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September Digital Issue Out Now!
Diagnosis: Cancer. Treatment: Transplant. How Local Survivors Found Their Matches
NW Getaway: Hood River
Tiny Humans, Big Love: Support for Babies (and New Parents) in Need
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The latest Couve News is out now! Community fundra

The latest Couve News is out now! Community fundraising gets creative; what you need to know about new child car seat laws; our current September issue & more in the link in our bio!

Thank you. 🔥🙏🏼

Need some *good* news in your feed? Learn how a ch

Need some *good* news in your feed? Learn how a chance conversation over 20 years ago led to helping thousands of babies right here in Clark County. Plus, how you can help even more. 👶🏼👶🏽👶🏾👶🏿 Link in our bio.

Need a nearby family getaway? So did VFM editor, N

Need a nearby family getaway? So did VFM editor, Nikki Klock, and her family. Discover what they found in Hood River's breathtaking scenery, charming downtown and abundant agritourism, all just an hour away from Vancouver. ☀️ Go to the link in our bio for the full NW Getaway story plus more photos!
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Vancouver Family Magazine's September digital issu

Vancouver Family Magazine's September digital issue is out now!
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Go to the link in our bio to read, enjoy, share and help us continue to bring you stories, resources and recreation that help your family thrive!
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In this issue:
🩸Meet 3 local cancer patients and learn how they met their transplant donor matches, and how you could save a life yourself.
👶🏼 Find out how a chance conversation over 20 years ago led to helping thousands of babies in need right here in SW WA, and how you can help even more.
🪁 Explore Hood River with VFM editor, Nikki Klock, and her family on their first weekend getaway post-COVID.
🥡 Laugh (or cry) with professional chef Renaissance Dad as he praises the virtues of takeout.
✍🏽 Discover the power of “what’s in a name.”
📆 Plus, our local calendar of events is full of drive-up, distanced and virtual community events.
🧠 And editor Nikki Klock muses about memory in her Editor’s Notes.
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All this and so much more in our September issue!
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Cover photo 📷 by @tinytimesphotography

Waterplay Wednesday, sponsored by @zoomcare! Every

Waterplay Wednesday, sponsored by @zoomcare! Every Wednesday in July and August, we have been featuring the best cool-off, splash-around spots in Clark County. Today’s *last* Waterplay of 2020: Wintler Park, 6400 Beach Dr., Vancouver.
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Wintler Park is the only City park in Vancouver with public water access, making it a very popular spot for cooling off in the Columbia River. But 12.5 acres of sandy beach, grassy areas and walking paths make it easy to keep a safe distance between household groups. The beach offers beautiful views of Mt Hood on clear days. Restrooms are open April-October, and benches and picnic tables are on site. Be sure to arrive early on sunny weekend days—parking is scarce and strictly enforced. Fees are occasionally collected, $5 per vehicle. Note: When visiting public parks, be sure to practice physical distancing and wear a mask when necessary to protect others.
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Want some history of this special place? Go to the link in our bio to learn about the witty and relentless Ella Wintler, who was born and raised in Vancouver, taught school for 25 years, then served in the local legislature in the years just following women winning the right to vote. Her family is the namesake of Wintler Park.
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A big thank you to ZOOM+Care for sponsoring this series! ZOOM+Care offers on-demand healthcare when you need it most: weekends, late nights, and even holidays. ZOOM+Care has you covered for all your family's health needs, from primary and urgent care to COVID-19 testing and more. And with five locations in the Vancouver area, the care you need is always just around the corner. Give them a tap for more info: @zoomcare

This article from our website archives was publish

This article from our website archives was published before COVID was a word. But the tips to creating smart home study stations are more relevant now than ever. 📚 🎧 (Link in bio.) Just one week till school starts. Are you ready?

School districts in Clark County have announced th

School districts in Clark County have announced their fall 2020 reopening plans, blending live (synchronous) classes for real time instruction with on-demand (asynchronous) content that is pre-recorded and can be viewed at flexible times. 👩🏻‍💻 More details, plus links to area districts' reopening plans at the link in our bio. 👨🏾‍💻

"Our lives are driven by the stories we live every

"Our lives are driven by the stories we live every day, and we find comfort in the reassuring pattern of the beginning, middle and end of each story. The pattern cycles again and again throughout our lives. Sometimes the cycles are small blips on our timeline, like the beginning, middle and end of a family vacation. Sometimes the cycles span many seasons, like the beginning, middle and end of a child’s education. This past year has been marked by many unique stories—stories we will share with our children, grandchildren and even great-grandchildren for years to come. Part of the strangeness of this season, however, is that the 'endings' have not been as marked as they have been at other times in our lives. Take, for instance, graduation, which is usually an 'end” celebrated in large, triumphant gatherings. This year, thousands of students quietly saw that end go by with very little pomp and circumstance. Yet the end was still very important. Really, all endings are worth acknowledging, and it can be helpful to guide our children in doing so." Learn how in the link in our bio!

