Take a few minutes to check out this fast-paced, very entertaining and approachable animated exploration of new research findings in motivational theory, similar in presentation style to the famous “Story of Stuff”.
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Click here to read a commentary from the Canadian Paediatric Society that reinforces the best practices embraced by CAPC, CPNP and AHS programs across BC.
Read MoreThe Letters to Canada video documents the thoughts of Canadian children on the unequal treatment of First Nations children in Canada.
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After reviewing the historical issues that have created particular ongoing challenges for many Aboriginal families, this paper provides straightforward, accessible practices for parents and caregivers to use to strengthen and support emotional security and attachment in the children they are raising.
Read MoreABCD 101 presented by John McKnight of the Asset Building Community Development Institute. This excellent series of short videos gives a down-to-earth primer on Asset-Based Community Development – a useful introduction or review of basic principles, delivered in a gentle and relaxed style with clear illustrations of the key building blocks.
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The article presents information on Aboriginal women in the context of their risk of homicide, self-reported spousal victimization and self-reported non-spousal victimization.
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With a Provincial Election around the corner, First Call has once again published an elections kit that will help parents, professionals, advocates and concerned citizens make sure that issues relating to children and youth are heard this May.
Read MoreCheck out this quick video that explains the importance of developing executive function in the early years.
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Since attending the Tobacco War webinar last month we’ve had fathers on the brain. Click here to learn about paternal depression in the postnatal period and its association with behaviour and mood behaviours in children at age 3.
Read MoreIt’s true – you can learn how to do anything on You Tube, including how to cook healthy and nutritious meals. If you’re looking for a dynamic way to share healthy cooking tips and recipes in your programs, why not try a You Tube video like this one.
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Your Keeping in Touch team was on the line when the BC Healthy Living Alliance hosted a webinar on the next phases of the tobacco war.
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Using the Maternity Experiences Survey developed by the Public Health Agency of Canada, this Pediatrics article looks at the unique needs of pregnant adolescents argues for specialized maternity care that better addresses these needs.
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In the Hunger Count 2012, Food Banks Canada examines food bank usage across the country and links hunger and poverty to negative health outcomes.
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On the last CAPC Coordinators conference call, Carol Munro, coordinator of the Fraser North Coalition, mentioned this research study out of Sweden. Read a summary and access the full report.
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This paper offers significant research and quotes on the significance of community based family and prenatal support programs.
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On November 20th we celebrate the day—22 years ago—when Canada signed the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) treaty.
Read MorePediatrician Dimitri Christakis talks about the impact of media on the developing brains of children.
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“Can I get Breastfeeding in BC for $200?” Best Chance BC has developed a Breastfeeding Training Game based on the popular “Jeopardy” television game show model.
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The Justice Education Society of BC has recently released the Aboriginal Parenting After Separation (APAS) Toolkit.
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The Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development annually releases a compilation of the 10 best Canadian studies in the field of Early Childhood Development.
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