Goal Setting Success in the New Year and Beyond
It’s the beginning of a new year and a time when many of us set new goals for improvement. There is something about the idea of starting out a new year striving to be our better selves that often leads
Education Guide 2018
Welcome to your brief tour of Clark County educational options, where your community and your child’s educational needs intersect. You’ll find a sampling of private schools from Battle Ground to downtown Vancouver and beyond, as well as contact and location
Running Start: Right for Your Teen?
For teens, the final two years of high school are fraught with questions about future education, career plans, and launching into adult life. For parents of these teens, these same years require a delicate balance of support and encouragement tempered
BEST OF VANCOUVER 2018
Vancouver Family Magazine readers recently voted on their favorite local hotspots. Check out the winning businesses! Best Date Night Cinetopia Best Kids’ Retail Clothing The Children’s Place Best Public Park Esther Short Park Best Family Night Big Al’s Best Kids’ Fun Spot Dizzy Castle Best Toy Store Kazoodles Best Guys’ Night
Bit of HiStory: Color Blind
Bit of HiStory is a new monthly column celebrating the rich history of Clark County. In Fort Vancouver’s 19th century glory days of the Hudson’s Bay Company, the trading post was a cosmopolitan spot in the great dense forest. So many
Wander Woman: Taking Time for Teatime
When I made reservations at Sweet Peas Tea Room in Battle Ground, I knew I needed some different adventure buddies to come along with me. My boys—and many of their friends—have been great sports, accompanying me on all of my
The New Domesticity: The Ceremony Known as Afternoon Tea
“Under certain circumstances there are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea.” Thus begins the first chapter of Henry James’ “Portrait of a Lady,” and thus begins what just might
12 Days of Service: A Family Holiday Tradition
As a mother of six teen and young adult children I am invested in my children discovering their best selves. One of these ways is seeking opportunities for service in our communities particularly at this time of year. In a
#thePOWERof100
Southwest Washington is teeming with charitable organizations that serve, support, and encourage others in order to make our community a better place for all to live. But most of these organizations rely on personal donations to help sustain their efforts.
When Holidays Hurt
It’s that time of year again, when we’re flooded with images on social media and on advertisements of people gathering around loved ones. Yet for many, the holidays can be a dreaded time, full of stress and pain, sometimes conjuring