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Deux bébés ont été abandonnés en un mois à Longueuil. En photo, une tente est installée devant le refuge La Halte du Coin, à Longueuil. La Presse canadienne/Ryan Remiorz

Bébés abandonnés : deux tragédies récentes révèlent l’urgence de services pour parents en détresse

Nicole Racine, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa and Stéphanie Manoni-Millar, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa

Deux bébés abandonnés à Longueuil mettent en lumière l’urgence de soutenir les femmes enceintes et parents sans domicile au Québec.
In addition to parents, governments and government-supported institutions — including child welfare authorities, police and health-care institutions — share responsibility for the health, safety and overall well-being of children and youth. (Shutterstock)

Infant’s tragic death after neglect sparks urgent calls for system changes

Hannah McDowell, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa; Melissa Kimber, McMaster University, and Nicole Racine, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa

In the wake of an infant death in Kingston, Ont., it is critical for this tragedy to inform changes to policy and to systems that uphold the right to safety and well-being for all Canadian children.
Poverty reduction has the potential to initiate a beneficial cascade that would improve the lives of children and youth. (Shutterstock)

Child poverty is on the rise in Canada, putting over 1 million kids at risk of life‑long negative effects

Nicole Racine, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa and Shainur Premji, University of York

Over one million Canadian children live in poverty. Child poverty is a pernicious childhood adversity that has detrimental long-term impacts on health, development and well-being throughout life.
Parents, caregivers and educators must encourage their children to talk about and understand climate change before participating in climate action. (Shutterstock)

Engage, Educate and Empower: The 3 Es to discuss climate change with children

Steve Lorteau, University of Toronto; Audrey-Ann Deneault, University of Calgary; Jean-François Bureau, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa, and Nicole Racine, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa

Discussing climate change with children is important, and the three Es can help facilitate these discussions.
The results of a new study highlight just how difficult, and potentially fatal, the pandemic has been for children and adolescents. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Suicide attempts rose among children and adolescents during the COVID‑19 pandemic, especially for girls

Sheri Madigan, University of Calgary; Daphne Korczak, University of Toronto; Jackson Hewitt, University of Calgary; Nicole Racine, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa, and Tracy Vaillancourt, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa

The rate of suicide attempts in children and adolescents increased by 22 per cent during the pandemic compared to before the pandemic.
In a Spring 2022 survey of parents with kids between ages six and 17 years, more than 50 per cent perceived that their child had needed help regarding their emotional or behavioural problems in the past six months. (Shutterstock)

On World Children’s Day, let’s recognize that children’s rights include mental health

André Plamondon, Université Laval; Nicole Racine, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa, and Tracy Vaillancourt, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa

Canada ranks 30th out of 38 wealthy nations in supporting the mental health and well-being of children. The need to invest in and prioritize mental health for children and young people is urgent.
There are important strategies families can use to help promote mental health as kids head back to school and daily routines change. (Shutterstock)

Back to school: Time to revisit strategies for child and family mental health

Nicole Racine, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa; Dillon Thomas Browne, University of Waterloo, and Stephanie G. Craig, University of Guelph

Family routines can provide stability during times of stress. Here are four strategies for building resilience against stress and family challenges to put into place as children head back to school.
Au poste frontière de Medyka en Pologne, le 7 mars 2022, des réfugiés ukrainiens attendent dans un froid glacial d'être transférées vers une gare. Louisa Gouliamaki/AFP

Comment parler aux enfants de la guerre en Ukraine

Nicole Racine, University of Calgary; Camille Mori, University of Calgary, and Sheri Madigan, University of Calgary

Si la guerre en Ukraine est un sujet inquiétant, l’éviter ne rassurera pas les enfants, bien au contraire. À tout âge ils ont besoin des mots pour apprivoiser leur anxiété. Quelques pistes.
A woman holds a child in her arms after crossing the border from Ukraine to Siret, Romania, on Feb. 25. Romania, which borders Ukraine, is seeing an influx of refugees as many flee the Russian invasion. (AP Photo/Andreea Alexandru)

How to talk to children about the invasion of Ukraine, and why those conversations are important

Nicole Racine, University of Calgary; Camille Mori, University of Calgary, and Sheri Madigan, University of Calgary

How to have important conversations with kids about world events like those taking place in Ukraine, and how to tailor them based on age and maturity levels — from child psychologists.
Not only did youth mental health difficulties increase during COVID-19, but they became more prevalent as the pandemic persisted. (Shutterstock)

Child and youth mental health problems have doubled during COVID‑19

Brae Anne McArthur, University of Calgary; Nicole Racine, University of Calgary, and Sheri Madigan, University of Calgary

New research shows the dire effects of the pandemic on the mental health of children and youth, with as many as 25 per cent of young people affected. Immediate action can help address this distress.
The challenges of the pandemic have been especially hard on mothers, who are most likely to shoulder the burden of increased home-schooling and household demands. (Shutterstock)

COVID‑19 stress toll is a family affair: 4 ways to support mothers’ mental health

Nicole Racine, University of Calgary; Erin Hetherington, McGill University; Sheri Madigan, University of Calgary, and Suzanne Tough, University of Calgary

Mothers’ well-being is crucial for children to flourish, but maternal mental health has suffered during COVID-19. Successful pandemic recovery for mothers and families depends on four factors.
Parents can use coping-focused language that emphasizes the active role that children and adults are taking together to promote things going well.

How to help your child cope with the transition back to school during COVID‑19

Jessica Cooke, University of Calgary; Nicole Racine, University of Calgary, and Sheri Madigan, University of Calgary

Parents can help children feel optimistic by listening to and validating their worries, teaching them coping strategies, reviewing safety protocols and supporting them when they face difficulties.
Bubble-wrapping children doesn’t work. They need to experience mild adversity, to know how to overcome it when they inevitably face it in life. (Shutterstock)

From playground risks to college admissions: Failure helps build kids’ resilience

Nicole Racine, University of Calgary and Sheri Madigan, University of Calgary

Paying to get your kids into prestigious universities is an example of a ‘bulldozer parenting’ trend, which reduces exposure to failure and can lead to mental health difficulties.
Une nouvelle étude révèle que des niveaux élevés de temps d’écran à deux et trois ans prédisent de moins bons résultats chez l’enfant à trois et cinq ans, respectivement. Shutterstock

Le temps d’écran compromet le développement chez l’enfant, affirme une nouvelle recherche

Dillon Thomas Browne, University of Waterloo; Nicole Racine, University of Calgary, and Sheri Madigan, University of Calgary

Une nouvelle étude révèle que des niveaux élevés de temps d’écran à deux et trois ans prédisent de moins bons résultats chez l’enfant à trois et cinq ans, respectivement.
New research shows that when mothers who have experienced childhood trauma feel supported by the people around them – such as therapists, physicians, friends and neighbours – their risk of pregnancy complications is substantially reduced. (Shutterstock)

How compassion can triumph over toxic childhood trauma

Sheri Madigan, University of Calgary; Nicole Racine, University of Calgary, and Suzanne Tough, University of Calgary

Childhood trauma impacts women’s health and can be passed from parent to child. New research shows that when new mothers feel supported, the risk of pregnancy complications is reduced.

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