our 

grandchildren face-to-face, and being able 

to reach out and give them a hug or a kiss. 

But it’ll do in a pinch. And a squeeze. 

No matter how you stay connected, 

we hope this issue of Island Grandparent 

helps you enjoy your time with your 

grandchildren. You’ll find articles on 

everything from the importance of being 

your grandchild’s ally, whether or not 

praise can be detrimental, and beach exploration, 

to a grandparent’s expectations, summer treats, and 7 

things to do on the Island with the grandkids. 

Just like the time you spend with your grandchildren, we hope 

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For 

Things to Do With 

Your Grandkids 

more ideas and a fun map of the Island, pick up a copy of the Kids Guide 

to Vancouver Island at Tourist Info Centres or at your local recreation centre. 

Kids’ Guide 

Attractions 

Activities 

Family Fun 

VANCOUVER ISLAND 

Sidney Spit 

…is a beautiful spot for a summer day trip if you want to see 

sandy beaches, tidal flats, salt marshes, rolling meadows, forest 

paths and various wildlife. Pack a picnic, your sunscreen, 

bathing suits and towels, and take the foot-passenger ferry 

from Sidney (at the bottom of Beacon Ave) to Sidney Island. 

For a ferry schedule and rates, visit alpinegroup.ca. 

Butchart Gardens 

…awes visitors every Saturday evening (until August 31) with 

a spectacular fireworks display that’ll knock your socks, 

er, sandals off. Then there are gardens galore along with a 

Children’s Pavillion and Rose Carousel. There’s a Living Fossils 

Walk, a Family Walk, a boat tour and Night Illuminations. 

You’ll also find 55 acres worth of garden paths, perfect for 

exploring and expending some of your grandkids’ endless 

energy. butchartgardens.com. 

Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea 

…is a state-of-the-art aquarium and marine learning centre in 

Sidney that focuses on the ecosystem of the Salish Sea. Visit the 

touch pools and learn about essential life forms such as algae, 

plankton and amazing jellies. Take part in guided tours, scavenger 

hunts, Tot Tuesdays, and Sea Shirt Sundays, along with other 

kids’ activities. salishseacentre.org. 

Chemainus Theatre 

…presents its 2019 Kidzplay, The Magician’s Nephew, for 

the young and young-at-heart. This prequel to The Chronicles 

of Narnia series, the literary classic by C.S. Lewis, is set 

in Victorian London, 100 years before The Lion, the Witch 

and the Wardrobe. Running Tues–Sun until August 11. 

chemainustheatrefestival.ca. 


Saanich Fair 

…is the place to “Bee” Happy on 

August 31, Sept 1 and 2. Drop by the 

Saanich Fairgrounds, where fun, food 

and fantastic meet. There’s a variety 

of things to see and do including 

5,000 exhibits, dog and horse shows, 

concessions, carnival games, live 

entertainment and a midway. The Fair 

features numerous free attractions 

(with entrance). Admission is $13 for 

adults, $8 for seniors and youth, kids 

6 and under are free. saanichfair.ca. 

Parksville 

Beach Festival 

…draws world class master sand sculptors 

who create incredible works of art. 

Sculptors have 30 hours over four days to 

create their masterpieces from just sand 

and water based on the theme “Myths 

& Legends.” This year’s competition and 

exhibition runs from 9am–9pm daily until 

August 16. parksvillebeachfest.ca. 

North Island 

Wildlife Recovery 

& Discovery Centre 

…invites you to take a walk on the 

wild side. See owls, bears, eagles, 

hawks, falcons, turkey vultures, 

ravens, a wildlife garden and more. 

Stroll the 8-acre park-like setting and 

see Vancouver Island wildlife in peaceful 

and rustic surroundings. Open daily 

for public viewing from 9am–4:30pm. 

niwra.org. 



Hopscotch 

recently read an article presenting the theory that grandparents who are raising 

I grandchildren tend to live longer. 

I would dispute this. In the two and a half years since my husband and I moved to 

the Comox Valley to be near our grandkids, we have aged noticeably. 

While we are not responsible for the day-to-day care of these delightful descendants 

we are frequently summoned for duty—for instance, when our daughter texts 

at 2:25 p.m. to inform us that she is unavoidably detained and could we please pick 

the kids up from school at 3:00 p.m., feed them a snack, and amuse them until she 

can collect them at 4:30 p.m.? 

The responsible and dedicated grandparents immediately abandon their plans for 

the afternoon—napping, say, or scrubbing out the recycling bin, or picking aphids off 

the rose bushes—to rush to the school and collect the little darlings. 

This is not as easy as it sounds. 

The first challenge is to survive the drive home. The two youngsters in the backseat 

are fighting over whose turn it is to play games on Grandma’s laptop. The young teen 

in the front seat is complaining loudly about the “old person” music on the radio, 

as she changes it to her favourite pop station. The backseat argument is settled by 

Grandma’s decree that today is a “no screens day” and NEITHER of them gets to use 

her laptop. The kid riding shotgun is informed that she has 30 seconds to return the 

radio to Grandma’s classic rock station. Furthermore, everybody better pipe down or 

they can all get out and walk! 

This subdues them briefly. 

The seven-year-old recovers first, and regales Grandma with a blow-by-blow description 

of her school day. Her memory is prodigious. In the five-minute drive home 

I learn more than I ever wanted to know about the habits and social interactions of 

second graders. Meanwhile, the other two quietly squabble about who gets to play 

with the cat. 

Snack time is complicated by the fact that the oldest is on a grain-free and dairyfree 

diet, the youngest will only eat rice crackers and goat cheese, and we have run 

out of Honey Nut Chex for the middle kid. 

Once they have been fed and watered, however, peace reigns. The two oldest hunin 

the Dark 

An antidote to boredom 


ker down with the cat and our collection of Calvin and Hobbes 

cartoon anthologies. I sigh and head for the coffee pot. 

Then the youngest says those three little words all grandparents 

dread: 

“Grandma, I’m bored.” 

I offer suggestions: we could draw pictures, or do a jigsaw 

puzzle, or read another chapter of Winnie the Pooh, or pick 

aphids off the rose bushes…? 

She sighs. 

None of those things are INTERESTING. Then her face 

lights up. 

“I know, Grandma! Let’s play Hopscotch in the Dark.” 

