The New Domesticity: Something for Everyone
I used to blame it on the baby. Without fail, our family would be frolicking about some delightful landscape—say, a pebbly ocean shore or an old-growth forest—and I would be the one to lag behind, tending to the smallest child.
Moms’ Groups: Doing Life Together
"We believe in the simple but revolutionary idea that remarkable things happen when moms come together," informs the website for MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers), an international moms’ group with local chapters found all over the world. Indeed, many local mothers
Women’s Well-being: Healthy at Every Age
Women who are mindful about caring for themselves feel better, age better, and prevent future health problems. We are fortunate to live in a country and an era where we have strong screening tools to prevent illnesses that in the
It’s Not Easy Being Green
My favorite Muppet, Kermit, said it best: “It’s not easy being green.” Like any good mom, I try to lead my family down the do-the-right-thing path as we go about our suburban lives. This includes adopting environmentally friendly habits as I
Editor’s Pick: Ants Ants Ants
Remember the magic and groove of Jack Johnson's album, "Sing-A-Longs and Lullabies for the Film Curious George"? When the soundtrack was released in 2006, accompanying the associated animated film's release, it seemed to melt even the hardest of music snobs'
Movies with a Cause: Empowering Citizens While Building Community
Technology today gives people the ability to voice their opinions on virtually any media platform out there, whether it’s sharing a video interview on Facebook, posting a link on Twitter, or creating your own YouTube channel. And many people would
Summer Camp Guide 2018
To view our annual summer camp guide, with fun day camp options for ages 3 through teen, pick up a copy of the April 2018 issue at any of these locations, or view the digital archive copy here.
Bit of HiStory: Gretchen Fraser: Vancouver wife, mom and Winter Olympian
The Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea are now a part of world history. Many in Clark County have forgotten a time in our history when we cheered on one of our very own Vancouverites who skied in the winter
Tips and Tricks for a Successful Family Photo Session
Family pictures. We want them, but we don’t necessarily look forward to having them taken, and sometimes we downright dread them. As a mom of six kids, I was in the latter camp. Between trying to pick out coordinating outfits,
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