Renaissance Dad: A Boy Like Me
To those of you who may have noticed my suddenly graying hair, facial twitches, and rapid weight loss, I want to ease your minds and let you know that I am not dying of some horrible disease. It's just that my daughter is
Building a Village for Mom and Baby
Caring for a newborn baby can be a surprisingly isolating and exhausting experience, particularly for first-time moms. During pregnancy, women are showered with attention and, when the baby is born, there’s often a steady flow of visitors. Then the excitement
Planning a Pregnancy? Here’s What to Eat
If you’re dreaming of adding a little bundle to your life, one of the best things you can do before becoming pregnant is to improve your own wellness. The health of a woman prior to pregnancy often predicts how healthy
Guidelines for Boating Safety
Several years ago, over a decade now, two brothers went fishing on a small mountain lake in Northern Utah. The air was frigid and wind gusts effortlessly pushed their small fishing boat to and fro as they fished unsuccessfully. Soon
Dietary Lessons from Diabetes for All of Us
My 12-year-old son has been living with Type 1 diabetes for many years. Diabetes is a challenging disease to manage, and I have come to respect it as an adversary. We monitor him 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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.
Herbal Remedies in Pregnancy
From heartburn to muscle soreness to insomnia, the laundry list of uncomfortable or even painful symptoms of pregnancy is long. Our little bundles of joy are no doubt worth the discomforts, but relief from many of these irritations is often
Celebrating Special Connections: Grandparents
Grandparents are special. They offer sage advice, wisdom, and wonderful "listening ears." Sometimes, especially when mom and dad aren't around, they let their grandkids get away with things their parents won't. President Jimmy Carter recognized the importance of grandparents when he
Enter for a Chance to Win Sol Republic Wireless Headphones
Back to School = Back to Cool! Enter here for a chance to win Sol Republic Tracks Air Wireless Headphones. This contest is CLOSED.
Enter for a Chance to Win Dizzy Castle passes!
Thanks to all who entered for a chance to win passes to Dizzy Castle Indoor Playground. Contest ended July 2014.