??? 

I fear the worst. 

“Hopscotch In the Dark,” I remark calmly. “I’m not familiar 

with that game.” 

“That’s because I just made it up,” she says. 

In case you ever want to play Hopscotch in the Dark, here is 

how it goes. 

First, you need: 

• One child (hereafter referred to as Player One) 

• One Grandma (hereafter referred to as Player Two) 

• Nine hula hoops from Grandma’s Magic Closet (a story for 

another day!) 

• One flashlight 

• Three small projectiles: buttons, bottle caps, or (ideally) the 

beanbags Grandpa uses for juggling 

• A large family room 

Game play: 

1. Arrange hula hoops on the floor in a random pattern. 

2. Turn out the light. 

3. Turn on the light. The flashlight doesn’t work, and it’s 

scary in the dark. 

4. Find batteries for the flashlight. 


6. Turn on the light. There are strange noises in the room. 

7. Eject cat from room. 


9. Player One shines the flashlight on the hoops, while Player 

Two tosses the three objects into the hoops of her choice. 

10. Player Two now hops from hoop to hoop on one foot, 

collecting the objects, while Player One helpfully shines the 

flashlight into her eyes. 

11. Players switch roles. 

12. When this gets boring, move on to a variation called 

“Follow The Light,” in which the hopper navigates a series 

of long jumps, sudden turns, and switchbacks devised by the 

fiendish flashlight wielder. 

13. Continue playing until someone gets bored, or someone 

passes out, or Mommy arrives. 

14. Say goodbye to Player One and her siblings. 

15. Lie down. 

I would like to propose a new theory. 

Grandparents raising their grandchildren don’t live longer. 

It just seems longer. 

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Adventures in Learning Together 

Make the library part of your family story 

The Greater Victoria Public Library has put together activities you can undertake with your grandchild to 

develop your special bond and help set up the little one in your life for early-learning success. Choose from 

interactive activities and prompts for interesting conversations, inspired by favourite storybook characters, 

library resources and a thirst for knowledge. Take time to enjoy the magic of learning together. 

Around Town and on the Road 

Explore new neighbourhoods and visit 

Little Free Library boxes dotted around 

town (littlefreelibrary.org and victoriaplacemaking.ca/little-free-libraries). 

Count the books inside and talk about 

what you see including the design of the 

box and the reading material. 

Pop into a library branch to pick up 

some great books, then head to a local 

park. Find a bench in a beautiful spot 

and read together in the great outdoors. 

Attend a Baby Time, Storytime or 

other free program at your public library. 

Learn songs to sing, rhymes to perform 

and stories to enact together. 

Make Connections 

Set up one of GVPL’s StoryWalk ® kits 

in the backyard. Pages from a picture 

book are placed around the yard in a 

circuit. Kids and adults go from page 

to page in sequence, reading the book 

and discussing characters, illustrations, 

themes and vocabulary. 

Share books you remember from your 

childhood. Tell your grandchild why you 

loved each book, what you remember 

about it and why you wanted to share it 

with them. 

Get Creative 

Borrow a cookbook from the library, 

and let your grandchild select one of the 

desserts. Make the delicacy together; sit; 

enjoy; and repeat! 

Put on your bookface! Find a book 

with a face on the cover, take turns holding 

it in front of your faces, and take silly 

photos. 

Create a new set of illustrations for a 

beloved picture book. 

Go Digital 

Borrow a movie or TV show using 

Hoopla, a streaming service for library 

users. Get settled with snacks, and enjoy 

the show. 

Explore Tumblebooks or Biblioenfants: 

watch picture books come to life 

with animation, sound effects and narration. 

Make Believe 

Dress up as characters from your 

grandchild’s favourite story, then read the 

book together in costume. 

Have a conversation about which 

book characters your grandchild would 

like to spend the day with. What would 

they do? Where would they go? What 

would the characters say? 


Kids Kits 

to Go 

GVPL staff put together special kits of books so 

kids and families can explore a topic in depth. 

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• Stories to Go • Family Picks to Go 

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Books to Go 

Is there a Lego lover in your family? How 

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The Kids Books to Go Bags contain 10 books on 

one topic to immerse your child in an engaging 

learning experience. From dragons and 

dinosaurs to princesses and pirates, the mix of 

non-fiction and fiction titles will appeal to kids 

ages five to 10 years old. 

Readers to Go 

Readers to Go provide kids learning to read 

in English or French with a variety of books 

suited to their reading development. Each bag 

contains an assortment of short books with 

controlled vocabulary and related illustrations, 

plus information on how you can support children 

learning to read. 

Stories to Go 

It’s storytime in a box. GVPL’s Stories to Go 

boxes are a resource for families, caregivers and 

early childhood educators to use with young children. 

These theme boxes have been designed 

to meet a variety of interests while helping to 

develop early literacy skills. Kits include books, 

music CDs, a rhyme booklet and puppets. 

Family Picks to Go 

With a Family Picks to Go kit, you can dig 

deeper into a topic with your grandchild. Choose 

a light-hearted kit like camping, coding or 

gardening; or one for more serious times, such 

as coping with the death of a family member 

or learning about truth and reconciliation. Or, 

choose something in between like getting ready 

for kindergarten or learning about puberty. 

These kits are based on requests from library 

patrons about what they’d like to see. Each kit 

contains seven books, making it easy for a parent 

or caregiver to thoroughly explore a topic with 

their grandchildren. 

For Greater Victoria Public Library’s complete 

list of 100 exceptional picture books for babies, 

toddlers and preschoolers, visit 

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Sep 4 - Wednesday 

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Sep 11 - Wednesday 

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Oct 2 - Wednesday 

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Oct 19 - Saturday 

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articles for upcoming issues. Some 

of our best content comes from 

people just like you—Vancouver 

Island grandparents who are 

passionate about their families 

and are dealing with the day-to-day 

issues of raising grandchildren 

in our community. Share your 

experiences, your thoughts on a 

particular issue, your ideas on 

places to see or projects to do— 

anything related to grandparenting. 

Check our Writer’s Guidelines 

at islandparent.ca for specific 

information on submissions. 

We’d love to hear from you. 

Sometimes the 

Sky is Green 

I’ve never really thought about my role as a grandfather. It’s been a sort of organic 

growth in approach and attitude without a whole lot of planning. 

