Banking on Cord Blood
When Jessica Hahn, 26, was just nine years old, she was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a type of bone cancer. While chemotherapy attacked her cancer, the treatment bankrupted her bone marrow. Umbilical cord blood from a donor re-placed her dying marrow
Guidebook to the Past: How to Research your Family Tree
Do you ever wonder what life was like for your ancestors? Where did they come from? How did they live? Did their choices have an impact on how you live today? Genealogy, or the exploration of your family history, is
Too Many Stars Will Spoil the Plot
It's easy to see who the stars are, in a play, on the ball field, and even in the classroom. Kids can identify what makes those people important to the show or team. Yet we know that most of those
Countdown to A Stress-free Birthday Celebration
Planning a memorable birthday event can be the highlight of your child’s year, if you maximize the fun and minimize the stress. The best way to increase the magic and decrease the madness is to use a handy checklist so
Show Your Love! The Affection Effect in Marriage
"They must still be dating," my friend whispers to me. As we stand shivering at my son's soccer game, my brother-in-law and his fiancée cuddle together sharing a warm blanket and a chair. "No married couple would be that affectionate toward each
Wander Woman: Mountain View Ice Arena
For the quintessential winter experience, you can’t beat ice-skating. Here in Clark County we don’t have to wait for a pond to freeze over. Just head to Mountain View Ice Arena, strap on some skates, and get ready to channel
Children’s Festival 2017
Vancouver Family Magazine is thrilled to announce our 11th annual Children’s Festival on March 4, 2017 at Vancouver Mall, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Families are invited to enjoy a day of free activities including face painting, balloon art, dance performances, interactive
Dear Teacher
“Dear Teacher” is a monthly education column written by experienced educators and parents. Math Test Anxiety Question: You have written about math anxiety being a real phobia that can actually be seen in the brain patterns in the regions associated with problem-solving.
BEST OF VANCOUVER 2017
Vancouver Family Magazine readers recently voted on their favorite local hotspots. Check out the winning businesses! Best Date Night Cinetopia Two locations: 8700 NE Vancouver Mall Dr. Vancouver, WA 98662 360-448-4100 11700 SE 7th St. Vancouver, WA 98683 360-213-2800 Drawing moviegoers from far beyond its Vancouver origins, Cinetopia has
Wander Woman: Dicovering Historic Kiggins Theatre
The historic Kiggins Theater may not fit Wander Woman’s criteria for being “hidden,” but there is no doubt it’s one of Vancouver’s gems. Built in 1936 and renovated in 2011, the art deco style Kiggins Theatre was put on the