Essential Elements: The Health Effects of Iron Deficiency and Replacement
Part One of a Two-Part Series on Vitamin Deficiencies Read Part Two, about vitamin D deficiency, in Vancouver Family Magazine’s October 2017 issue When Jennifer Prescott, now age 29, was in college, she started experiencing major fatigue, above and beyond the
Better Living Through Social Media
Four years ago, Scottish teenager Kal Turnbull was wondering if it was possible for people with opposing viewpoints to have a civil discussion. So, he created a space to do just that on the social media site Reddit. Today, the
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
Getting Assessed: Early Childhood Screenings
The early childhood years from birth to the beginning of kindergarten are an incredibly vital time of rapid growth and learning. Many families are curious if their children are on track in learning and wonder if they’re up to speed
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
Best of Vancouver 2018 – Vote Now!
Big thanks to everyone who voted in our 10th annual Best of Vancouver Awards. Voting is now closed. The winning businesses will be revealed in our January 2018 issue!
Back To School: 15 Tips to Prepare for Academic Success at Home
Back to school preparations go beyond school clothes purchases and new backpacks filled with #2 pencils and spiral notebooks. Creating and supporting the habits of life-long learning is the best investment you can make in your child’s academic success. The
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