Renaissance Dad: Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Wi-Fi
I can face pandemics, political upheaval, seclusion, and rioting. But this morning (and I think this might really be the end) . . . I woke up with no Wi-Fi.
Personal Path: New High School Graduation Requirements for Washington
Recent changes to high school graduation requirements in Washington encourage teens to tailor their high school courses to future career interests.
Independent Living Skills Program Supports Local Foster Teens and Young Adults
From obtaining ID to securing a job and housing, Independent Living Skills helps foster teens transition into adulthood.
LGBTQIA+ Youth Resources in Clark County
June may be Pride Month, but queer youth need support and belonging all year round. Find local resources here.
Pomp and Circumstance: Honoring the Class of 2020
They were born into a 9/11 world, and are entering adulthood in a pandemic. Join Vancouver Family Magazine in honoring Clark County’s class of 2020.
Renaissance Dad: Preparing for the Teenage Apocalypse (Or, “There Oughta Be an App”)
My baby girl is now teetering precariously on the brink of teenhood, and I am reluctantly facing the reality that I may need to . . . adjust some of my preconceived notions.
Renaissance Dad: A Boy Like Me
To those of you who may have noticed my suddenly graying hair, facial twitches, and rapid weight loss, I want to ease your minds and let you know that I am not dying of some horrible disease. It's just that my daughter is
Rocksolid Community Teen Center Provides an Enriching After-school Environment for North County Teens
The north Clark County community has consistently demonstrated its commitment to local area youth, and Rocksolid Community Teen Center in Brush Prairie is no exception. Founded in 2002 by a group of citizens who recognized the need for a safe,
Middle Schoolers Sound Off on Social Media
The middle school years are notoriously difficult to navigate. For young teens, physical, emotional, and mental development often clash with new responsibilities and expectations. Likewise, navigating social media in today’s digital world inevitably exposes novice users to complicated situations for
Lilly’s Story & Local Teen Parent Resources
Lilly K. knows only too well the ups and downs of being a pregnant homeless teen. Today she is in a safe place, studying to be an EMT, with a healthy toddler at her side, but it was only a