So, the other day when my now precocious granddaughter came upstairs and 

asked if she could sing a song for me, I didn’t give it much thought. 

I could hear my daughter calling up the stairs telling Randi that Grampa had better 

things to do and to stop being a pest. 

Pest? 

I wondered how anyone could consider the request to be an imposition and, 

turning away from my computer, I told her to go ahead. 

She belted out a song with the enthusiasm of Ethel Merman and the confidence 

of Beyoncé. When she finished she looked at me with a smile and I applauded. 

Oh sure, there had been a few pitchy moments in the performance, but she was 

happy, gave me a hug, and left. 

It left me thinking about what had just happened. 

Please email submissions to 

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Randi knew that the performance hadn’t been perfect, but she also knew that 

there was no way on earth that I was going to be critical of her efforts. 

Now, make no mistake, I don’t hesitate to call my granddaughter on negative 

behaviours. If she sulks at her mother or rolls her eyes at the suggestion that she 

needs to take her school work more seriously, I will let her know, in no uncertain 

terms, that it’s time to shape up. I make sure she cleans up after herself and I’d have 

no patience for mean or unkind acts on her part, although those are few and far 

between. 

And I don’t think she should get trophies for just showing up or that she should 

always win. Life’s not like that and I let her know that, too. 

But when it comes to that other stuff, the sort of things where you’d expect your 

friend to be in your corner, I’m going to be there for her. Always. 

My approach has sometimes left my daughter frustrated and critical. 

“If Randi said the sky was green, you’d agree with her,” she observed one day. 

Randi was listening to this exchange and laughed. 

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“You probably would Grampa. 

You’re on my side!” 

Maybe I’d agree that there was probably 

some green in the sky at times, I 

countered, and that it really is a matter 

of perception. I noted that I’d seen the 

sky all kinds of colours and that those 

colours always shifted. 

Sometimes it’s nice to have someone 

who’ll appreciate your imagination 

and not be judgmental of what you 

think, I added. 

None of that is a criticism of my 

daughter’s parenting. I know that she 

does the heavy lifting of raising Randi 

and has to deal with everything from 

the vagaries of wardrobe and peer 

pressure of what the little twerp thinks 

she should be wearing, to registering 

her for extra-curricular activities and 

helping her with schoolwork. 

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Jul 12 - Aug 18 

Parksville BC 

Competition Jul 12―14 (doors open to public Jul 12 @ 2 pm) 

Exhibition Jul 15―Aug 18 

Tim Hortons Summer Concert Series Jul 19―Aug 17 

Fri & Sat 6:30―8:30 pm 

Art in the Park Jul 27 & 28 

Coast Capital Savings Sculpture Light Up! Aug 16 & 17 

Quality Foods Festival of Lights Aug 17 

KidFest Aug 18 

My role is far easier. 

I’m the one person that Randi will 

always be able to count on to listen to 

her songs and applaud. 

Sometimes, I’ll sing along. 

I’m the person with whom she can 

share stories without fear that I’ll be 

critical of what I’ve heard and who, 

sometimes, will share stories in return. 

And I’m the guy who’ll agree that, 

sometimes, the sky is a little green. 

Tim Collins is a writer and freelance journalist 

living and working in Victoria. 


Wet Feet, Wet Hands 

Intertidal exploring 

Lettuce, cucumber, lemons, peaches, pork, fried egg, and 

bread—this may resemble a picnic ingredients shopping 

list, but they are in fact local marine species. The Salish 

Sea is rich with biodiversity and sea lettuce, sea cucumber, sea 

lemon, sea peach, sea pork, fried-egg jelly, and bread crumb 

sponge are all out there waiting to be spotted. 

As residents of this island paradise we are spoiled for choice 

of locations to explore. Along with some pre-planning—proper 

clothing, sunscreen, tide checks, and picking a location, there 

are things to consider upon arrival at the beach. A colleague in 

marine education asks students if they’d head over to a friend’s 

house and proceed to overturn cushions, knock over lamps, 

tear up stuffed animals, and throw food wrappers on the floor; 

their answer is always no. The point of course is to make a parallel 

with visiting a beach countless animals call home. These 

tips will help you explore while minimizing your impact on the 

intertidal environment. 

Be prepared. Along with the pre-planning tips noted above, 

one essential piece of preparedness is footwear. Sand can suck 

off flip flops, exposed toes will lose in a battle against barnacles, 

and rocks are often more slippery than they appear. 

Take a book, a guide book. Even experts come across surprises 

and species they’re not familiar with; a good field guide 

will help you identify animals and algae on the spot. 

Stay low. How far down are you willing to jump or fall? 

Dropping an animal from your standing position is a monumental 

distance for most creatures. A quick scuttling shore crab 

held in non-confident hands can result a long and dangerous 

drop for the animal. Stay squatting near the ground. 


Stay where you are. Staying where you are with feet firmly 

planted in place reduces the risk you’ll slip and fall but also 

prevents an animal from tumbling out of your hands. It also 

avoids the question, “where did I find it?”, when it’s time to 

put the animal back. Find something cool? Call others over to 

you instead of moving the animal. 

Hands clean and wet. Rinse the palms of your hands clean 

of sunscreen and keep them wet for touching or holding animals. 

Intertidal creatures without shells or other hard protective 

coverings need to remain wet. Some fish have a protective 

coating that can be damaged by holding them with dry hands. 

Return it. Animals living under a rock are adapted differently 

than animals adhering to the top of that same rock; it’s 

important to pay notice to where the animal was found and 

place it back in the habitat you found it in. When turning rocks 

over, choose rocks small and light enough you can roll it gently 

towards you and after a good look, carefully roll it back into its 

original position while watching out for the creatures and your 

fingers. 

Be gentle. To withstand wave action and protect themselves 

from predators, many rocky shore animals adhere tightly to the 

shoreline. If an organism is attached after a gentle touch, leave 

them be and simply observe. When holding an animal, the 10 

second rule is best; count one thousand one, one thousand two, 

and so on until reaching 10 which is your cue to return it. 

Patience. Camouflage is one of the best ways to survive in 

nature so at first glance you may see little to nothing at all; remain 

still and let your eyes adjust to the location. Your incoming 

movement and shadow may have sent species scurrying but 

as you stay still, a tidepool can start to come alive. 

