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The Stories We Shared: 2021 Year in Review

The Stories We Shared: 2021 Year in Review

Despite an ongoing pandemic, vaccine controversies, and staffing and supply chain shortages, Southwest Washington continued to build a vibrant community throughout 2021. In fact, many families and organizations are now thriving like never before. We at Vancouver Family Magazine were proud to share the stories that shaped our community through it all. From highlighting international exchange students and kid entrepreneurs, to exploring the best local parks and revealing the stories behind the art of brand new murals that debuted in Clark County, here are a few of our favorite stories we published in 2021. Click on each story’s link to read the full digital article.

January 2021

From the Farm to Your Fork (March 2021): Kelly Peters of Flat Tack Farm holds some newly harvested corn.

International Students Experience SW WA

Youth Performing Arts in the Era of COVID

February 2021

Clark County’s Urban Trails: A Conversation with Author and Mountaineer Craig Romano

Emergency Preparedness: Are You Ready?

March 2021

From the Farm to Your Fork

Nurse-Family Partnerships

April 2021

Local Kid Entrepreneurs

Healing With Horses (April 2021): Occupational therapist, Kelsey Herman, works with a patient during an equine-facilitated therapy session.

Healing With Horses

May 2021

Exploring Central Oregon

June 2021

Little Free Libraries and Summer Reading

Self-Care for Busy Dads

July 2021

Movers & Makers: Local Artisans Pivot and Peddle in Clark County

A Park A Day: The Best Parks for Every Adventure

A Park A Day (July 2021): The Best Local Parks for Every Adventure

August 2021

Radically Inclusive Playgrounds

Live Concerts Return to the PNW

A Conversation with WA School Counselor of the Year

September 2021

The Buy Nothing Project: A Movement of Generosity

Choosing Child Care

Therapeutic Gardens in Healthcare and at Home

October 2021

Fostering Fur Babies (October 2021): Sam Roderick holds kitten he and his wife, Veronica Roderick fostered.

Fostering Fur Babies

Brand New Murals Debut in Vancouver: The Stories Behind the Art

November 2021

One of Clark County’s first female Eagle Scouts completes a Native-inspired art project everyone can enjoy

A Fort Vancouver “Nutcracker”

Welcome to the Family: Adoptions in Clark County and Around the World

December 2021

House of Hope: Vancouver Organization Empowers Children in Ethiopia

Columbia Play Project

Online Exclusives: “Surrogacy Stories”

Throughout 2021, we shared a special series detailing the surrogacy experience from the perspective of the surrogate. One story was especially heart-wrenching. Go here to read all about Danielle’s joy and tragedy, in March 2021’s “Surrogacy Stories.”

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WHICH STORIES INSPIRED YOU THIS YEAR? TELL US IN THE COMMENTS BELOW!

Nikki Klock became co-owner and editor of Vancouver Family Magazine in 2006. She grew up mainly in the Northwest and graduated from Utah Valley University. She is an avid reader and insists that a book is (almost) always better than a movie. She has lived in Vancouver with her husband, JR, and two daughters since 2003. Check out Nikki's Editor’s Picks here.

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