Hello Vancouver! The ‘Couve’s Very Own Talk Show
The rhythmic beat of the drums pulsed from the heart of the city. The crowd hurried through the balmy fall air toward the sound, some stopped, captivated by the young drummers on the street. Others continued into the historic Kiggins
Top Toys 2014
Get ready to discover the best new toys in town! The American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (ASTRA) has announced the winners of the annual Best Toys for Kids 2014 awards. Selected by a pool of hundreds of local and independent toy
This Family Portrait Can Save Lives
Blue eyes. Blond hair. Killer smile. Killer genes? Who we are is in large part determined by what we inherit from the spin of the roulette wheel of our parent’s genetic make-up. That individualistic cocktail, part essence of mom’s, part essence
Washington Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT) Video
Washington Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT) provides crucial early intervention to support brain development of children from birth to 3 years. Read Vivian Mattila Walikainen's entire article on birth to 3 screenings in the October 2014 issue, and
Parenting with MS
According to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, approximately 2.3 million people worldwide are affected by MS. The disease has proven difficult to track, which has likely caused this number to be significantly lower than the actual number of cases. In
Crybaby Café: Help for Reluctant Nursing
More babies are starting life with nature’s perfect food. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that 75 percent of American newborns are now breastfed. That’s good news; breastfeeding has amazing benefits for both mom and baby. But when
Preserve Your Family Memories
We all have family stories that may or may not have morphed into tall tales over the years. Who wants the truth to get in the way of a good story? Whether legend or fact, family stories are all part
Baby, I’m Tired: Helping Your Baby Sleep All Night
There’s no denying that parenting is exhausting work. But having a baby doesn’t have to mean resigning yourself to months (and years) of sleepless nights. Armed with a bit of expert knowledge, you can help your little one sleep better—so
Volunteering at Your Child’s School: How and Why
Schools are always in need of parent helpers in the form of volunteers. Jobs or younger children at home often make taking the time to cut out triangles for the kindergarten classroom difficult, however volunteering for your child’s school does
Reaching for Scholarship Gold
For students, life-changing thoughts of attending college go hand in hand with sobering thoughts of how to fund a higher education degree. Most four-year graduates obtain their diploma in one hand and a whopping $30,000+ bill in the other hand.