The YCRH Blog: Child and youth well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic
By Stacie Smith (Director of Relations and Outreach, Young Canadians Roundtable on Health) The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact on many people’s lives, especially children and youth. There are many uncertainties for them, such as wondering when they might be able to play with their friends again and what the upcoming school […]
CHILD Cohort Study video: New scientific insights into breastfeeding
The CHILD Cohort Study’s new video about the study’s breastfeeding research is now available. The playfully animated short video, CHILD Cohort Study: New scientific insights into breastfeeding, presents numerous CHILD research findings about breastfeeding and its impact on children’s health and development. Watch the video:
Guiding Youth through COVID-19: A Webinar for Youth Allies
In partnership with Alberta Health Services, the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) is hosting “Guiding Youth through COVID-19: A Webinar for Youth Allies” on Monday, June 29, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., EST. This webinar is intended for parents, teachers, coaches, counsellors, healthcare professionals and anyone in a position to support and […]
Parachute presents Upstream: The importance of prevention
An online talk by New York Times best-selling author Dan Heath On Monday, July 6, 2020 at 1 p.m. EDT, National Injury Prevention Day, Upstream author Dan Heath will share solutions for preventing problems, rather than reacting to them. A question-and-answer period will follow the talk. The webinar will be hosted by Pamela Fuselli, President and […]
Children’s Healthcare Canada: Call for Abstracts
2020 will mark a special edition of the Children’s Healthcare Canada flagship annual conference. In an effort to keep delegates and their families safe and closer to the patients they are caring for, the event this year will leverage digital technology to bring attendees face to face with thought leaders and influencers in children’s health. […]
Inaugural recipient of the Sears Undergraduate Summer Studentship
Source: CHILD Cohort Study The CHILD Cohort Study (CHILD) has launched the Sears Undergraduate Summer Studentship – a special training award for an undergraduate university student to work with a CHILD research team for 12 weeks. Faith Kirabo, a student at the University of Manitoba, is the inaugural recipient of the award. Faith is working with Dr. […]
ParticipACTION Releases 2020 Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth
Source: ParticipACTION ParticipACTION is proud to announce the launch of the ParticipACTION Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth, which alongside their Adult Report Card, forms the most comprehensive assessment of physical activity in Canada. This year, Canadian children received a “D+” grade for Overall Physical Activity, “D+” for Sedentary Behaviour, “B” for […]
Winners of CHILD Poster Contest announced!
Source: AllerGen.ca The CHILD Cohort Study’s first Poster Contest prompted a national outpouring of creativity by Study participants. A total of 220 kids submitted their colourful creations about their experiences as Study participants. Submissions originated from participants ranging in age from 7 to 11 years old at all four Study sites across Canada (Vancouver, Edmonton, […]
Join the 60 Minute Kids’ Club for FREE from home
Why: With so many children displaced from school , the 60 Minute Kids’ Club is making its program available to families, clubs and organizations free of charge in order to support physical and mental well-being at home. What: The 60 Minute Kids’ Club is a unique program designed to support the development of physical literacy […]
mindyourmind: Calling youth mental health changemakers
Source: mindyourmind mindyourmind is looking for volunteers to be a part of their cross-Canada project, youthexperts online! WHO: Seeking young people across Canada who are between the ages of 15-29, and are passionate about mental health and creating change within their communities. WHAT: Online mentorship from mental health professionals to develop your idea, including help with […]