Look up and out. Fascinating beach finds aren’t only at your 

feet. Survey the landscape by looking up and out; there is the 

chance to see seals, sea lions, whales, birds and more. 

Pack it in, pack it out. Remember to take all of your belongings 

with you when you leave, including garbage and recycling. 

Take 3 for the sea. You’ve learned a few things, snapped 

some pictures, returned everything as you found it, and left no 

trace, but before you turn on your heals and head home, take 

three for the sea. Take three for the sea is a new spin on the 

old adage, “leave a place better than you found it.” If we all 

picked up three pieces of trash from the sidewalk, park, beach, 

or anywhere, we’d make a huge difference on the health of our 

environment. 

Write a shopping list, make a picnic and head to the beach to 

explore. Perhaps you’ll find a sea lemon while sipping lemon water 

or spot a sea cucumber after munching a cucumber sandwich. 

Tina Kelly is the Director of Learning at the Shaw Centre for the 

Salish Sea. 



Can Praise Be Detrimental? 

How can praise possibly be a bad thing? I asked 

myself this question as I began my research into 

the nature of praise. As a teacher and a mother, I 

am constantly aware of the power of my words and 

their impact upon young minds and self-esteem. 

I do believe that praise needs to be earned (kids 

can tell when it is unwarranted). And I am 

quick to provide positive feedback when a 

child puts forth great effort or has a creative 

idea. However, what I am learning is that the 

praise we offer our children can affect how 

they feel about their ability to learn. 

In my classroom, I would often offer praise 

such as, “What a beautiful drawing!” or “You 

did a fantastic job on your writing assignment!” 

With my own children, I may have said, “What a great 

goal that you scored!” or “You are so smart!” The most 

common phrase in both my classroom and in my home 

was, “I am proud of you.” This all sounds wonderfully 

encouraging, doesn’t it? However, I was making a mistake. 

Perhaps it is a mistake that many of you are unwittingly 

making too. 

The praise that I offered was based on a final product, 

on a mastered talent or skill. It reinforced the idea that chil- 


dren are “good” at something, and when 

you are good at one thing, inevitably, you 

must be “bad” at something else. 

When adults praise this way, it gives 

the impression that talents are fixed. If a 

child struggles with something or experiences 

a failure, the implication is that 

they must be bad at it. For example, if a 

child receives a poor score on an assignment 

at school, they may not attribute 

this failure to lack of effort or preparation, 

but may believe it is because they 

are “bad” at that subject. This leaves no 

room for motivation to improve or try 

again. 

What I have learned is that we should 

be praising effort and progress. We can 

praise a child’s critical thinking or problem 

solving strategies. Imagine the impact 

of your words if you praised a child’s 

persistence and determination in a moment 

of struggle. “I admire how you keep 

trying different strategies to solve that issue.” 

“I notice that you never give up!” If 

we praised acts of kindness and empathy, 

how would this affect the behaviour of 

our children? Perhaps we should shift our 

focus to highlighting our children’s character, 

rather than their accomplishments. 

I no longer offer the statement, “I 

am proud of you.” to my students or 

my children. This implies that children 

should strive to make me proud. It is a 

source of external motivation, when what 

we are truly seeking is for our grandchildren 

to be intrinsically motivated to learn 

and improve. Now, I offer the thought, 

“You should be proud of yourself.” What 

a powerful shift. Children know that 

they have the ability to work hard and to 

succeed. They are not in comparison to 

other children, only to their own progress 

and growth. They should not strive to 

earn the approval of the adults around 

them, but to be the best version of themselves. 

So, keep praising your grandchildren, 

but perhaps take a moment to be mindful 

of what it is you are choosing to reward. 

Accomplishments may come and go, but 

the character of who our grandchildren 

are becoming and their values for effort 

and determination will carry them far in 

life. 

Kelly Cleeve is a passionate educator with 

14 years experience. She is a graduate student 

at the University of British Columbia, a wife and 

a mother of two beautiful boys. 

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My, What Big Expectations 

You Have, Grandma! 

Another grandchild birthday approaching. I deliberate, 

flip-flop, buy the gift, experience buyer’s remorse, wrap 

tenderly, write the card (sealed with a lick ’cause a kiss 

won’t stick!), close eyes while paying the exorbitant parcel 

postage, pocket the tracking information for future reference 

and wait with baited breath for an acknowledgement. 

Silence. 

“Say ta,” I can still hear my own grandmother admonishing 

over six decades ago. 

In my day, we were sat down, given a blue Air Letter aerogramme, 

a pen, and expected to come up with a thank you letter 

for Grandma. (Or rather a “merci beaucoup” letter since I 

spent my childhood in France!) 

No wait, I’m missing a step or two. First we were given a 

piece of lined paper and a pencil and pink eraser to practise, 

using cursory writing. 

Sometimes it could take me hours and many attempts to get 

the wording right and a standard of neatness with which both 

of my parents would be satisfied. Sometimes meals would be 

missed and harsh words would fly across the kitchen table. 

Once or twice, I even recall a friendly rap on the knuckles with 

the 6-inch wooden ruler. Which is probably the reason I am 

able to write a better-than-average letter and email to this day. 

No word from them just yet. 

I count the business days on the calendar. I check for messages 

on my iPhone. Soon I give up waiting and begin pontificating. 

Why is acknowledging with grace seemingly such a 

lost art these days? Do parents even teach the importance of 

saying or writing a simple: “thank you”? Why is saying thank 

you a stretch when it should be a strength? After all, “thanks” 

doesn’t need to be embellished with adjectives or superlatives 

when falling on grateful grandmother ears or eyes. 

I remember my dad buying my first grandson an ice cream 

cone on the waterfront in Nanaimo. My grandson is 19 now 

and I recall the scene like it was yesterday. “He didn’t thank 

me!” my dad reprimanded me incredulously. “Sorry Greatgrandpa!,” 

my grandson said, having overheard. “I was enjoying 

the blackberry flavour so much that I forgot!” 

I remember not having the words to express my own appreciation 

when the gift was handmade with hundred of hours of 

love. Like when my own mother made me a Raggedy Andy or 

when both my parents constructed a puppet theatre with handsewn 

curtains and paper mache Punch and Judy puppets. 