Waterplay Wednesday, sponsored by @zoomcare! Every

Waterplay Wednesday, sponsored by @zoomcare! Every Wednesday, now through August, we are featuring the best cool-off, splash-around spots in Clark County. Today’s Waterplay: Cottonwood Beach, Washougal.
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Each summer the shoreline of the Columbia River at Captain William Clark Park in Washougal reveals a special place that only exists for a few months out of the year: a long sandy beach, perfect for a day on the water with the whole family. The beach at the gateway to the Gorge isn’t exposed during the winter and spring months when river water levels are high, but families flock to the beach as soon as it appears. Bathrooms and foot washing stations, BBQ grills, picnic tables and two picnic shelters are open for use at the main park. Sand is plentiful but shade is scarce, so it’s best to bring an umbrella or canopy for long days. Parking at Cottonwood Beach is free. To add a family hike to your beach day, check out details for hiking or biking the trails throughout Captain William Clark Regional Park and Cottonwood Beach (link in bio). Note: When visiting public parks, be sure to practice physical distancing and wear a mask when necessary to protect others.
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A big thank you to ZOOM+Care for sponsoring this series! ZOOM+Care offers on-demand healthcare when you need it most: weekends, late nights, and even holidays. ZOOM+Care has you covered for all your family's health needs, from primary and urgent care to COVID-19 testing and more. And with five locations in the Vancouver area, the care you need is always just around the corner. Give them a tap for more info: @zoomcare

Like many teens and young adults whose growing up

Like many teens and young adults whose growing up years have been filled with uncertainty, instability and often abuse, Andrea and Juliana are determined to make better lives for themselves. Independent Living Skills (ILS), a program hosted by @ywcacc, seeks to make that goal a reality, by providing support and guidance for teens and young adults who are in foster care, or just aging out of it. It's support that many teens would lack otherwise. Learn more about how ILS helps "foster" brighter futures at the link in our bio.

Did you know that high school graduation requireme

Did you know that high school graduation requirements have recently changed here in Washington? The new plan provides a wider variety of paths toward graduation, but it also has some unfortunate side effects. Get all the details, plus learn how local students and school staff are reacting - link in our bio! 📚

With home-based school starting in just a few week

With home-based school starting in just a few weeks, go to the link in our bio to learn how occupational therapists in @camasschools use movement and sensory breaks to help young students learn. Which strategies will you implement in your home school to boost learning?

Waterplay Wednesday, sponsored by @zoomcare! Every

Waterplay Wednesday, sponsored by @zoomcare! Every Wednesday, now through August, we are featuring the best cool-off, splash-around spots in Clark County. Today’s Waterplay: Lewisville Park, Battle Ground
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Clark County families have been making memories at Lewisville Park for generations—ever since the 159-acre park was developed in the 1930s. The East Fork Lewis River provides plenty of space for swimming, tubing, kayaking and more, with a shoreline that is sandy in some parts, rocky in others. Bathroom facilities, slow river current areas, loaner life vests and lots of shade and seating make the park comfortable for families. Sports fields, 13 picnic shelters, a basketball court, playgrounds, bike racks and several miles of gravel and paved trails make for all day fun for everyone. For added adventure, check out VFM editor Nikki Klock’s tips for a fun river float from Lewisville Park to Daybreak Park (link in bio). Parking at Lewisville is $3 per day for most vehicles, or $30 for an annual pass that also covers parking at Klineline, Frenchman’s Bar and Vancouver Lake. Note: When visiting public parks, be sure to practice physical distancing and wear a mask when necessary to protect others.
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A big thank you to ZOOM+Care for sponsoring this series! ZOOM+Care offers on-demand healthcare when you need it most: weekends, late nights, and even holidays. ZOOM+Care has you covered for all your family's health needs, from primary and urgent care to COVID-19 testing and more. And with five locations in the Vancouver area, the care you need is always just around the corner. Give them a tap for more info: @zoomcare

Quick flip-thru of our August issue! Read all abou

Quick flip-thru of our August issue! Read all about how movement breaks help young students learn, new state high school graduation requirements, creating a more sustainable SWWA and more at the link in our bio.

