The New Domesticity: Welcome Home
“Although it was considered by many to be a poor home, the worn pine floors shone with a fresh scrubbing, gingham curtains danced merrily in the windows, a hearty fire blazed in the corner, and the simple dishes were stacked
Goal Setting Success in the New Year and Beyond
It’s the beginning of a new year and a time when many of us set new goals for improvement. There is something about the idea of starting out a new year striving to be our better selves that often leads
Education Guide 2018
Welcome to your brief tour of Clark County educational options, where your community and your child’s educational needs intersect. You’ll find a sampling of private schools from Battle Ground to downtown Vancouver and beyond, as well as contact and location
Running Start: Right for Your Teen?
For teens, the final two years of high school are fraught with questions about future education, career plans, and launching into adult life. For parents of these teens, these same years require a delicate balance of support and encouragement tempered
BEST OF VANCOUVER 2018
Vancouver Family Magazine readers recently voted on their favorite local hotspots. Check out the winning businesses! Best Date Night Cinetopia Best Kids’ Retail Clothing The Children’s Place Best Public Park Esther Short Park Best Family Night Big Al’s Best Kids’ Fun Spot Dizzy Castle Best Toy Store Kazoodles Best Guys’ Night
Bit of HiStory: Color Blind
Bit of HiStory is a new monthly column celebrating the rich history of Clark County. In Fort Vancouver’s 19th century glory days of the Hudson’s Bay Company, the trading post was a cosmopolitan spot in the great dense forest. So many
Talking to Kids about Disabilities
“Why do you talk like that?” I heard the question come from behind me as I helped another child in the Sunday school class. “It’s just the way I am,” I heard my sister-in-law wisely answer the curious boy. My sister-in-law,