Friendship is an important part of a child's life, and it can be both heartwarming and heartbreaking. But it also provides lessons that parents need to stay out of.

While a mask can be uncomfortable, parents of medically vulnerable kids aren’t comfortable removing masks in school.

The Ukraine crisis is the latest anxiety-laden topic that parents are having to tackle with their children.

Curiosity about sex and pornography is completely natural and healthy, but the key is to make sure our children understand the difference between what is real and what is "entertainment."

As Valentine's Day approaches, romance should be in the air — but it seems COVID-19 might be the only thing floating on the breeze right now.

Expecting a baby can be frightening and confusing and amazing, especially if it's your first — and being pregnant during a pandemic can heighten those feelings even more.

Throughout the pandemic, parents have dealt with the incredible stress of keeping their children safe from the coronavirus. But even though a COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for children aged 5-11, the number of shots being given to younger kids is still low.  

Amid the turmoil of another impending COVID Christmas, there's some hope that the hardships we've endured for almost two years has given us a newfound appreciation for what's important at this time of year.

Low-income families struggle with poverty and food insecurity at the best of times, says the executive director of advocacy group First Call, whose recent report card found there are 156,560 children and youth living in poor households in B.C.

After a summer of extreme heat and forest fires, it's no longer possible to pretend that we aren't in a dire situation when it comes to the environment. So how can we get our kids on board with saving the planet?

While the thought of trick-or-treating might still be too much for many, Halloween could be an ideal time to face up to some of our fears.

University is one big step into adulthood for many teens, and that can mean a lot of growing pains for parents and their children.  

Take a moment amid everything else to embrace the possibilities and thrills that can come at the start of the school year. 

As case numbers have risen again and the province continues to burn, there's not just a hint of fall in the air, but also a feeling of unease that it's not over yet. At the same time, there's also gratitude for the freedoms we've experienced over the summer that might be taken away again. 

We didn't "let ourselves go" during the pandemic, we just reacted to its stress and complications — and that is reflected in our bodies.

After a year of online learning and strict safety measures in schools, kids and parents are looking forward to a much needed summer break. 

As vaccination rates rise and cases of COVID-19 continue to decline, it seems more likely we'll be on track for the slow return to a more relaxed life for the summer and beyond. But while this is the cause for safe celebrations, it's not without worry.

Warmer weather can conjure up lazy days spent at the beach and backyard barbecues with friends. But as B.C. grapples with its third wave, are we in for a cruel summer?

It’s been one year of parenting through a pandemic. Through the good and the bad, families have made it through the lows and celebrated the highs.