To bring clarity to this quibble of mine, I determined to 


esearch the threshold for having the 

grandchildren utter a simple thanks. It 

could even be under their breath. Maybe 

I could even imagine it. I certainly wasn’t 

holding my breath for anything stamped 

and in writing to pop through the mail 

slot. 

Why is saying thank 

“ 

you a stretch when it 

should be a strength? 

After all, “thanks” doesn’t 

need to be embellished 

with adjectives or superlatives 

when falling on 

grateful grandmother 

ears or eyes. 

” 

If I got my grandsons a 3D printer 

would it impress them sufficiently to hear 

those two words? They have every electronic 

device imaginable. They already fly 

drones around the neighbourhood. I can’t 

afford to send them on a space trip. 

You know what I’ve realized? I’m 

through fussing about any of this! It 

doesn’t matter. Just as they don’t owe 

it to me to care what I did for a living, 

where their great-great-great grandparents 

lived or even where I went for my 

last cruise, it is not their job to thank me 

for knitting them a cardigan with sleeves 

way too long or getting them a hardcover 

they read last year. 

But hold on, I spot a lovely thick envelope 

in today’s mail. Why, it’s chock full 

of darling handwritten printing, crayoned 

drawings and inked letters from the entire 

family. They’ve all chimed in! A veritable 

feast of delicious recognition of gifts 

received. What on earth was I thinking. 

They love me! We have the best of relationships! 

My world is still spinning on 

its axis! It’s a bluebird day! I shall brew a 

latté and have a healthy biscuit and settle 

in for a delicious read. After which I’ll 

give them a telephone call to thank them. 

Ta for reading! 

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Elizabeth Olson recently retired from 

Galiano Island Books and spends a lot of time 

these days in bookstores in Sidney. Her own 

grandfather was a pirate who spent his retirement 

searching for Inca gold on Cocos Island. 



Summer Treats 

The secret ingredient of grandparent superpower 

Healthy Families, Happy Families 

Child, Youth 

& Family 

Public Health 

South Island Health Units 

Esquimalt 250-519-5311 

Gulf Islands 250-539-3099 

(toll-free number for office in Saanichton) 

Peninsula 250-544-2400 

Saanich 250-519-5100 

Saltspring Island 250-538-4880 

Sooke 250-519-3487 

Victoria 250-388-2200 

West Shore 250-519-3490 

Central Island Health Units 

Duncan 250-709-3050 

Ladysmith 250-755-3342 

Lake Cowichan 250-749-6878 

Nanaimo 250-755-3342 

Nanaimo 250-739-5845 

Princess Royal 

Parksville/ 250-947-8242 

Qualicum 

Port Alberni 250-731-1315 

Tofino 250-725-4020 

North Island Health Units 

Campbell River 250-850-2110 

Courtenay 250-331-8520 

Kyuquot Health Ctr 250-332-5289 

‘Namgis Health Ctr 250-974-5522 

Port Hardy 250-902-6071 

islandhealth.ca/our-locations/ 

health-unit-locations 

A 

little story 

I’ll always remember the first 

time I tried dark chocolate. Until 

that day, I always thought that the only 

chocolate worth eating was milk chocolate 

and that dark chocolate was only 

a pale imitation that grown-ups were 

force-fed for health reasons. 

This all changed during a summer 

vacation at my grandmother’s house 

in my native French Alps. On a sunny 

afternoon my grandmother, forgetting 

that kids don’t usually like dark chocolate, 

handed me my first-ever piece of 

dark chocolate. I would normally have 

rejected the offer without thinking twice 

about it, but since I could so vividly feel 

the love and joy my grandmother had 

by sharing this treat with me, I had no 

other choice than giving it a try. 

To my biggest surprise, it was delightful, 

the intensity of the earthy, woodsy, 

and nutty notes took me by surprise, 

why did I ever eat milk chocolate before? 

This was over 30 years ago and I 

have almost never touched milk chocolate 

since. 

Thanks to my grandmother’s love, 

which I could so clearly feel that day, 

I learned to go beyond some of my 

preconceptions and limitations around 

food. My grandmother succeeded where 

my parents often struggled; grandparents 

have a superpower that parents 

don’t always have. 

How about using that superpower 

to teach your grandchildren lifelong 

skills and help them develop a healthy 

relationship with food! And when it 

comes to a healthy relationship with 

food, small actions can go a long way. 

For instance, the simple act of eating 

together around a table, removing distraction 

like TV, slowing down when 

eating and offering small portions could 

have tremendous and long-lasting health 

promoting impacts on your grandkids. 

They will cherish and aim to replicate 

those memories once adults. The new 

Canada’s Food Guide reinforces those 

timeless values by encouraging us “to 

cook more often, enjoy food, be mindful 

of eating habits, and eat meals with others.” 

A healthy relationship with food 

starts now. 

Food bonds us 

We forget that our best food memories 

are often related to a feeling, such as 


ing recipe is taken from kristenyarker.com, a local dietitian’s 

website. This recipe is nut-free, dairy-free, vegan, gluten-free, 

no-sugar-added and protein-packed with lentils and pumpkin 

seeds. 

Ingredients: 

1 ⁄2 cup cooked green lentils (or lentils from a can) 

1 ⁄2 cup of puréed pumpkin seeds 

1 ⁄3 cup of dry oats 

1 ⁄2 tsp ground cinnamon 

1 ⁄2 tsp vanilla extract 

4 dates 

1 ⁄4 cup of chocolate chips (optional) 

1 ⁄4 cup of coconut flakes, unsweetened (to roll in) 

a sense of peace, safety or love, more than a taste per se. This 

may be part of what makes our memories so magical. 

This idea that spoiling grandkids has more to do with undivided 

attention rather than a given food is very elegantly described 

by the ageless Proust’s madeleine, a sponge cake made 

of flour, butter, sugar, and eggs. Marcel Proust was a French 

writer who became one of the most influential authors of 

the 20th century. In his novel In Search of Lost Time, Proust 

shared this iconic memory that has since become known in 

psychology as a Proustian Memory. As an adult Proust described 

how biting into a madeleine, a simple sponge cake, 

could bring him back, decades earlier, to his auntie’s kitchen 

and how all of the sweet memories flood back in. 

What this story tells us is that beyond a sweet treat to spoil 

our beloved grandkids, we can also offer our undivided attention. 

