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.
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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…
Island Girls Gone Orange
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A fun story about a mother dealing with her daughter's colour change.
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.
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.
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.
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…
Prevent the Summer Slide: Engaging Neurodivergent and Neurotypical Kids with
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Each summer, students risk losing up to 39% of the academic skills they gained during the school year—a phenomenon often referred to as summer learning loss, or the “Summer Slide”.
Menstrual Hygiene Day: Guiding Young Girls Through Early Periods with
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Each year on May 28, the world marks Menstrual Hygiene Day, a time dedicated to breaking taboos, raising awareness, and promoting safe and healthy practices around menstruation. While much of the conversation often centers on teenagers and adult women, an important and often overlooked group also needs support—young girls who start menstruating early. For some…
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…
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.
The Power of Connection: Strengthening Bonds in Neurodivergent Parenting
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Relationships are at the core of our human experience. We connect, make friends, and often make life-changing decisions based on our bonds with others. But as parents, have we ever stopped to evaluate our relationship with our own children? Children don’t come with a parenting manual; they arrive in our lives, and we do our…
Six Wellness-Inspired Holiday Gifts for Kids: Meaningful Ideas to Spark
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The holiday season often brings excitement over the latest gadgets and trendy toys. While these gifts can be thrilling in the moment, they may miss the opportunity to offer something truly meaningful: the gift of connection and wellness. This year, why not choose presents that inspire kids to recharge, connect, and grow? Thoughtful gifts like…
BC Families Face Long Drives for Critical Childcare
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How Ronald Macdonald House eases the travel burden When a child becomes critically ill, no parent is prepared for the emotional and physical toll it takes. With only 16 specialized children’s hospitals in Canada, parents not only face the stress of their child’s health battle but also the challenge of long-distance travel to access the…
The Best Ways to Ensure Your Kids Eat Less Sugar
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As parents, we all want what’s best for our kids—especially when it comes to their health. Butwith sugary snacks and processed foods lurking at every turn, keeping their sugar intake incheck can feel like a full-time job. As a dad of two and a food entrepreneur, I totally get it. Not only am I focused…
National Bullying Prevention Month: Understanding the Impact and Promoting Change
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October marks National Bullying Prevention Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the harmful effects of bullying and uniting communities to prevent it. Bullying remains a significant issue affecting children, adolescents, and even adults across various settings. It can take many forms, including physical aggression, verbal harassment, social exclusion, and cyberbullying. The effects of…
Is Outdoor Risky Play The Secret to Healthier Kids?
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Think back to a favourite childhood play memory. Chances are, it took place outdoors and involved a small element of risk—whether playing near a stream, climbing trees or enjoying a game of street hockey. Little did you realize it at the time, but this very activity played a crucial role in supporting your development. In…
Breathe easy: doctors share tips to protect your family’s health
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Taking steps to protect your family’s health at home is a natural instinct. If there’s mold, you clean it. If you have a pest infestation, you remove them. But, there's a major pollutant commonly used in homes across Canada that increases risks to health that not enough people are aware of: gas. Across North America,…
What to expect and how to help your child through
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Adolescence is a time when youth typically want to fit in with their peers and be seen as similar to their peers. Yet, when adolescents don’t understand the changes their bodies are going through during puberty, many are left feeling different from their peers, and worry that they are not “normal.” The truth is that…
When Does “Clean Eating” Go Too Far? with Dr. Edward
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Eating disorders and disordered eating thrive in secrecy, so detecting them in your children and teens can often be difficult. However, there are signs and clues to be on the lookout for as a parent.
Important Update: Early prevention program improves child mental health and
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Findings from the Children’s Health Policy Centre’s (CHPC) scientific evaluation of the program Nurse-Family Partnership have shown that it improved maternal-reported child language and mental health at age two years.
6 Ways to Nurture Children’s Mental Health
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In today's fast-paced and challenging world, it is essential for parents to prioritize their children's mental health. The well-being of children directly impacts their overall development, academic performance, and future success.
