Reader, Come Home: The Reading Brain in the Digital World – November 8th in Toronto
How is digital technology affecting our reading brains? Dr. Maryanne Wolf, cognitive neuroscientist, Director of the Center for Dyslexia, Diverse Learners, and Social Justice at UCLA, and board member of the Canadian Children’s Literacy Foundation, discusses the impact of technology – both positive and negative – on our reading brains and her new book, Reader, […]
UNICEF Report Card 15: How Education Creates Fairness for Children in Canada
Canada ranks 9th among 38 rich countries on how well countries give children a fair start in life A new UNICEF report released today measures levels of educational inequality in 38 rich countries along different stages of schooling. Findings show Canada’s education system is among the most equitable in the rich world. However, income inequality and its side effects […]
Private Member’s Bill to reinstate the 2006 Children’s Fitness Tax Credit
A Private Member’s Bill to be tabled by Dr. Kellie Leitch, Member of Parliament for Simcoe—Grey, in the House of Commons in November 2018 seeks to reinstate the 2006 Children’s Fitness Tax Credit (CFTC) along with some additional support for parents with children with disabilities. If passed, the Private Member’s Bill will allow: Parents of […]
Canadian Association of Paediatric Health Centres (CAPHC) transitions to Children’s Healthcare Canada
On October 23, 2018 the Canadian Association of Paediatric Health Centres (CAPHC) formally transitioned to a new brand identity, Children’s Healthcare Canada. Visit them at www.childrenshealthcarecanada.ca.
PHE Canada: Share2Care – $10,000 to Support Promising Mental Health Practices
Source: PHE Canada Share2Care is a mental health activation initiative gathering promising practices from across the country to share and inspire others to take action in their class and/or school community. In 2017, PHE Canada, in conjunction with the CAMH and Western University – Centre for School Mental Health and support from The Co-operators, launched […]
Is food allergy a legal disability and how does this affect Canadian schools?
Source: AllerGen Network News In the Canadian legal context, food allergy is considered a disability that must be accommodated by schools. However, food bans are not legally required, according to the conclusions of a new AllerGen study published in Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology. AllerGen investigator Prof. Timothy Caulfield (University of Alberta) led the research, […]
Under 25? U-Report Canada needs you!
U-Report Canada: Giving youth a voice in decisions that affect them If you have ideas that you want to share but need a way to get them heard – then U-Report is for you! U-Report is for youth ages 13-24, in English and French, free and confidential. Become a U-Reporter today! Do you know a young […]
Youth Health Rights: Tweet Chat and Online Focus Group Hosted by the YCRH
In partnership with the AstraZeneca Young Health Program, the Young Canadians Roundtable on Health (YCRH) has been working to engage young people in understanding their health rights and communicating to government their needs for better health access and outcomes. The YCRH has completed a research project with the University of Toronto and held focus groups […]
Food Allergy Canada: This Halloween, shine a light on food allergy
For kids with food allergies, Halloween can present a few challenges and it can be overwhelming at times for parents, especially if you have a child who is newly diagnosed with food allergies. So how can we take the fright out of food allergies, and make Halloween a safer, more inclusive holiday for everyone? By […]
Canadian National Father Involvement Conference
Feb 28 & Mar 1, 2019 in Ottawa Hosted by Dad Central, Fatherhood Matters in the Early Years will focus on supporting and engaging fathers with relevant and effective services, programs, and resources. Their goal is to help provide fathers with the knowledge and support needed around the healthy development of children. Highlights: Dr. Stuart […]