The Times They Are a-Changin

By Kim Adamson posted Jun 17th 2011 at 8:32 AM

A favourite tune by one of my favourite artists - Bob Dylan.

Last night I was out walking and I was struck by the number of Dads I saw out with their kids.  It made me think - the times really have changed.

 

Does public investment in children 0-6 really benefit everyone?

By Kim Adamson posted Jan 29th 2010 at 8:14 AM

Welcome to the new Success By 6 BC blog.  We want to inform, engage and inspire people to think about Early Childhood Development (ECD) in a whole new light.

So, does public investment into the early years really benefit everyone?  Lots of people seem to think so.

 

Anonymous Child Care Comments Not the Way to Choose!

By Kim Adamson posted Aug 27th 2010 at 10:40 AM

Recently I heard a story on the radio about a new website that allows parents to post anonymous reviews about their child care provider.

 

What is School Readiness?

By Kim Adamson posted Sep 8th 2010 at 1:38 PM

Kids are heading back to school this week.  Parents with older kids are glad as by now many of them have taken up the lament, “I’m boooored...there’s nothing to doooo...”

 

Our World Depends on Children

By Kim Adamson posted Feb 19th 2010 at 10:22 AM

It is the year 2035.  The last child born on earth was born in 2010.  Inexplicably, women around the globe stopped getting pregnant, children ceased to be born. 

 

The Beauty of British Columbia

By Kim Adamson posted Oct 4th 2010 at 9:19 AM

Yesterday I drove from Vancouver to Nelson BC.  What an amazing province we live in!  From the mountain passes, to the clear lakes and rivers, to the beautiful valley as you enter Grand Forks; I drove in awe of the unique characteristics of every region.

 

They Are Our Neighbours

By Kim Adamson posted Nov 11th 2010 at 4:13 PM

For several years I ran the Nelson Family Place.

 

Why is the EDI Important?

By Kim Adamson posted Nov 30th 2010 at 11:35 AM

Would it surprise you to know that 30% of BC’s children entering kindergarten are vulnerable?

 

Who's Going to Take Care of the Boomers?

By Kim Adamson posted Mar 15th 2010 at 8:13 AM

Some more thoughts on why tax dollars should go to support young children.

 

What is a Traditional Family?

By Kim Adamson posted Dec 17th 2010 at 3:30 PM

At dinner the other night my grown daughters and I were reflecting on their very complex extended family and the impact they had in their lives. 

My oldest daughter’s Dad died before she was born and we’ve stayed close with his large family.