Online Exclusives
April Digital Issue Out Now!
Our April issue is out now, and unlike a virus, it’s perfectly safe to spread and share Vancouver Family Magazine.
Job Hunting in the Era of COVID-19
Finding work in a time when many businesses are closed is a challenge. However, the same time-tested advice for job hunting still applies.
COVID-19: Expanded Local and National Resources and Response
We’ve expanded our Local Resources to reflect links to state, county, city and school district response, as well as guidelines directly from the CDC. Get the latest here.
Community
April Digital Issue Out Now!
Our April issue is out now, and unlike a virus, it's perfectly safe to spread and share Vancouver Family Magazine.Read More »Job Hunting in the Era of COVID-19
Finding work in a time when many businesses are closed is a challenge. However, the same time-tested advice for job hunting still applies.Read More »
PNW Day Trips & Getaways
Day Trip: The Museum of Flight
Explore The Museum of Flight in Seattle, a perfect family day trip from Vancouver.
Day Trip: Northwest Trek Wildlife Park
Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, near Tacoma, is part wildlife refuge, part zoo, and all Pacific Northwest.
NW Getaway: Alderbrook Resort and Spa
Alderbrook Resort and Spa holds a special connection to the local land, water and ecosystem, and a long history of providing both commerce and respite to the region just north of Olympia.
Day Trip: Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
The amazing sea life and land animals at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium make it well worth the 2.5-hour drive from Vancouver.
NW Getaway: The Heathman Lodge
The Heathman Lodge holds within it a rich history that spans much longer than 20 years, with architecture, art and culture that embody the spirit of the Pacific Northwest.
Education
April Digital Issue Out Now!
Our April issue is out now, and unlike a virus, it’s perfectly safe to spread and share Vancouver Family Magazine.
WELL-BEING
Family History Comes Alive for Kids
Discovering family history and creating a family narrative can help kids find security and meaning. Plus, it’s fun!
PARENTING
Renaissance Dad: Preparing for the Teenage Apocalypse (Or, “There Oughta Be an App”)
My baby girl is now teetering precariously on the brink of teenhood, and I am reluctantly facing the reality that I may need to . . . adjust some of my preconceived notions.
RECREATION
April Digital Issue Out Now!
Our April issue is out now, and unlike a virus, it’s perfectly safe to spread and share Vancouver Family Magazine.
SPECIAL EVENTS & PROGRAMS
Summer Camp Guide 2020
Check out fun local day camp options for ages 3 through teen in our annual Summer Camp Guide!
HEALTH
April Digital Issue Out Now!
Our April issue is out now, and unlike a virus, it’s perfectly safe to spread and share Vancouver Family Magazine.
LOCAL NEWS
What Mount St. Helens Can Teach Us About the COVID-19 Crisis
We have hope in the Southwest Washington community that found new life after Mount St. Helens devastated everything in its wake.
PREGNANCY & BABY
Mindful Eating During Pregnancy
What should pregnant women eat? And what shouldn’t they eat? Two local women give their perspective.
EDITOR'S PICKS
Oregon Symphony Makes Magic with “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire”
Oregon Symphony’s performance of “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” was tantamount to two performances in one. But the combination of movie and symphony was more than the sum of those two parts.
RELATIONSHIPS
Renaissance Dad: Preparing for the Teenage Apocalypse (Or, “There Oughta Be an App”)
My baby girl is now teetering precariously on the brink of teenhood, and I am reluctantly facing the reality that I may need to . . . adjust some of my preconceived notions.
TRAVEL
Exchange Rate: Unforgettable Experiences with International Students
Local families discover different cultures and share their own through hosting and becoming exchange students
VIDEO
Combating Racial Bullying
“Sticks and stones may break my bones but names will never hurt me!” Almost all of us heard this chant growing up. Today, many of us repeat the same adage to our children. Yet, this advice fails to acknowledge the […]