Great ways to achieve such a goal is to listen louder, 

focus on the sharing rather than giving by baking together, 

for instance. Food is a fantastic tool to create sweet memories 

with grandparents, which is why we want to bond around 

food, not with food. This will help your grandkids develop a 

healthy relationship with food. 

Just like a simple reusable food container may become a 

grandchild’s favorite toy over some very fancy, expensive 

store-bought substitutes, a simple homemade dish can become 

a time-traveling machine that can connect grandchildren to 

their beloved grandparents. Who knew?! 

This simple act of sharing (making) instead of giving (buying) 

can have such a positive and long-lasting effect on your 

grandchildren. Cooking and baking together will not only 

give you an unprecedented opportunity to bond with your 

grandchildren, but as a bonus, you will also teach your grandchildren 

lifelong, transferable skills. In a food environment 

where take-out and convenience foods have made their way to 

the dinner table, learning some basic cooking skills could be 

one of the best long-lasting gifts a child can receive from their 

grandparents. 

Lentil Coconut Energy Bites 

The best way to avoid giving treats with a lot of added 

sugar and additives, and a great way to create memories with 

your grandkids, is to make the treat yourself. The follow- 

Instructions: 

Cook the lentils in a pot with water for 25–30 minutes on 

medium heat. 

In the meantime, puree ½ cup of pumpkin seeds in a food 

processor until smooth. 

Add in fresh dates and continue to purée. 

Once you reach a paste-like consistency, add in dry oats, 

cinnamon, vanilla extract and cooked lentils. 

Transfer into a bowl and add chocolate chips. 

Roll into small balls (should make about 9–10). 

On some parchment paper, sprinkle 1 ⁄4 cup coconut flakes 

and roll in the lentil coconut bites. 

Enjoy! 

Take home message: 

The best way to spoil your grandchildren, beyond the comforting, 

holiday or celebration food, is offering them your 

undivided attention. This is the secret ingredient that turns a 

regular treat into a magical homemade dish worthy of a lifelong 

sweet memory. So how about making treats that are a 

celebration of health and create bonding with your grandchildren 

around food, instead of with food. 

Stéphane Lahaye is a Dietetic Intern with Island Health. Born and 

raised in France’s countryside, he enjoys sharing his passion for whole 

and local food. 



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 family and enjoy nature. Spending 

time with your grandchildren in 

natural areas enhances the whole family’s 

connection to nature and improves physical 

and mental health while creating lifelong 

memories. From beaches to forests, 

and swimming to hiking, there are many 

wonderful places to stay cool on sunny 

and warm days in the Capital Region. 

Plan a day with the grandkids in these 

spectacular regional parks! 

tide—to peek under the rocks. Look for 

marine critters, including shore crabs, 

hermit crabs, chitons, snails, fish and 

many more. Hop in the ocean for a dip 

to cool off, but watch out for rocks. Or 

you can explore the circle route trail. 

Head north down the user-friendly beach 

trail and return by way of the inland trail 

through the old salt marsh and backdunes, 

and end at the picnic area for a 

snack. 

Francis/King Regional Park 

Dense forest shade can also keep you 

cool on a hot day. Francis/King Regional 

Sunday or holiday Mondays from noon- 

4pm to check out the Nature Centre. 

Sooke Potholes Regional Park 

Sooke Potholes Regional Park is a popular 

freshwater swimming destination for 

its clear, cool waters and deep “pothole” 

pools. Looking for a shallow beach wading 

area? There are many beaches along 

the Sooke River, including Sand Pebble 

Beach, which is a short walk through the 

forest from parking Lot 2. This beach is a 

wonderful spot for a picnic and dip into 

the river to cool off. Feeling active? Ride 

the Galloping Goose Regional Trail with 

the family directly to the park. Don’t forget 

to pack drinking water. 

Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park 

Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park is a 

popular recreational destination area 

with opportunities for swimming, picnicking, 

walking, hiking, fishing, boating 

and, of course, playing! Pack a picnic 

and head to Beaver Beach at Beaver Lake 

to find a shady spot in the grass under 

a tree and play in the shallow water or 

playground. You can also check out the 

Nature Centre on Saturdays, Sundays 

and holiday Mondays from noon-4pm. 

Walk along the forest trails looking for 

butterflies, dragonflies and other insects. 

Hamsterly beach at Elk Lake also offers 

shaded areas, a sandy beach and playground. 

Both of these beaches are great 

spots to launch canoes if you’re looking 

to spend time on the water. 

Island View Beach Regional Park 

Nothing keeps you cool like the ocean 

does. Island View Beach Regional Park 

offers visitors a beautiful, sandy and 

rocky beach overlooking Haro Strait, 

the San Juan Islands and Mount Baker. 

Spend time playing in soft sand and at 

low tide, explore in the intertidal zone— 

the area between the high tide and low 

Park offers various trail options through 

dense forest ecosystems with towering 

trees. Enjoy the accessible Elsie/King trail 

with its maple trees, ferns and wildflowers. 

Head over to Heritage Grove to find 

some of the largest and oldest Douglas-fir 

trees in the area. Keep your eyes and ears 

open for red squirrels, eagles and woodpeckers. 

Visit this park on a Saturday, 

When spending time outside in warm 

and sunny weather, remember to prepare 

for sun and water safety. Pack sunscreen, 

hats, sunglasses, snacks and plenty of water 

for everyone. If you’re spending time 

on the water, remember to bring your 

beach shoes and water safety equipment, 

such as lifejackets and a bailer. It’s always 

a good idea to check park conditions 

and alerts prior to your visit at www.crd. 

bc.ca. 

Looking for an activity to join outdoors 

with the grandkids? CRD Regional 

Parks offers free nature outings and 

events for all ages. If you’re looking to 

explore and learn about the parks with a 

park naturalist, check out the nature outings 

and events calendar on the website 

at crd.bc.ca/parks-events. 

Rachael Tancock is a park naturalist at 

CRD Regional Parks. 


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Shelbourne St 

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Richmond Rd 

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Jordan River 

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Summer time, and the living is easy! 

It’s summer, the favorite season of ice cream vendors and pool salespeople. 

It’s a time for BBQs, wearing flip flops and sitting on patios. It’s also a 

time of easy, or at least easier living, for a lot of our local wildlife. Gone are the 

days of winter hardship and of spring scrounging for suitable locations to have 

babies! It’s summertime and now is the time of thriving and growth. 

