Preventing child falls in the home and at play
Did you know that falls are the leading cause of injury in BC children from birth to 14 years old? I’m a parent and a nurse. Like all parents and caregivers, I want to keep my kids safe while all...
Child and youth health
Youth mental health in the North
“More than two-thirds of young adults living with a mental health problem or illness say their symptoms first appeared when they were children”. Taking the time to teach youth about mental health,...
Talking to our kids: Having a conversation does more than you know
Talking to our kids Lately I’ve been hearing from my colleagues that they don’t know how to talk to their children about mental health issues or suicide in our community. I can relate to their ...
Everyone needs routine: Eat, sleep, be a healthy kid, repeat
Routine is something we all have, whether we admit it or not. We all have our own morning wake-up routine, transportation routes planned, or our bedtime wind-down. It might sound monotonous to think a...
Help is here: Compass and Kelty for all things youth mental wellness
Jointly written by Michelle Horn, Program Manager, Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre and Julie Budkowski, Project Manager, Compass Did you know that in any given year, 1 in 5 Canadians will exper...
Libraries: A place for all
When youth use public libraries, they are often searching for fictional narratives with lived experiences similar to their own, or, in some instances, health information specific to their needs and li...
Milk and young children: What you need to know
In a recent post, I explored how milk and fortified soy beverages fit into the new food guide. Did you know that Canada’s food guide is intended for Canadians two years of age and older? Guidance fo...