"Pete DuBois grew up on the east coast, studied ec

"Pete DuBois grew up on the east coast, studied economics and spent his college summers working on Wall Street. But when he came out west with his college rock band, he fell in love . . . with the natural environment. 'I was enamored by the Pacific Northwest and the rivers, mountains, coast, and high desert . . . I wanted to do my part to protect the environment.' DuBois is not alone in his passion for the environment, but because it’s often hard for individuals to perceive direct benefits, sustainable habits can be difficult to cultivate in a community."
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Most of us are in the habit of recycling at home or at work, but do you ever wonder exactly which items can and can't be recycled? Or how to make food waste into rich, usable soil? Find out how @wasteconnectionswa, @clarkgreenneighbors, @vancouverus and DuBois himself are implementing innovative programs to create a more sustainable Southwest Washington, plus all of your questions answered about how YOU can make a difference: link in bio! ♻️

Waterplay Wednesday, sponsored by @zoomcare! Every

Waterplay Wednesday, sponsored by @zoomcare! Every Wednesday, now through August, we are featuring the best cool-off, splash-around spots in Clark County. Today’s Waterplay: Horseshoe Lake.
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Horseshoe Lake in Woodland, named for its perfect U-shape, is a northside favorite for families from all over Clark and Cowlitz Counties, with plenty of shade, a sandy beach and comfortable water. The park is 6.5 acres in total and the lake is open to swimming (no lifeguard on duty), fishing, and no-wake watercraft such as canoes, kayaks and paddleboards. Bathrooms and playgrounds are currently closed due to COVID-19, but the park and the lake are open for waterplay.
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A big thank you to ZOOM+Care for sponsoring this series! ZOOM+Care offers on-demand healthcare when you need it most: weekends, late nights, and even holidays. ZOOM+Care has you covered for all your family's health needs, from primary and urgent care to COVID-19 testing and more. And with five locations in the Vancouver area, the care you need is always just around the corner. Give them a tap for more info: @zoomcare

A message from our editor: Vancouver Family Magaz

A message from our editor:
Vancouver Family Magazine’s August issue is out now! Go to the link in our bio to read about:
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New high school graduation requirements in WA State
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Using movement to help young students learn
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How you can create a more sustainable SWWA
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And more!
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Then, please share with your friends and family who live locally. It really helps us continue to create locally-based content that helps your family thrive! 🙏🏼

Vancouver Family Magazine's August digital issue i

Vancouver Family Magazine's August digital issue is out now!
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In this issue:
🏃🏽Find out how educators use movement breaks to help young students learn
📚Get details on recent changes to high school graduation requirements in Washington State (and see how local students and administrators are reacting)
♻️Check out how we all can create a more sustainable Southwest Washington through new innovative recycling and composting programs
🗯Learn how to encourage kids to honor the endings in their lives
📆Plus, our local calendar of events is BACK, with virtual, drive-up and socially-distanced outdoor events
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All this and so much more in our August issue. Link in bio!
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Cover photo 📷 by @yukaripowersphotography

Waterplay Wednesday, sponsored by @zoomcare! Every

Waterplay Wednesday, sponsored by @zoomcare! Every Wednesday, now through August, we are featuring the best cool-off, splash-around spots in Clark County. Today’s Waterplay: Paradise Point State Park.
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Across I-5 from Ilani Casino Resort, Paradise Point offers easy access to a gentle, no-rapids section the East Fork Lewis River. The park is a fun spot for a wide range of kiddos, with shallow river entrance, sandy beach and a small rock face for experienced swimmers to jump off. There’s no ignoring the loud freeway and bridge that directly border the park and riverfront, but the same bridge also provides plenty of shade. Picnic tables, grassy areas and vault toilets are on site, and the park also includes campsites for overnight stays. Washington State Park Discover Passes are required to park vehicles at Paradise Point: $10 per day or $30 for an annual pass.
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A big thank you to ZOOM+Care for sponsoring this series! ZOOM+Care offers on-demand healthcare when you need it most: weekends, late nights, and even holidays. ZOOM+Care has you covered for all your family's health needs, from primary and urgent care to COVID-19 testing and more. And with five locations in the Vancouver area, the care you need is always just around the corner. Give them a tap for more info: @zoomcare

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