For our smaller wildlife, such as insects, food is often plentiful at this time 

of year. The ever popular Ladybird beetle (or just plain Ladybug as it is better 

known) is busy feeding on juicy aphids that tend to pop up uninvited on my rose 

bushes and plum trees. Their bright yellow eggs show up as harbingers of the 

tiny aggressive predatory larva that will emerge and tackle my aphid problem. 

Many beautiful native butterflies such as Western Swallowtails, Lorquin’s 

Admirals and Red Admirals are flitting about, having their last hoorahs. Many 

species do not survive as adults past fall, having their larva (aka caterpillars) or 

pupa (aka cocoons) go through the tough times of fall and winter. 

Wasps, with their tough reputation, are busy drinking nectar and hunting 

down other insects while the going is good. As their queen winds down her egg 

laying, they have more and more free time on their hands, hence the partying at 

our outdoor parties! None will survive past late fall other than a new queen who 

will find a safe hiding place for winter and emerge in spring, ready to start a new 

colony. 

By summer, the ducks of Swan Lake are done with child rearing, most ducklings 

have hatched anywhere from February to June, and are happily dabbling 

or diving in search of food. Juvenile ducks are looking more like their parents, 

having lost their downy feathers and developed proper flight feathers that are not 

shed until the following summer. 


Swan Lake 

The small and mighty hummingbirds are also done having babies with the 

tiny Rufus hummingbird already preparing for its amazing migration back 

to Mexico for the winter. Peak sightings of this little jewel are from June to 

August. Anna’s hummingbirds have decided that the living in Victoria is tolerable 

given the sheer number of feeders put out by the kind hearted citizens 

of our city. They too would migrate back to California but we save them the 

trip! 

Many mammals of Swan Lake are at their most visible during the long 

summer evenings. Muskrat, beaver and especially bats love the dusk as temperatures 

are cooler and in the case of bats, bugs (their food supply) are out 

at their fullest! Evening programs at Swan Lake showcase some of the amazing 

nocturnal adaptations of these and many other nighttime visitors to the 

Sanctuary. 

And as for us humans, summer is a fabulous time to go outside and enjoy 

nature, at any age. I like to follow the animals lead and enjoy walks early in 

the morning when it is still cool and the birds are singing, or later evening 

when the sun is setting and the heat of the day is finally dissipating. Mid-day 

is for sitting on the patio with a cool drink and snacks or naps! 

There is no shortage of nature locations in our fair city from ocean 

beaches like Gyro Park, Island View beach and Esquimalt Lagoon, cool forests 

like at Francis King Park and Mt. Douglas Park, and of course soothing 

wetlands such as Elk/Beaver Lake and Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary. Many 

Parks and Sanctuaries offer guided walks and programs but simply showing 

up and enjoying the location on your own is a great option too. Be sure to 

come prepared with sun protection, water for hydration and lots of snacks if 

coming with little ones, whether for a guided program or not. 

Remember that summer, like all seasons, will come to an end and the easy 

living shall pass all too soon. Fortunately though, nature has a rhythm of 

decay and renewal that will begin again and those of us who seek time out 

in nature are renewed as well. Enjoy. 

Renee Cenerini is the Program Manager at Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary. 

For a full listing of all the great summer programs at Swan Lake please visit swanlake.bc.ca. 



Unicorns, Fairies & 

Mermaids, Oh My! 

There’s something about unicorns, mermaids and fairies 

that captures our collective imagination. I was at a party 

recently, and there was a lady there who was painting 

the children’s faces. Soon there were unicorns galloping around 

everywhere you looked. 

So it’s no real surprise that they turn up all the time in our 

stories. But what do we really know about unicorns? Children’s 

authors Cale Atkinson and Bethanie Deeney Murguia strive 

to answer some of our burning questions about these illusive 

creatures. 

Kate Pugsley and Liz Kessler focus on mermaids and what 

we can learn from these mysterious sea creatures about confidence 

and self-acceptance. Finally, Sophie Kinsella helps us 

learn more about the training fairies go through before they are 

allowed to use their magic in our high-tech world. 

Regardless of whether your grandchildren are interested 

in mermaids, fairies or unicorns, here are a few stories about 

finding the fantastical in the mundane that will help add some 

magic to their lives this summer. 

are looking at a horse in a red hat or a unicorn in disguise. The 

narrator is adamant it is in fact a horse. That is, they are convinced 

it is a horse until the takes off its hat and things become 

much more confusing. 

The fun and creative pictures will cause you to second guess 

what you see—on every single page. And, like the story’s narrator, 

you and your grandkids will wonder if you are looking at a 

unicorn or a horse in disguise. For ages 3 to 7. 

Do You Believe in Unicorns? by Bethanie Deeney Murguia 

(Candlewick, 2018) is a conversation between the narrator and 

an unseen and unheard companion about whether or not they 

Unicorns are more than just masters of disguise, and many 

children will have questions about these gorgeous creatures. 

For these questions, look no further that Cale Atkinson’s book 

Unicorns 101 (Tundra, 2019). Atkinson assures his readers that 

unicorns are not only “magical,” “majestic,” and “better than 

horses,” they are also fantastically fun on camping trips and 

“30 to 67 hamsters tall.” 

Filled with bold, bright, and glittery images, this scientific 

book on unicorns will tell your grandchild everything they 

could possibly want to know about these magnificent creatures. 

For example, while you will never see one buying something 

from a bake sale, you will find out what activities they use their 

horns for, how they decorate their houses, and who was the 

first unicorn to visit Pluto. For ages 3 to 7. 


Half-mermaid, half-girl Emily Windsnap is back in her eighth 

novel: Emily Windsnap and the Pirate Prince by Liz Kessler 

(Candlewick, 2019). In her latest adventure Emily is heading 

home via cruise ship with her mother and boyfriend Aaron, 

while her father and best friend Shona took Neptune’s chariot. 

The trip has barely begun when they’re boarded by pirates 

and Aaron is kidnapped by the pirate king’s oldest son. To save 

him, Emily lets herself get kidnapped by the younger son, and 

they set off to find Neptune’s treasure. Along the way Emily 

learns the importance of being true to herself and not letting 

others define her. For ages 8 to 12. 

