On November 19, 2021, the pediatric Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine was approved by Health Canada for children aged five to 11 years old. Dr. Zaneta Lim, a Terrace-based pediatrician, offered to support the l...
Now that children ages 5-11 are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, I wanted to learn more about what kids think of the vaccine. I decided to sit down with my 8-year-old nephew, Jackson, and ask him ab...
(Author’s note: In this story, I’ve used the terms “father” and “dad.” I recognize this doesn’t reflect every family’s reality, but I hope the information is useful for any support per...
The scenario: you’ve served up a meal or snack to the kids, and a lot goes uneaten. It’s so common (!) and frustrates many adults, not just because of the food itself, but also the effort that ...
(This story was co-authored by Northern Health dietitians Lise Luppens and Emilia Moulechkova) Ahhh, spring – a season full of change and possibility! While spring may look a bit different for fa...
Child & Youth Mental Health and Substance Use Resources for Families is a new NH document that gives youth and families clarity and direction on where to seek help for mental health and subst...
What does it mean to be a “good eater,” and how can we support children and youth to eat well? Whether you’re a parent or caregiver feeding kids at home, or an educator who wants to promot...
