Leveling the Playing Field in Youth Sports
Growing up in Ridgefield, Chelsea Adams enjoyed participating in year-round sports and was excited to give her four children the same opportunity. She quickly learned that a lot has changed when it comes to team sports. Now, being part of
Bit of HiStory: The Ghost of Officers Row
Almost dead center of Officers Row near Fort Vancouver stands The Grant House, the oldest house on the row, the only home still standing from the original nine built in 1849. It was the commanding officer’s residence and was the
The Big Benefits of Reading
Stories are an important portal through which children learn about the world around them, and a love of reading prepares kids for school and for life. As a pediatrician at Vancouver Clinic, I encourage all of my families to read
The New Domesticity: The Family that Sways Together
“Is she serious?” I laughed good-naturedly at my friend’s query. “Yes, she’s very serious,” I returned. “Annie doesn’t joke about dancing.” We all filed into the open living room after having shared a lovely dinner. Furniture had been scooted aside,
Four Steps to School Morning Sanity
As a parent who works from home, the responsibility to get my daughter ready for school, provide breakfasts, lunches, and transportation falls to me. Before Gracie hit school-age, I remember thinking that parents who complained incessantly about their trials and
Rocksolid Community Teen Center Provides an Enriching After-school Environment for North County Teens
The north Clark County community has consistently demonstrated its commitment to local area youth, and Rocksolid Community Teen Center in Brush Prairie is no exception. Founded in 2002 by a group of citizens who recognized the need for a safe,
Vancouver Tennis Center Grand Re-opening
Vancouver Tennis Center (VTC) has been a beloved facility for decades, and now it's undergone an extreme makeover with new management. Situated on land owned by Vancouver Public Schools (and adjacent to Fort Vancouver High School), and leased to the