Kate Pugsley’s Mermaid Dreams (Tundra, 2019) is a new 

take on the eternal theme of making friends. Maya and her 

family head to the beach for some summer fun, but when they 

arrive her mother and father tell her they want to relax instead 

of play. After settling into their lounge chairs they tell Maya to 

go and play with the other kids. 

But, Maya doesn’t know what to say. She watches the kids 

from the safety of her turtle floaty as she considers how to approach 

them. While she ponders this, she ends up falling asleep 

and waking up in the middle of the ocean. Mermaid Maya and 

her turtle dive down to the coral reef below. There among the 

sea weed and coral, she plays hide-and-seek with another mermaid. 

For ages 3 to 7. 

Of course, magic isn’t always the best way to solve problems 

as Ella discovers in Fairy in Waiting by Sophie Kinsella and illustrated 

by Marta Kissi (Puffin, 2019). Ella’s mother, aunt and 

grandmother are fairies. One day Ella will be one too. 

Right now, she’s just a fairy in waiting, but that doesn’t stop 

her from helping her mother when her mom’s spells go wrong, 

or from attempting to do magic herself. These hilarious stories 

are interspersed with some delightful pictures that help you see 

just how wrong the spells can go sometimes. For ages 7 to 10. 

So the next time your grandchildren tell you they are bored, 

feel free to send them on an adventure to try and spot unicorns, 

make magic, or play with mermaids. No beach or party required. 

Christina Van Starkenburg is a freelance writer and mother of 

two young boys. You can read about their adventures at thebookandbaby. 

com. 



A 

grandma and her four-year-old granddaughter 

are strolling along a trail when the girls bends 

to pick something up. She squeals and holds out 

her find. She has found her first painted rock. It’s 

an amazing work of art, labeled to indicate that it’s 

part of the Sooke to Sidney Rock Hunt on Facebook 

(SSRH FB). 

As part of SSRH FB, participants paint, label, 

and seal rocks and then hide them wherever they 

choose. It can make discovering a new trail or 

beach extra fun. These rocks have also been hidden 

outside of hospitals to cheer people up. Some 

keep the rocks as good luck charms and then paint 

and hide more rocks to replace the rocks they 

kept. Others may choose to hang onto a particular 

rock for a little while and then re-hide it. We have a 

few rocks in our fairy garden in our front yard and 

my son has his favourite in a little treasure chest. 

You don’t have to be a professional artist to paint and 

hide a rock. The skill levels vary and people of all ages paint 

and hide rocks. Some people even sell their work or use it 

as gifts. The SSRH Facebook group provides product recommendations, 

tips for sealing rocks and many photos of 

painted rocks. For example, the type of paint pens or sealants 

that work best and tips for using them. There are dotting 

tools that you can purchase to paint mandala rocks and 

there is even a class offered to learn how to paint these types 

of rocks. 

Let’s Rock…Hunt! 


Over 6700 members belong to the 

SSRH FB group, so it’s a great way 

to connect with other people in your 

community and meet other members. 

In July 2016, Kristi Nelson started the 

group. Erin Devine teaches the mandala 

class and has helped keep the group going. 

They both do admin work for the 

group and Susan Nelson is the group 

moderator. It’s a fun treasure hunt and 

you learn to always be on the lookout 

for rocks. It’s neat to see rocks that 

might be in a certain shape, which can 

influence the drawing chosen for it. 

For example, I’ve seen a kitty cat face 

shaped rock, a hot dog, a chocolate 

coated candy that has a bite looking 

chip missing off the rock. 

There are a few etiquette rules to follow 

such as take only one rock per person 

per hunt (so there are lots of rocks 

for other to enjoy), and post a picture 

of your find on the SSRH FB group. 

Rocks need to be sealed, so the paint 

doesn’t chip. The rocks that are hidden 

need to be accessible and can’t be hidden 

in cemeteries. 

Recently, monthly rock challenges 

were introduced. Each day of the 

month you paint a new rock that fits 

the daily theme and then post a picture. 

There are even prizes. It’s also fun to 

paint your own rocks and then post 

pictures to the group to reveal where 

you hid them. It’s thrilling to see someone 

post a picture of a rock that you 

painted and hid. We have even found 

rocks from other nearby rock hunting 

groups such as Tacoma Rocks in 

Washington. We have a Kindness Rocks 

garden in our neighbourhood too. Our 

kids were excited when they found 

rocks at their school that were specially 

hidden by an artist who said the kids 

could keep them. 

Rock painting and hunting is a great 

way to feel part of the community and 

it’s a great activity to introduce your 

grandkids to this summer. Once you get 

started, you’ll never look at rocks the 

same way again. You’ll be visualizing 

your painting upon each rock. You’ll be 

collecting buckets of rocks with your 

grandkids to paint and hide yourselves. 

Happy rock hunting. 

Serena Beck works full-time as a technical 

writer. She loves to write, travel, and swim at the 

beach with family and friends. 

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Famy Ma 

Grandparents 

in Canada 

7.5 million (47%) Canadians aged 

45 and over are grandparents 

47% 

21% 

of grandparents 

were born 

outside of Canada 

Grandmothers outnumber 

grandfathers 

64 years 

in 1995 

The average age of 

grandparents has risen 

68 years 

in 2017 

4.2 million 

56% 

3.3 million 

44% 

The average age for first-time 

grandparents was 52 in 2017 

The proportion of grandparents aged 85 and over 

has more than doubled between 1995 and 2017 

Grandparents in Canada have an 

average of 4 grandchildren 

Percentage of Grandparents 

35 

30 

25 

20 

15 

10 

5 

0 

19.14 

9.28 

31.97 

29.92 

33.72 

31.07 

Note: Population includes Canadians 45 and over. 

Source: General Social Survey (Families) 1995 and 2017. 

14.66 

19.44 

1995 

2017 

3.16 

45-54 55-64 65-74 75-84 85+ 

Age Cohorts 

7.64 

5% of grandparents live with 

at least one grandchild 

At 63 years old, 

Indigenous grandparents 

are younger than the average 

grandparent in Canada 

Catalogue number: 11-627-M 

ISBN: 978-0-660-28845-1 

Statistics 

Canada 

Statistique 

Canada 

www.statcan.gc.ca 


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