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How to boost our breastfeeding ratio Breastfeeding is a natural, learned behaviour and one of the most effective ways to

Early identification for children

You may be the first to observe missed developmental milestones, or difficulties with communication, social interaction and motor skills.  Perhaps

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A parent’s guide to car seat safety

In Canada, babies and children in vehicles must be properly secured with the right kind of seat or restraint. Car seats, booster seats, and seat belts can prevent many injuries or deaths. What type of car seat should I use? Rear-facing car seat: • All infants must use a rear-facing

How to select eye-safe toys

By Dr. Vivian Hill Accidents can happen. Each year, many children end up in the emergency room with toy-related eye injuries that might have been prevented. It’s easy to get carried away with flashy toy purchases in the excitement of birthdays and other celebrations. However, adults should be aware of

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Early identification for children

You may be the first to observe missed developmental milestones, or difficulties with communication, social interaction and motor skills.  Perhaps no one has realized consistent struggles exist or perhaps parents deny that their child has a problem. The family physician may have told the parents that the child will outgrow

Just the facts about mental health

Conversations about mental health are becoming more common, yet myths and  misconceptions still shape the way workplaces, family and friends and society in general views those who are facing challenges.  Though often unintentional incorrect information reinforces stigma and discourages people from disclosing and/or seeking support. To foster a culture of

Parenting

Even gritty people get discouraged

Setbacks discourage me There, I’ve said it. I’ve admitted that I, Angela Duckworth, scholar of grit and admirer of all things excellent, have come up

Early identification for children

You may be the first to observe missed developmental milestones, or difficulties with communication, social interaction and motor skills.  Perhaps no one has realized consistent struggles exist or perhaps parents deny that their child has a problem. The family physician may have told the parents that the child will outgrow

Helping teens to develop close friendships

Few things are as important to teens’ emotional development and maturity as having friends that they can rely on and confide in. But teens aren’t all equally good at developing close friendships. What can parents do to help them along? Here’s what the experts say: Teach the value of friendship

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How to boost our breastfeeding ratio Breastfeeding is a natural, learned behaviour and one of the most effective ways to give babies a healthy start

Turning the page 

The benefits of reading for younger people While some argue it may have fallen out of fashion, the benefits of reading for children and young adults are robust. Reading can help improve cognitive ability, enhance language skills and build greater empathy over time.  Over the last twenty years reading for

Spirit Bear: A Bearrister for First Nations Children

The first thing that strikes you when you meet Spirit Bear is that he loves children. In spite of his broad recognition and a growing list of accolades, he has remained focused squarely on advocating for equity for First Nations children, youth, and families. Spirit Bear, Cindy Blackstock, and their

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How to boost our breastfeeding ratio Breastfeeding is a natural, learned behaviour and one of the most effective ways to give babies a healthy start

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Turning the page 

The benefits of reading for younger people While some argue it may have fallen out of fashion, the benefits of reading for children and young

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