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The Importance of Social Skills in Childhood Development

As children develop and mature, social skills emerge as quiet keystones, silently laying the foundation for future relationships, emotional health, and general well-being. While...

The Magic of Small

If you've ever tried to hike with a preschooler, you know how quickly objectives can diverge. The child wants to stop and observe every...

Stretch Out in the Shade & Read

When my husband is deployed, my parents like to step in and help. However, since they live in Ontario, we have to be creative...

Growing (B)older

Aging brings strength. That’s the message in The End of Old Age: Living a Longer More Purposeful Life by geriatric psychologist Dr. Marc Agronin.“When...

The “1000 X 5” Children’s Book Recycling Project

Families at most elementary schools in Victoria, Saanich, and Sooke School districts and seven independent schools can donate gently used picture books for babies...

Learn Something New

Learn about writing, cooking, wellness, sports, business, relationships and more, with each topic taught by an expert. Through programs like Masterclass and Skillshare, you...

A Recipe to Nourish Grandkids

“In a troubled time, the willingness to proceed like you’re needed is a radical act.” – Stephen JenkinsonIf old trees become fertile ground,...

Grandparents & Good Books

One of my children’s favourite things to do when their grandparents come and visit, is to curl up on the couch—or their beds—and read...

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Simple Pleasures

I recently baked a birthday cake with my four-year-old grandson, and after we had iced it, I offered one of the beaters to him....

Gordy Dodd: Grandfather & Community Superhero

Gordy Dodd isn’t your typical grandfather. Who else do you know that’s just as comfortable playing Super Gordy, Bob Barker and the Incredible Hulk...

Victor & Edith Newman

Master carver Victor Newman and his wife, textile artist and clothing designer, Edith Newman, have raised three children, Marion, Carey and Ellen. Victor’s great...
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