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grandmothers find it easier to empathize with grandchildren than their adult children: study
researchers also identified increases in cognitive function in the brains of grandmothers who spend a lot of time with their grandkids.
chris arnold
brain health
nov 17, 2021
researchers say this type of study on older brains is rare when not looking at dementia or other disorders related to aging. (getty)

the way i see it: our system is failing youth with eating disorders
once a person getting care for an eating disorder in hospital turns 17 years old, they are released into the world without the infrastructure and protection they need to recover, says natalya anderson.
natalya anderson
eating disorders
nov 17, 2021
lack of support when out in the world can be difficult for eating disorder recovery. (getty)

levreault and bierstone: parents need 10 paid sick days to care for their children
how do we instruct parents to keep their child home, while knowing they would have to miss work and risk not being able to pay rent? premier doug ford needs to get behind legislation that will fix this.
ottawa citizen
世界杯决赛2022
nov 17, 2021
students get ready to start the school day in this winter 2021 photos. how many school closures could have been prevented if parents did not have to choose between losing their wages and sending their child with yet another runny nose to school?

pandemic left its mark on quebec's youngest, study concludes
no deaths, but anxiety, depression, and domestic violence on the rise.
the montreal gazette
世界杯决赛2022
nov 17, 2021
"the risk of hospitalization for covid-19 is very low in children, and there have been no fatalities due to covid-19 in children between the ages of 0 and 5," a study by the province's early childhood observatory has found. but there have been psychological impacts.

covid-19 guide: everything you need to know about vaccinations for kids 5 to 11
a decision by health canada on vaccinations for kids ages 5-11 is expected before the end of november.
jacquie miller
世界杯决赛2022
nov 17, 2021
mason lawrence, 9, gives a thumbs-up after receiving a covid-19 vaccination at a pop-up site in new york city on nov. 8. the vaccine was cleared for children ages 5-11 in the united states in early november.

local museums, national gallery will require visitors 12-plus to be vaccinated starting dec. 1
“requiring vaccination is another way the museums are ensuring a safe environment for all visitors.”
ottawa citizen
世界杯决赛2022
nov 15, 2021
the canadian museum of nature in ottawa.

opinion: the pandemic makes it hard for a kid to have a cold. but antibiotics are not the answer
a cold or the flu can mean weeks away from school and lost work time for parents, but there is no quick fix for symptoms.
dr. olivia ostrow & dr. janet reynolds
children
nov 15, 2021
your best shot at protecting your child from getting sick this winter is making sure routine vaccines are up-to-date, including the flu shot, say dr. olivia ostrow (left) and dr. janet reynolds. supplied

fitness: how active are our kids after school?
children are spending less time being physically active, with more and more free play being replaced by adult-led programs that don’t always prioritize keeping kids moving.
jill barker, special to the montreal gazette
世界杯决赛2022
nov 15, 2021
according to a report by participaction, kids average only 14 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise between 3 and 6 p.m. on weekdays.
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grandmothers find it easier to empathize with grandchildren than their adult children: study
researchers also identified increases in cognitive function in the brains of grandmothers who spend a lot of time with their grandkids.
chris arnold
brain health
nov 17, 2021
researchers say this type of study on older brains is rare when not looking at dementia or other disorders related to aging. (getty)

the way i see it: our system is failing youth with eating disorders
once a person getting care for an eating disorder in hospital turns 17 years old, they are released into the world without the infrastructure and protection they need to recover, says natalya anderson.
natalya anderson
eating disorders
nov 17, 2021
lack of support when out in the world can be difficult for eating disorder recovery. (getty)

levreault and bierstone: parents need 10 paid sick days to care for their children
how do we instruct parents to keep their child home, while knowing they would have to miss work and risk not being able to pay rent? premier doug ford needs to get behind legislation that will fix this.
ottawa citizen
世界杯决赛2022
nov 17, 2021
students get ready to start the school day in this winter 2021 photos. how many school closures could have been prevented if parents did not have to choose between losing their wages and sending their child with yet another runny nose to school?

pandemic left its mark on quebec's youngest, study concludes
no deaths, but anxiety, depression, and domestic violence on the rise.
the montreal gazette
世界杯决赛2022
nov 17, 2021
"the risk of hospitalization for covid-19 is very low in children, and there have been no fatalities due to covid-19 in children between the ages of 0 and 5," a study by the province's early childhood observatory has found. but there have been psychological impacts.
powered by
wellspring cancer support

covid-19 guide: everything you need to know about vaccinations for kids 5 to 11
a decision by health canada on vaccinations for kids ages 5-11 is expected before the end of november.
jacquie miller
世界杯决赛2022
nov 17, 2021
mason lawrence, 9, gives a thumbs-up after receiving a covid-19 vaccination at a pop-up site in new york city on nov. 8. the vaccine was cleared for children ages 5-11 in the united states in early november.

local museums, national gallery will require visitors 12-plus to be vaccinated starting dec. 1
“requiring vaccination is another way the museums are ensuring a safe environment for all visitors.”
ottawa citizen
世界杯决赛2022
nov 15, 2021
the canadian museum of nature in ottawa.

opinion: the pandemic makes it hard for a kid to have a cold. but antibiotics are not the answer
a cold or the flu can mean weeks away from school and lost work time for parents, but there is no quick fix for symptoms.
dr. olivia ostrow & dr. janet reynolds
children
nov 15, 2021
your best shot at protecting your child from getting sick this winter is making sure routine vaccines are up-to-date, including the flu shot, say dr. olivia ostrow (left) and dr. janet reynolds. supplied

fitness: how active are our kids after school?
children are spending less time being physically active, with more and more free play being replaced by adult-led programs that don’t always prioritize keeping kids moving.
jill barker, special to the montreal gazette
世界杯决赛2022
nov 15, 2021
according to a report by participaction, kids average only 14 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise between 3 and 6 p.m. on weekdays.
powered by
obesity canada
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