Upcoming Events

Thursday, March 7, 2013 - Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Vancouver
Vancouver Playhouse

PEP Talks www.PEPTalkSeries.com, is a new speaker series presented by the Vancouver International Children’s Festival. PEP Talks brings to Vancouver four compelling speakers over four consecutive months (March through June 2013) to delve into the challenging and sometimes messy world of parenting today’s millennial child.PEP Talks events is a parenting educational program that takes place at the Vancouver Playhouse (600 Hamilton St.) on March 7, April 10, May 15 and June 12 at 7:30 pm. Ticket prices are $130 for the entire series or $35 per speaker, with net proceeds to benefit the Vancouver International Children’s Festival. more

Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Vancouver, BC
SFU Goldcorp Centre for the Arts at Woodward's, #149 West Hastings Street

Join Dave Meslin and Simon Fraser University’s Centre for Dialogue on Wednesday, May 29 for Building a Culture of Participation. Meslin will present ideas from his groundbreaking project, The Fourth Wall, that empower residents to shape their cities far beyond the simple act of voting. Participants will have an opportunity to interact and present their own ideas for strengthening Vancouver’s civic democracy. An after-event reception will allow the conversation to continue in an informal setting over complimentary snacks.The lecture is free, however pre-registration is required. For more information, please click here. more

Wednesday, July 24, 2013, 9:00am - Sunday, July 28, 2013, 4:45pm
Vancouver, BC
Westin Bayshore Hotel

A powerful and enriching conference for everyone trying their best in raising, educating, or counseling children and youth, wishing they had more guidance, wishing they knew more about what the research says. Hear about the latest advances in neuroscience, medicine, and developmental science from the remarkable scientists who made the discoveries,  presented with clarity & enthusiasm in ways parents and the general public can understand, see the immediate relevance of, and use.  more

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