Mental Health Week in Canada: De-Stigmatizing Eating Disorders
By Hannah Baillie (General member, The Young Canadians Roundtable on Health) October 3 – 9 is Mental Health Week in Canada, a time to reflect on the aspects of our wellbeing that aren’t tangible or physical, but are nonetheless an important part of our health and wellness. Even with initiatives like Mental Health Week, Bell […]
The transition back to in-class learning: Considering youth with ADHD
By Christine O’Meara (General member, The Young Canadians Roundtable on Health) As Canadians receive their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and COVID-19 cases steadily decrease, many are hopeful of a normal return to in-person classes in the fall. The abrupt upheaval of everyone’s routine in March 2020 was a difficult transition, causing stress and […]
MLSE Foundation releases findings from Change the Game research project
The MLSE Foundation is excited to share the results and recommendations from the Change the Game research project. COVID-19 shut downs have presented a rare opportunity to experience what life is like without sport, to evaluate and reflect on what is important, and reimagine a better way for youth to develop through sport. Between March […]
New Brunswick Child and Youth Advocate releases interim report and recommendations on youth suicide prevention and mental health services
CW: suicide The Child and Youth Advocate’s Youth Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Service’s Review has reached its midway point and has released its interim report, outlining recommendations for the Government of New Brunswick on suicide prevention and youth mental health services. This formal review stemmed from the death of Lexi Daken in Fredericton at […]
Safe Kids Week is happening May 30 to June 5!
Parachute Safe Kids Week (SKW) is Parachute Canada’s annual campaign to raise public awareness of child safety issues in Canada, encouraging community involvement as part of the solution. This year, Parachute Safe Kids Week takes place May 30 to June 5, 2021. The topic of 2021’s Safe Kids Week digital campaign is outdoor play, encouraging […]
New International Recommendations for Managing Food Allergies in Childcare Centres & Schools
Source: AllerGen An international panel of food allergy experts and stakeholders has published evidence-informed recommendations for managing food allergies in childcare centres and schools. Published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, the research offers guidance for personnel training, stock epinephrine, food restrictions, and other interventions aimed at managing the risk of allergic reactions to […]
The Young Canadians’ Parliament is Launching for a Second Year
Children First Canada is launching a second year of the Young Canadians’ Parliament (YCP). Through this growing movement, young people under 18 are speaking up for their rights and sharing their views with parliamentarians. YCP members will work on advocacy plans with other young people. This will require approximately five hours per month between June […]
InTO the Ravines Grant Program Application is Open!
Park People, in partnership with the City of Toronto, have launched the InTO the Ravines Grants program. The $1,000 grants will support grassroots community groups, Indigenous organizations, park friends groups, community associations, BIAs, neighbourhood groups, local community agencies, and others to host two simple environmentally-focused events either in person or online. Successful applicants will use […]
The Paediatric Inpatient Research Network (PIRN) is Looking to Identify Priorities in Paediatric Hospital Care Research
The Paediatric Inpatient Research Network (PIRN) is working with the James Lind Alliance on a Paediatric Hospital Care Priority Setting Partnership (PSP) which seeks to better understand the questions Canadians have about paediatric hospital care. PIRN is now launching phase 2 of the project and are looking for parents, caregivers, children or teens who was […]
Spotlighting Children and Youth with Disabilities and How You Can Be an Ally
By Emily Chan (General member, The Young Canadians Roundtable on Health) In 2017, Statistics Canada found that one in five (22%) of the Canadian population had one or more disabilities – or around 6.2 million Canadians. Of this number, over 200,000 are children and youth, many of whom live with multiple disabilities. The Canadian Survey […]
