Everyday Heroes Kids

10/18/2024

Maria Montessori, strongly believed that an adult’s pace of life is not the natural pace of childhood, and too often, children are expected to speed up rather than have the adults around them slow down.

In her book, The Secret of Childhood, Montessori’s describes the behavior of elephants (1936).
She marveled at how they instinctively slow the whole herd down to the pace of its youngest members.
We would do well to think about the speed of human development and unfolding.

09/13/2024

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09/07/2024

08/27/2024

Repost .miriammandel “It’s just w**d! It’s not that bad!”
“It’s legal, it’s fine”
“It’s actually good for you, I know people who use it as medicine”
“It’s not as bad as alcohol”

We’ve all heard it and obviously our kids have too. Unfortunately, the messages they are getting don’t pertain to them if they are a teen.

Many of us know that the su***de rates in the US have continued to rise over the past 20 years.

Is there any link between cannabis use and su***de rates for adolescents who are still undergoing brain reconstruction? (This occurs until the age of 25).

In 2022 the National Institute of Health funded research on this critical topic.

What it found was that “Significant associations were found between early initiation of cannabis and suicidal behavior” (Early initiation is considered those under 15). All other factors were controlled for. (income, race, education, etc.)
- Substance abuse, 2022

For those interested in helping or working with young patients with su***de ideation or attempts, please know that early initiation and use of cannabis can be considered a statistically significant risk factor for su***de.

Depression, anxiety, psychosis…and many more mental health issues are correlated to early initiation.

The kids I see are sometimes 12 and have been va**ng ni****ne and ma*****na for a year + and never got caught….its right under our nose.

Education is KEY!






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07/12/2024

Early Bird registration for VOICE Camp continues until July 15! Take advantage of the final few days of lower prices!
Please register now before adult prices increase.
For more information on VOICE Camp please go to:
https://www.voicefordeafkids.com/Voice-Camp-2024
OR
Contact VOICE Camp: camp@voicefordeafkids.com .bell.ca

07/11/2024

“The Beyond Study is currently recruiting parents of Canadian children (17 years or younger) that currently have or previously had cancer as well as bereaved parents who have lost their child (17 years old or younger) to cancer to participate in our Beyond Study. The Beyond Study aims to better understand the mental and physical well-being of Canadian youth with cancer, survivors of childhood cancer, and their parents, as well as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their well-being. Participating in the Beyond Study involves an online survey which takes about 20 minutes to complete. Once complete, you will then have the chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card!
If you are interested in participating, please complete our online survey:
English online survey: https://concordiaccrh.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cGc4N7F9QMEAAVo
French online survey: https://concordiaccrh.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1Ii4tF38iccdbAq
This study has received ethical approval from Concordia University (certificate #30016775)”
Thank you to Everyday Heroes Kids sponsors for supporting our mission

07/02/2024

Do your Kids/teens/young adults V**E? The v**e and to***co industries have addicted our kids for profit and this epidemic is destroying their health and wellness. Everyday Heroes Kids spoke with Miriam Mandel, MD, a board-certified pediatrician and health coach for kids and teens to discuss the latest information on va**ng, what to look for, how it impacts our kids' health and mental health, and the real solutions and aids to help our youth to quit. **ng **ng

In this video, board-certified pediatrician and health and wellness coach for kids and teens, Dr. Miriam Mandel discusses how the v**e and to***co industry ...

07/01/2024

Excited to share that tomorrow we will be interviewing Dr. Miriam Mandel, MD tomorrow!
Dr. Mandel is a board-certified pediatrician and we have asked her to speak to us about impacts of va**ng on teens and how we can support them to quit. Dr. Mandel is a health and wellness coach for teens, young adults, and parents of adolescents. She strives to help eliminate whatever suffering these young people and families are going through daily.
Dr. Mandel’s research in this area has spanned more than 14 years, and she has been honored to work with students in elementary schools and grade schools. Additionally, she has performed education sessions for educators K-12, doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and university and graduate students. This well-rounded applied research over an extensive period has provided Dr. Mandel with a unique perspective on the importance of teaching individuals to live happier, more productive, and less stressful lives.
Combining this research with her knowledge and passion for medicine, she delivers simple, effective information to help transform lives. .miriammandel **ng

06/27/2024

Welcoming Nicky Seligman, Certified Child Life Specialist to the Everyday Heroes Kids community! With a Master’s of Child Life and Pediatric Psychosocial Care and over 6 years of experience in grief and bereavement, hospice, and hospital settings, Nicky is passionate about supporting children, teens, and young adults through life’s challenges, transitions, and loss. Nicky understands how major life events impact not only the individual, but the whole family system. Nicky believes the foundation for any good counselling is the connection between the client and the counsellor. Nicky aims to understand the unique child, teen, or young adult coming to therapy and build a trusting and supportive relationship to help them feel safe processing their life experiences. Nicky hopes to help children, teens, and young adults bolster their coping in the face of adversity and to build resilience.

When working with children and teens, Nicky’s utilizes creative mediums such as play, art, and music, to help them explore and process stressors in their lives in a way that feels safe and comfortable for them. She champions a family-centered and strengths-based approach to counseling, collaborating closely with families to meet the unique needs of each child. Nicky understands that children are embedded in a family system and that the best approach to support the child is to also empower and support the parents. 🩵🇨🇦

06/27/2024

Welcoming Heather Harris, Occupational Therapist to the Everyday Heroes Kids community! Heather Harris is the owner and founder of Thriving Kids London Pediatrics and is a registered Occupational Therapist (OT) practicing in London, Ontario. She completed her Master of Occupational Therapy degree in 2009 from McMaster University in Hamilton, ON and has been working as an Occupational Therapist for the past 14 years with children, youth, as well as adults. She has worked both in hospitals and in community settings in various practice areas for occupational therapy. Her passion throughout her career has been to work with children and youth with various conditions including sensory processing disorders, autism, ADHD, fine motor and gross motor difficulties, learning disabilities, behavioural challenges, emotional and mental health difficulties, and the list goes on. She also has worked with children and youth who have difficulties in performing their daily activities of living (ADLs) including dressing, toileting, bathing, and grooming. 🇨🇦🩵

06/19/2024

If 92% of children say that play makes them feel good, imagine what would happen if we never stopped playing.
Picture a world where grown-ups embrace fun and playful activities like children, spreading happiness and excitement wherever they go.
If you agree, don’t just share the post; go play and have a blast while doing it!
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