Wander Woman: Stay Cool at Vancouver Lake Regional Park
I’ll admit it: I’m a weather snob. When Mother Nature veers anywhere out of the 73-78 degree temperature sweet spot, I may be heard to complain. After all, our mild, temperate summers are one of the things I love best about
The New Domesticity: When Baby Makes Four
I was about six months pregnant with our second child, Anniebeth, when our firstborn started to really notice that change was in the air. As we talked about the baby to come, our two-year-old grew to love this little sibling
Little Known Library Resources
Written atop the home page of the Fort Vancouver Regional Library’s (FVRL) website at www.fvrl.org is an invitation to Explore the Possibilities. The possibilities to which it is referring are potentially endless, and the invitation to explore is open to
10 Ways To Build Better Student-Teacher Relationships
Teacher-student cooperation is an important alliance that starts at home and affects a child’s entire academic career. Having positive relationships with teachers throughout twelve years of school can make the difference between a child who adores school and all it
The New Domesticity: The Work of Childhood
It’s likely that you and I grew up in the same neighborhood. You know the one: it had a tall red brick building, a bright yellow bakery, a lavender music shop, and a two-story brown apartment building. Perhaps it doesn’t
Wander Woman: Alderbrook Park
Nestled in the forested hills of Brush Prairie lies one of Clark County’s true gems: Alderbrook Park. Over the last two years, I’ve received several requests to visit Alderbrook Park for this column. Now that I have, I have to
The New Domesticity: A Jolly Holiday
One of my favorite movies as a child was “Mary Poppins.” The weaving of fantasy and reality charmed me, and I liked to imagine that I just might be able to jump into a sidewalk chalk painting to enjoy a
A World of Opportunity Found in an ROTC Scholarship
It’s no secret that the cost of a college education is soaring. And every year, it seems to climb to new heights. Those determined to get a degree (particularly from a school of their choice) must creatively research paths to drastically
Lice Prevention 101
Lice. Even the mention of the word has all of our heads itching and fearing that it could be on our child’s head. Whether your kiddo is heading to summer camp, or you’ve heard there is a lice outbreak in
Playing it Safe: Avoiding Youth Sports Injuries
All sports have a risk of injury; but for most young people, the fun and excitement of playing the game greatly outweighs any risk that comes with sports participation. Playing sports helps kids and young adults stay in shape and