Parents do many things to prepare for the arrival of a new baby – decorating the nursery, buying a car…
When Laura Shannon started her engineering program at Washington State University Vancouver, she noticed the need for a community of…
Vancouver Family Magazine presents the 13th annual Children’s Festival at Vancouver Mall! Free event for families including free face painting…
“I want to hear the fishy song again,” Elijah grinned. We reconfigured the goldfish crackers on the table and repeated…
Tacoma is home to one of western Washington’s most diverse congregations of wildlife. Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium (PDZA) opened…
Introducing our newest monthly column, “Renaissance Dad,” written by Southwest Washington husband, father, chef, nonprofit founder, published author, and all-around…
“I’m thinking of an animal that lives in the forest and has long, brown hair.” It didn’t matter what the…
Got ungrateful kids, or just hoping to start them off right when it comes to appreciating the big… or little…
Winter nights are long and dark in the Pacific Northwest. Before electric lights, the moon and the stars lit the…
I know I’m the guy that’s usually good for a few laughs (I hope!), but this month’s topic is one…
With an open heart and a wild imagination, John Furniss of Washougal put his feet in the cold water of…
Caring for a newborn baby can be a surprisingly isolating and exhausting experience, particularly for first-time moms. During pregnancy, women…
What is Vancouver Family Magazine? We are a monthly editorial magazine designed to connect Southwest Washington families to the resources,…
Thanks to everyone who voted! Voting has closed. Winning businesses will be revealed in our January 2019 issue. Sponsored by:…
Editor’s Notes, July 2018 There is something mysterious, maddening and magical about middle school. A mysterious force transforms your child…
“We need to go back to Number 17.” My husband looked at me quizzically. “That very spot?” I assured him…