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The Parent Trip - Canadians

We’re back! If you missed my column a few weeks ago, we went down to Disneyland after some urging from a close friend.

Jan 26, 2015 6:00 PM Read more >

B.C. Literacy: A Family Culture of Reading

Family culture is apparent in several parts of our lives. These are great places to create a change and show what we value.

Jan 21, 2015 5:00 PM Read more >

The Parent Trip - Frustrated Words

Parenting is hard. Sometimes, when you least expect it, it can kick you right in the teeth.

Jan 20, 2015 3:00 PM Read more >

Part IV: Drugs, Alcohol and Mental Health Problems – Which Came First?

Alcohol and marijuana (or cannabis) are the substances most used by B.C. teenagers, writes Dr. David Smith.

Jan 20, 2015 9:00 AM Read more >

Part V: Eating Disorders and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Dr. David Smith looks at the effects and symptoms of deadly illnesses like bulimia and anorexia nervosa.

Jan 20, 2015 9:00 AM Read more >

The Parent Trip - Disneyland

So we’re going to Disneyland. The most magical place on earth. According to their marketing department anyways.

Jan 14, 2015 10:00 AM Read more >

Lieutenant Governor sponsors youth environment program

Grants available for teachers, youth educators to provide hands-on experience with community ecosystem projects

Jan 7, 2015 12:00 PM Read more >

The Parent Trip - Video Games

I’ve got gamers. Somehow, right under my nose, my three and five year olds have become feverishly passionate about something I hate.

Jan 5, 2015 6:00 PM Read more >

Part III: Youth Dealing with Depression

We all feel sad from time-to-time – it's a normal and appropriate response to disappointment and loss.

Dec 19, 2014 8:00 AM Read more >

Part II: Fear Not – There is Help for Children and Youth with Anxiety

Everyone has times of feeling anxious, scared or fearful. Without it, we would never have survived as humans, writes Dr. David Smith.

Dec 16, 2014 11:00 AM Read more >