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Stay up to date on the latest issues, trends, events, policies and research that affect families in British Columbia with our blog.
Stay up to date on the latest issues, trends, events, policies and research that affect families in British Columbia with our blog.
Wanda Pelletier, YWCA Crabtree Corner, has won the BC Co...
Stuart Krestell, Team Lead and Principal at the Lower Sim...
Brenda Deboice from the Archway Young Parent Program in V...
The Métis Family Connections Program was nominated for th...
Artemis Place Young Parent Program was nominated for the ...
Kootenay Family Place is one of the winners of the BC Cou...
Pedro Ramirez is one of the winners of the BC Council for...
Canada could soon criminalize the physical discipline of...
David Fallon, lead organizer of the Metro Vancouver Dads...
The holidays are going to look a little different for ma...
With more people working and studying at home since the ...
Spring Stories, Songs & Rhymes
Parenting tweens comes with its own unique set of challe...
Parenting classes are a great way for parents and caregi...
While lots of British Columbians across BC are working f...
During the COVID 19 health crisis, the BC Council for Fam...
In a recent presentation through Dad Central, Dr. Greg Fa...
Parenting can be challenging at the best of times, and i...
Teenage fathers may not have planned to have children at...
Buying and selling children for sex is one of the fastes...
Suicide is the second leading cause of death among 10-24...
Domestic violence is an issue that affects many families...
If you would like to strengthen your relationship with y...
The BC Council for Families has been developing a series ...
The most valuable service we can provide is to give a vo...
Parenting is challenging at the best of times, but it ca...
BC Provincial NPP Coordinator Ruby Banga’s Journal
If you want to attend a parenting program, learn and gai...
An Interview with Hala Alhafez Kapani, My Tween and Me P...
The landscape of Canadian families is evolving and so to...
Your child is behaving badly…again. What do you do?
Did you know that hot water scalds are the leading cause...
"Trauma informed services for families take into account...
Grandparents raising grandchildren can face complex issue...
New parents often feel isolated and overwhelmed and stru...
Summer is a fun carefree time of year for many children,...
Enriching bilingual language development with the 4Rs
In 2016, one in ten children in Canada aged zero to 14 w...
“Are there any courses available for parents on how to b...
They say the best things in life are free. They also say...
The Importance of Positive Adult Relationships
“I know we've come a long way, We're changing day to day...
Perfectionism among young adults is rising, and may be n...
The greater number of adverse childhood experiences a pe...
Winter is the time of year when you are more likely to g...
Parents are the experts on their children, but during th...
The holidays are a time to celebrate and connect with fa...
Teens can challenge our relationships with them as well ...
The obesity rate of children and youth in Canada has more...
The struggle to find balance between work and family lif...
Instead of teaching our children to show they care for o...
It is important for organizations working with diverse f...
As parents in the 21st century, we are called to help ou...
Have you ever noticed that when you give yourself a brea...
When I ask new parents what they think their baby needs,...
How fostering gave me the chance to expand my family and...
If a parent tells me that they never get angry, I feel f...
Seniors now outnumber children in Canada, according to S...
The easiest, most effective, efficient and guaranteed to...
If you’re like most moms and dads, you’re probably so bu...
The number of grandparents in Canada is growing, and the...
When professionals and teachers talk about the importanc...
When is the right time to start having kids?
One of the best ways to help children learn about money ...
Teenagers are going through a lot of physical, social an...
We are currently living in a culture where judgment of p...
Harvesting the Nourishment
Money can’t buy you family happiness
Did you know that injuries are the leading cause of deat...
The beginning of a new school year brings a lot of chang...
The majority of parents are not following recommended in...
Melissa Gus is a First-Nations single mother living in N...
One of the biggest challenges seniors face in remote rur...
Rachel Skidmore is a single mother of two children who i...
Families don’t face just one issue or problem; all of th...
“Hello Muddah, hello Fadduh, Here I am at, Camp Grenada…”
Are you dreading hearing “mom I’m bored,” this summer?
Young adults are more likely to be living at home with t...
Turn on the light of creativity with your kids by unplug...
Outside play + a good night’s sleep = success in element...
The majority of children in the UK are spending less tha...
Canada’s caesarean section rate has increased dramatical...
Approximately one in seven mothers experience postpartum...
Many people think of sensitive children as being fragile...
Over 90% of parents have talked with their teens about w...
The start of a new year is a great time to make resoluti...
With the holiday season quickly approaching, now is a gr...
Spanking is not an effective form of discipline
Six years ago Jack and Frances MacDougall felt stressed ...
Tips for preparing children to be home alone
Parents' primary concern is their children's mental well...
Sexual health education is a topic that has been popping...
Do you find yourself having difficulty letting go and re...
From day camps to swimming and soccer lessons there are ...
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