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national child and youth mental health day 2025: a guide for parents to support your child’s mental health    
“children don’t necessarily have the language or capacity to express how they’re feeling or what’s going on in relation to mental health”
angelica bottaro
mental health
may 07, 2025
by refraining from judgment and keeping the conversation light but attentive, your children will start to feel more open to discussing things with you, regardless of their age.

canada election 2025: why the next prime minister must confront the youth mental health crisis
canada has the resources and the tools to lead in youth mental health— what’s missing is national leadership.
dr. elizabeth cawley, playspace and emmy egulu, international association for youth mental health
mental health
apr 28, 2025
mental health challenges often manifest long before age 15—approximately 70 per cent of mental health problems begin in childhood or early adolescence (before the age of 15).

maternal trauma and its effects on unborn children and grandchildren
new research has found that while psychological damage plays a role in intergenerational trauma, there’s also a biological component at play.
angelica bottaro
women's health
apr 07, 2025
new research paves the way for understanding how intergenerational trauma can affect even those who did not directly experience the original traumatic event.

pregnancy and infant loss remembrance day: supporting grieving parents through unimaginable loss
supporting grieving parents, especially after a profound loss like pregnancy or infant loss, is all about sensitivity, understanding, and respect for their journey.
andrew robichaud
grief
oct 15, 2024
supporting grieving parents is about being present and offering understanding without imposing expectations.

back-to-school health tips for parents: setting the stage for a healthy and successful school year
by encouraging healthy habits for the school year, you can help set your child up for success now and for the rest of their lives.
angelica bottaro
parenting
aug 30, 2024
summer might have pushed bedtime back an hour or two, but now that the back-to-school routine is about to be restored, getting your children onto a sleep schedule conducive to 2022年世界杯名单猜测 is vital.

add liver health to your back-to-school list: a nutritionist’s guide for back-to-school meal planning
while the liver might not be top of mind when thinking about kids’ health, its role in their overall well-being is critical.
laura dellandrea, holistic nutritionist with the canadian liver foundation
liver diseases
aug 29, 2024
the healthy liver pantry features recipes that focus on liver-friendly ingredients and provide realistic meal and snack options that are both delicious and beneficial.

small bits of happiness: how two teen sisters are helping others find happiness and connection
finding "small bits of happiness" is easier than you think, and two teen entrepreneurs are showing you just how simple it can be to find more joy in life.
karen hawthorne
mental health
jul 16, 2024
mercedes and anastasia korngut are passionate about helping others find small joys in an ever-evolving and stressful world.

opinion: dyslexia and other reading difficulties can be aided with better screening
across canada, over one-third of young adults are currently not attaining the level of literacy that statistics canada considers necessary to fully participate in the modern economy.
alicia smith, executive director, dyslexia canada
children
may 23, 2024
over 95 per cent of reading difficulties, including those associated with dyslexia, can be prevented when schools screen children to accurately identify those at risk.
powered by
canadian society for exercise physiology
powered by
canadian coalition for seniors’ mental health (ccsmh)
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breast cancer canada

national child and youth mental health day 2025: a guide for parents to support your child’s mental health    
“children don’t necessarily have the language or capacity to express how they’re feeling or what’s going on in relation to mental health”
angelica bottaro
mental health
may 07, 2025
by refraining from judgment and keeping the conversation light but attentive, your children will start to feel more open to discussing things with you, regardless of their age.

canada election 2025: why the next prime minister must confront the youth mental health crisis
canada has the resources and the tools to lead in youth mental health— what’s missing is national leadership.
dr. elizabeth cawley, playspace and emmy egulu, international association for youth mental health
mental health
apr 28, 2025
mental health challenges often manifest long before age 15—approximately 70 per cent of mental health problems begin in childhood or early adolescence (before the age of 15).

maternal trauma and its effects on unborn children and grandchildren
new research has found that while psychological damage plays a role in intergenerational trauma, there’s also a biological component at play.
angelica bottaro
women's health
apr 07, 2025
new research paves the way for understanding how intergenerational trauma can affect even those who did not directly experience the original traumatic event.

pregnancy and infant loss remembrance day: supporting grieving parents through unimaginable loss
supporting grieving parents, especially after a profound loss like pregnancy or infant loss, is all about sensitivity, understanding, and respect for their journey.
andrew robichaud
grief
oct 15, 2024
supporting grieving parents is about being present and offering understanding without imposing expectations.
powered by
canadian society for exercise physiology

back-to-school health tips for parents: setting the stage for a healthy and successful school year
by encouraging healthy habits for the school year, you can help set your child up for success now and for the rest of their lives.
angelica bottaro
parenting
aug 30, 2024
summer might have pushed bedtime back an hour or two, but now that the back-to-school routine is about to be restored, getting your children onto a sleep schedule conducive to 2022年世界杯名单猜测 is vital.

add liver health to your back-to-school list: a nutritionist’s guide for back-to-school meal planning
while the liver might not be top of mind when thinking about kids’ health, its role in their overall well-being is critical.
laura dellandrea, holistic nutritionist with the canadian liver foundation
liver diseases
aug 29, 2024
the healthy liver pantry features recipes that focus on liver-friendly ingredients and provide realistic meal and snack options that are both delicious and beneficial.

small bits of happiness: how two teen sisters are helping others find happiness and connection
finding "small bits of happiness" is easier than you think, and two teen entrepreneurs are showing you just how simple it can be to find more joy in life.
karen hawthorne
mental health
jul 16, 2024
mercedes and anastasia korngut are passionate about helping others find small joys in an ever-evolving and stressful world.

opinion: dyslexia and other reading difficulties can be aided with better screening
across canada, over one-third of young adults are currently not attaining the level of literacy that statistics canada considers necessary to fully participate in the modern economy.
alicia smith, executive director, dyslexia canada
children
may 23, 2024
over 95 per cent of reading difficulties, including those associated with dyslexia, can be prevented when schools screen children to accurately identify those at risk.
powered by
canadian coalition for seniors’ mental health (ccsmh)
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