Suicide: We Can’t Prevent Them All, But We May Prevent One
I remember like it was yesterday, although it was over twenty years ago. I don’t think I’ll ever forget how I felt when I learned my uncle had killed himself. The sadness and despair on my father’s face is imprinted in
Washington State Marijuana Laws: For Non-“Tokers”
Right or wrong, marijuana is here to stay. Legally. Washington has been on the forefront of the legalization of both medical and recreational marijuana use. Not only is the marijuana industry now both legal and mainstream—it’s thriving and unbelievably popular.
Best of Vancouver 2017 – Vote Now!
Big thanks to everyone who voted in our 9th annual Best of Vancouver Awards. Voting is now closed. The winning businesses will be revealed in our January 2017 issue! Sponsored by:
Choosing a Day Care that Works for Your Child and You
One of the toughest first decisions I had to make as a new parent-to-be was finding exceptional day care for my newborn. I had to go back to work six weeks after giving birth so I began my day care
Reader Survey
Big thanks to everyone who participated in our Reader Survey between August 2016-January 2017. The information you shared with us is valuable for helping us keep Vancouver Family Magazine relevant and engaging to you, our reader.
Vancouver Rocks!
Looking for a fun activity to do with your family that will get you outside, encourage other people, and help you express your creativity? Look no further: grab a rock and start painting. Paint something colorful or creative, let it
Finding a Lifetime Friend through Pet Adoption
“Who could resist those fluffy bundles of joy?” asks Diane Stevens of Furry Friends in Vancouver, a nonprofit, no-kill, cat adoption agency. Who indeed? Fluffy kittens are definitely one of the agency’s most popular adopted pets, affirms Stevens. Denise Barr of
Wander Woman – Frenchman’s Bar
Sometimes you just need a beach day; a day to forget appointments, demands and stress and just relax with your toes in the sand while your little ones build castles and dip their feet in the water. But driving to
The Magic of Music: Opera Quest
No matter what your age or ethnicity, music is a magical language that we can all appreciate and share. Music means something different to each person, but for kids, it can open their minds to a world of imagination like
HeLa High Holds Doors Open Wide to Careers in Medicine
For Vancouver students looking to seriously explore career possibilities in a health profession, an incredibly rare and precious opportunity awaits. Evergreen Public Schools’ Henrietta Lacks Health and Bioscience High School, also known as HeLa High, combines rigorous math and science