Health Insight
Children’s Health
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COVID-19 Crisis Leaves Deep Mark on Children’s Mental Health
Children’s mental health in Canada has been a topic of concern over the past few decades, but the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have intensified these worries across the country. While the health crisis posed immediate risks that required correspondingly immediate mitigation efforts, a growing awareness of the longer-term effects these efforts may have had...
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How Scholarships Can Help Students Reach Their Full Potential
The CST Foundation honours achievements and fosters innovation to build a brighter future for students. Joelle Nesdale-Tucker is a recipient of the CST Foundation’s 2023 Founders’ Award. She’s entering her third year at McGill University, studying psychology, sociology, and behavioural science. Like many of her peers, Nesdale-Tucker worked hard to get into McGill, one of the...
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BellaBrave: A Journey of Hope, Resilience, and Inspiration Through Medical Challenges
Discover the remarkable journey of BellaBrave, a young advocate who defies the odds with strength and courage. Through her rare medical conditions, surgeries, and a life-saving transplant, Bella and her family share a message of hope, positivity, and empowerment for all facing challenges.
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Empowering Children and Youth: CDI’s 114-year legacy
For more than 100 years, CDI has helped fill a gap in children’s mental health services with free, accessible programming. Anxiety, depression, trauma-related behavioural challenges, and other mental health issues are on the rise — including in very young children under the age of six. “Up to one in five children in Ontario experience challenges...
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How Omnipod® Simplifies Life for Kids
The Omnipod DASH® Insulin Management System simplifies life with diabetes for both children and their caregivers. The magic of being a child is all about spontaneity and adventure. It’s about believing in fairytales, wonder, and the extraordinary. It’s building forts, jumping in puddles, climbing trees, and playing dress-up. Freedom, discovery, and following dreams — these...
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Improving Sensory Skills? Learn and Play with These Toys
Inspired by inclusivity, the knowledgeable staff at TFH Canada provides products that will boost everyone’s skill set, no matter their sensory preferences. For many, it’s typical to take their body’s senses for granted. Even though they’re our live-in interpreters that determine the way we experience the world, people don’t often take time to truly contemplate...
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Top Trends in Kids’ Nutrition and How to Serve Them up at Home
As the kiddos head back to school, these are the latest trends in kids nutrition, according to Chloe Cheng, Registered Dietitian with Wholesome Kids Catering. Cheng offers some simple tips for families ready to start the new school year! Brain boosting foods The brain controls many functions, including our thoughts, emotions, movement, breathing, speech and...
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Back to School Homework: Prepare for the September Asthma Peak
As the new school year has begun, parents must be vigilant in preparing for the annual ‘September Asthma Peak,’ safeguarding their children’s health. With children returning to the classroom this month, it’s an important reminder that parents should be taking the appropriate steps to prepare for the ‘September Asthma Peak’ — the annual peak in...
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Empowering Children’s Emotional and Mental Well-being: Insights from a Mom and Advocate
An inspiring mother shares her journey to promote children’s emotional well-being and offers valuable advice for nurturing resilient kids. Follow Tanisha on Instagram @tanishalvalcinn or on TikTok @mommy.andemma.
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Navigating Screen Time: A Guide for Parents and Caregivers
In today’s digital age, children’s screen time has become a prominent part of their daily lives. As technology advances, parents and caregivers often grapple with balancing their children’s screen use with developing healthy habits. To address this challenge, MediaSmarts, a Canadian charitable organization dedicated to digital media literacy, and the Canadian Paediatric Society recommend following...