5 Mind-Blowing Ways to Help Your Neurodivergent Child Through BC’s
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Activities that involve pushing, pulling, or carrying provide proprioceptive input, which has a calming effect on the nervous system...
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Curious On How To Gain More Life in 2026? VO2
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What is VO2 max? VO2 max is a measurement of the maximum amount of oxygen your body can utilize during intense exercise.
Planning a Successful Winter Break for Your Neurodivergent Child
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Winter break gets busy fast, but you don't have to attend every event. An overwhelmed child plus more activities rarely leads to joy.
Is the Holiday Season Impacting Your Mental Health? Here are
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For some reason, the holidays always have a way of sneaking up on us. Then, before we know it, we get buried with an endless to-do list. seem to sneak up on us, and before we realize it, we’re buried under an endless to-do list. Here are 3 things to think about to determine if…
Understanding Food Allergies in Canada: What Every Family Needs to
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Food allergy symptoms can appear within minutes or hours after eating...
Childcare Nutrition Programs: What Parents Should Look For (and Why
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Childcare nutrition programs do much more than provide food—they supports the development of lifelong habits and social-emotional skills.
Why It’s Time to #ChangeTheCompliment: Building Confidence That Lasts
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Young girls are regularly complimented on how they look. These compliments start early, often from the moment they are born. Over time, this constant focus on appearance can teach girls that beauty matters most.
Finding Hope, One Tiny Step at a Time: How My
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When I first heard the word clubfoot, I froze. I had never heard of it before. All I knew was that my baby’s tiny feet — the ones I had dreamed of seeing take her first steps — would need treatment, casts, and braces for months, maybe years. I remember holding her close in the…
Advocating for your Neurodivergent Child At School 2025
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...supporting neurodivergent students, sending a neurodivergent child to school can still cause a lot of unease and stress
Ultimate Breast Cancer Awareness Guide: Knowledge, Early Detection, and the
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Breast cancer is not a death sentence when caught early. It’s a battle that can be won with awareness, courage, and timely action.
The Hidden Blame Mothers of Autistic Children Face
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Being the parent of an autistic child comes with additional challenges. These parents carry many unseen and unacknowledged responsibilities.
Back-To-School with Asthma: Advice for Parents & Teachers
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As the back-to-school season is approaching, Asthma Canada is calling on parents to be extra vigilant with their child’s asthma management routine during the "September Asthma Peak." This period, typically occurring during the third week of September, is marked by the highest number of asthma-related hospitalizations among children. Asthma is the most common long-term respiratory…
Healthy meals for kids, savings for families in British Columbia
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Kids in British Columbia are set to benefit from an expanded school food program that will reach 90,000 students in more than 1,000 schools this school year.
Sun Safety for Families in 2025: How Building Essential Lifelong
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Advice for sun safety for families.
Long Awaited Provincial Funding for Life-Changing IVF is Coming to
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There are many reasons IVF is the next or only option for people to grow their families.
Men’s Mental Health Awareness June 2025: The Important Power of
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June is recognized as Men's Mental Health Awareness Month, a crucial time to spotlight an often-overlooked issue: the emotional and psychological well-being of men. In many societies, men are raised with the idea that they must be strong, stoic, and unshakable pillars of their families and communities.
Brain Injury Awareness 2025: Shining a Light on the Invisible
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Every year in March, Brain Injury Awareness Month is observed to bring much-needed attention to an often misunderstood and invisible public health issue—brain injury. This month serves as a vital reminder of the millions of people worldwide who live with the effects of traumatic or acquired brain injuries, as well as the loved ones and…
United Way BC Urges Donations to Tackle Rising Food Insecurity
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Funds to support Regional Community Food Hubs in Burnaby, Delta, Fraser Valley, Pemberton, Surrey, Tri-Cities, Vancouver British Columbians are struggling to put food on the table as grocery prices soar. In 2025, the average Canadian household will spend $800 more on food than last year. For low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities, that’s not…
Understanding Cesarean Section Awareness: Empowering Parents Through Education and Choice
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Every April, International Cesarean Awareness Month (ICAM) shines a vital spotlight on cesarean sections (C-sections), aiming to inform, support, and empower parents with knowledge about this common but often misunderstood surgical birth procedure. With C-sections accounting for a significant percentage of births worldwide, it's crucial that families understand when they are necessary, the potential risks…
National Oral Health Month: A Smile Worth Celebrating
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Each year, National Oral Health Month provides an essential reminder of the importance of maintaining good oral hygiene and the impact it has on our overall health. Celebrated in various countries around the world at different times of the year, this month-long observance aims to promote better oral care practices and create awareness about oral…
Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month: A Guide for Parents
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Cerebral Palsy (CP) is one of the most common motor disabilities in childhood, yet many parents are unaware of what it entails and how to provide the best care for a child with CP. As we observe Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month, it is essential to educate and empower parents with knowledge about the condition, its…
8 Valentine’s Gifts That Won’t Give Your Child a Sugar
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Use Valentine’s Day, the day of love, to get creative, focus on your child’s interests, and discover ways to step away from devices and have fun.
National Cervical Cancer Awareness Month: Promoting Prevention and Empowering Lives
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Cervical cancer remains a significant global health concern, yet it is one of the most preventable and treatable forms of cancer when detected early.
When Cold Season Hits: Essential Tips to Keep Your Child
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Winter is a time of the year when magic fills the air. It encourages coziness with warm sweaters, warm drinks, and warmth next to the fireplace. However, Winter also brings lower outside temperatures, lower immunity, and for children, and battling colds, coughs, and sneezes. It's only normal that kids get sick sometimes. However, there are…
