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VOLUME 35 FREE COPY Vancouver Island’s Parenting Resource for 35 Years Welcome We’re so excited to get back into the swing of things this year—and TABLEOFCONTENTS 4 Welcome 5 Inexpensive Ways to Create Family Memories On the Cover Photo by Tasha Cline Photography tashaclinephotography.com ERIKA PALMER 6 New Parent Resources 10 Family Support 15 I Wish I Was Taught This in School LINDSAY PLUMB 16 Education Family Support Classes & Programs Health & Wellness New Parent Resources Family Fun & Entertainment Your Family Resource Guide 22 Children & Pets CANADIAN PAEDIATRIC SOCIETY 24 Classes & Programs 30 Mind-Body Connection for Kids ACTIVE FOR LIFE 32 Family Fun & Entertainment 35 Living My Best Life KELLY CLEEVE Jim Schneider Publisher publisher@islandparent.ca Erika Palmer Editor erika@islandparent.ca Kristine Wickheim Account Manager kristine@islandparent.ca RaeLeigh Buchanan Account Manager raeleigh@islandparent.ca A proud member of BC 36 Health & Wellness 40 Family Business 43 Overnight Camps 44 Family Travel 46 Puberty Survival Kit JENNIFER GIBSON Island Parent Magazine 250-388-6905 islandparent.ca 518 Caselton Place, Victoria, BC V8Z 7Y5 Island Parent Magazine, published by Island Parent Group Enterprises Ltd., is a bimonthly publication that honours and supports parents by providing information on resources and businesses for Vancouver Island families. Views expressed are not necessarily those of the publisher. No material herein may be reproduced without the permission of the publisher. Island Parent is distributed free in selected areas. Annual mail subscriptions (7 issues) are available for $21 (GST included). Canadian Publication Mail Product Sales Agreement 40051398. ISSN 0838-5505. there’s no better way than to check out everything Vancouver Island has to offer. We love to support island businesses and find some new favourite things along the way. Island Parent’s Family Resource Guide gives you a comprehensive list of new parent resources, educational opportunities, camps and classes, local family businesses and everything else you need to keep your family healthy and active. You’ll also learn ways to create those important family memories, an age-appropriate guide to money, why creating the mind-body experience in children is so important, an ultra-helpful walk-through puberty, ways to successfully add a pet to your family and how to re-connect with your own interests while parenting. Keep a copy of this issue close by, or bookmarked on your computer, because no matter how old your kids are you’ll want to refer to it all year long for the important resources you need. For a continually updated list of local family events as well as links to our Facebook and Instagram pages, please visit islandparent.ca. 4 Island Parent Magazine IslandParent.ca
PARENTING Inexpensive Ways to Create Family Memories I know how it is, you scroll through social media and see happy families on epic vacations in sunny locations and feel that familiar pang of jealousy. But with the price of groceries and everything else these days, for a lot of families it’s hard to even be able to take the whole family to the local movie theatre, let alone on a trip! Your FOMO is taking over, and you worry about being able to provide exciting, memorable experiences for your family. Sure, vacations are fun, but you can make happy family memories in your own way, without having to spend a fortune. Here are some budget-friendly things you can do with your family to create incredible memories, and hopefully some new traditions. Plant a Vegetable Garden. Have each family member pick out a small vegetable starter or pack of seeds and plant and nurture a family garden. If you have little to no yard space, or if it’s too cold outside, this is easily something you can do on a patio, or even indoors. Your kids will love to eat the vegetables they grew themselves! Get out into Nature. We’re so lucky to live on Vancouver Island where you can explore a different park or beach almost every day—pretty much yearround! Make a point to explore every green area or beach access in a local neighbourhood or plan a day trip once a month to explore one that’s in an area you don’t visit often. Visit certain areas at different times of the year to see how the foliage changes. Weekly Movie Nights. Choose a family-friendly movie and make a night of it. Make, or order, pizza and have popcorn and other snacks. Unroll your sleeping bags or make forts out of pillows and blankets to create a fun, cozy atmosphere. Bake or Cook Together. Getting the whole family into the kitchen to bake or cook together is not only fun but helps your kids gain important skills they’ll need in the future. Even toddlers can pour ingredients into bowls, so make sure everyone has a job to help put your meal together. If your kids are older, you could even have a cookie bake-off or find out who can make the wackiest cupcakes! Family Games Night. A little friendly competition between family members teaches kids about sportsmanship and helps kids learn important skills such as counting money. Buy or borrow a variety of games that the whole family will enjoy. Have a Tea Party. Make or buy some fancy treats, dress up in your fancy clothes and use the fancy teapot! If your kids are young, you could assign everyone a fun character, or if your kids are older you can come up with an inspiring theme. This is a fantastic way for your family to bond and create memories on a rainy Saturday afternoon. Volunteer Together. Volunteering together is a fantastic way to give back to the community and teach kids about the importance of helping others. Most cities on Vancouver Island have volunteer databases you can look up online, or call around to your local pet shelters, homeless shelters, literacy foundations, hospitals or any other organization your family would like to help. Be a Tourist in Your Own Town. Once a month find a day for your family to go exploring in your town. Watch out for specials on local tourist attractions during the off-season. If you’re not finding any deals, or it’s the high season, simply head to areas you rarely visit and check out the local shops and have lunch in a new-to-you restaurant. Start a Family Book Club. If your family can all read the same book, say a Young Adult Adventure novel, then read it together and discuss your book together at certain intervals. If you have younger kids or simply enjoy different genres, have everyone pick out a book and take a turn discussing what your book was about, your favourite parts and important lessons. On rainy days when everyone is home, curl up with blankets and pillows and have a family read-athon. Erika Palmer is a writer living in Victoria with her husband and daughter. She believes most problems can be solved with a good cup of tea and a huge piece of chocolate. IslandParent.ca Family Resource Guide Vol 35 5
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