https://www.castanet.net/edition/news-story--1025-.htm Thu, 10 Oct 2019 11:22:40 PDT Updated every 10 minutes - FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY Copyright: (C) Castanet.net https://www.castanet.net/rss/ https://www.castanet.net/main_images/logos/KelownaLogos/Castanet_Logo.jpg https://www.castanet.net/edition/news-story--1025-.htm https://www.castanet.net/news/Change-Starts-Here/130956/Unplug-and-Play-Week https://www.castanet.net/news/Change-Starts-Here/130956/Unplug-and-Play-Week Sun, 25 Jan 2015 05:00:00 PDT Contributed Screens are a part of family life and they play many roles in our technology-based society. It is important for parents to be aware of screen time and strive for a healthy balance with other activities. Here are a few strategies to reduce the screen time battles in your home: 1. No... https://www.castanet.net/news/Change-Starts-Here/129260/Basics-for-babies https://www.castanet.net/news/Change-Starts-Here/129260/Basics-for-babies Fri, 02 Jan 2015 05:00:00 PDT Contributed For many families, welcoming a new baby brings joy as well as additional financial obligations. Unfortunately, for some families the basic items needed by their infant are simply beyond reach. Essentials for Life, a program run by the Karis Support Society and funded by United Way, ensures that thes... https://www.castanet.net/news/Change-Starts-Here/127826/Success-By-6 https://www.castanet.net/news/Change-Starts-Here/127826/Success-By-6 Wed, 03 Dec 2014 05:00:00 PDT Contributed Louise Osmond knows that strong relationships are the foundation to working effectively with children and families. At 24 years old, with a 3-year old toddler and a newborn baby, Louise Osmond became a single parent. With the support of many community agencies and programs she was able to complet... https://www.castanet.net/news/Change-Starts-Here/125157/Support-for-seniors https://www.castanet.net/news/Change-Starts-Here/125157/Support-for-seniors Sun, 02 Nov 2014 05:00:00 PDT Contributed Asking for help is difficult for most people. It can be especially daunting if a senior has always been independent, and then suddenly needs more support because of an illness, injury or other sudden life change. For many years, United Way has helped ensure that assistance is available to seniors...