We bring you excellent local parenting information in a clear and non-commercial setting. We promote small local entrepreneurs as well as numerous free or low cost public services and resources.
We welcome your suggestions and comments - together we can further strengthen Vancouver's vibrant parenting community!
Polliwog is a not for profit site.
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We at Polliwog only list companies that provide great service. It's that simple.
We particularly like promoting local, independent small businesses - they deserve all our support.
We don't charge for listings - i.e. you can't buy your way in. The listings are based on our experience as clients and discerning consumers.
We visit and contact the stores, review their web sites, talk to the Owners and bring you their stories. And we bring you our impressions.
Polliwog features section has articles on various relevant topics. We bring you knowledge, advice and different ponts of view.
Our writers are highly skilled and motivated, and we are very proud of the collective experience we bring you. Our writers get paid (well not alot, but it's still pay) - this ensures our indepence as online journalists - we do not accept contributions from writers who are promoting their own services or businesses.
Bita Ardabili - parenting
Laura Arpiainen - editor
Anne Casselman - science writer
Stephanie Hodges - nutritionist
Anne Marie Long - parenting
Tamsin Miley - legal counsel
Dr. Thomas Pullano - paediatrician
Sara Scott-Harper - design
Brett Whitelaw - parenting
Murray Wood - parenting
1st Class Web - website
