2011 Census and National Household Survey Highlights
5 Myths About Infant Screen Time
Anti-Depressants for Children
A study published in the Lancet which concludes that “the risk–benefit profile of antidepressants in the acute treatment of depression does ‘not seem to offer a clear advantage for children and adolescents.'”
BC Council for Families has a series of printable fact sheets, including fun activities to do with your children
Change in Preschoolers’ Health-Related Quality of Life Following the Implementation of a Childcare Physical Activity Intervention
Impact study of the Supporting Physical Activity in the Childcare Environment intervention on preschoolers’ HRQOL
Children’s mental health: Is poverty the diagnosis?
“Some of the concerns seen by childhood health professionals may not be diagnosable psychiatric conditions, but emotional and behavioral responses to family financial insecurity.”
Chilliwack Child Development Guide
Early years parenting tips and resources in one document
Chilliwack’s Family Resource Guide, a printable booklet of local support programs
Early Development Instrument Results Chilliwack 2016
Empowering the Future: Best Evidence for Investing in Early Childhood Education in Canada
Exploring the Contexts for Early Learning: Challenging the school readiness agenda
Introduces readers to a body of evidence which demonstrates that young children need opportunities to learn and develop in environments that support their emotional and cognitive needs, offering opportunities to develop autonomy, competence and self-regulation skills
Helping Children With Anxiety (Children’s Mental Health Research Quarterly magazine)
Homework Doesn’t Benefit Young Children
BC Council for Families article
How Poverty Influences a Child’s Brain Development
(Live 5-2-1-0) Infants, Toddlers and Preschoolers: Setting the stage for a Live 5-2-1-0 Child
(Live 5-2-1-0) Raising an active child – birth to 12 months
(Live 5-2-1-0) Raising a healthy eater – birth to 12 months
(Live 5-2-1-0) Raising an active child – 1 to 4 years
(Live 5-2-1-0) Raising a healthy eater – 1 to 4 years
Participaction Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth
Canadian kids are inactive and they may be losing sleep over it
Poor kids who go to daycare may later do better in school
Sleep Curriculum and Video Links
The Decline of Play and the Rise of Psychopathology in Children and Adolescents
An article by Dr. John Gray
Too Much Screen Time is Harming Children’s Literacy Skills
Aboriginal Children & Families
Ages & Stages Questionnaires: Cultural Adaptations Guidelines for Aboriginal Communities
5 Ways Education Could Produce a Brighter Future for Indigenous Children
Leading thinkers see need for access to public services and creation of safe spaces in schools
Children With Special Needs
Home Remodeling for People with Disabilities: What You Need to Know (Source: expertise.com)
Neurology and Neurodevelopmental Impact of Childhood Traumatic Stress and Prenatal Alcohol Exposure
Mental Health
Research on Child and Youth Mental Health
Return on Investment for Mental Health Promotion: Parenting Programs and Early Childhood Development
Supporting Children with Justice Involved Parents
One Day at a Time: Writings by family members, for family members
One Step at a Time: Reshaping life following crime within the family
Raising a Family Member’s Children
Resource Sheet Promoting Resiliency among Children with Justice Involved Parents
The pdf offers several great resources for families of and professionals working with children with incarcerated parents.
Safeguarding Children of Arrested Parents
Strategic Approach and Policy Document to Address the Needs of Families of Offenders
Telling the Children – How to Talk to Children about a Loved One’s Incarceration
The Case for a Better Response to Parental Addiction
Time Together: A survival guide for families and friends visiting in Canadian federal prisons
