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09/15/2025

Does your child struggle with the fear of needles? 💉

Join our free webinar! Needle fears are common in children and can make health-care visits stressful for kids and families. Presented by Child Life Specialists, we will explore practical, evidence-based strategies to help children feel safe and supported during needle procedures.

Whether you’re a parent, caregiver or health-care professional, you’ll leave with concrete tools to help support children when needles are a necessary part of their care.

📅 Sept. 25 at 7:15 p.m.
📍 Virtual

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/gP29yJydQ-upIwFYYsDf_g #/registration

08/30/2025

Do you know someone aged 10-17 struggling with an eating disorder? When a young person is underweight due to disordered eating it can impact physical growth, brain development, bone health, and emotional well-being.

Early intervention is key, and caregivers play a vital role in supporting recovery. Click below for some family-based therapy tips.👇

Register for our Virtual Caregiver Workshop: Underweight and Restrictive Eating by emailing groups@boomeranghealth.com.

When a young person is underweight due to disordered eating, the risks extend far beyond just weight. Being significantly underweight during childhood or adolescence can impact physical growth, brain development, bone health, and emotional well-being. Disordered eating patterns can also…

08/29/2025

🎒The back to school season doesn’t just bring a return to the classroom, but also a return to routines. Incorporating healthy meals into your child’s diet can help boost focus, productivity and well-being.🍎

We’ve rounded up some great resources to help get your family back to a healthy eating routine, including a recipe for a banana mango chocolate smoothie – yum! 🍌👇

The back to school season doesn’t just bring a return to the classroom, but also a return to routines. Incorporating healthy meals into your child’s diet can help boost focus, productivity, and well-being. We’ve rounded up some great resources from…

08/29/2025

🎒📚Back to school is upon us: There are backpacks to prepare, class schedules to check and the list goes on! The transition back to school can be both an exciting and stressful time for parents and students.

Check out our top four tips tips to prepare for school and get your child feeling supported and ready for “the big day!" ⬇️

With September right around the corner, it can feel like we have so much on our plates. Backpacks to prepare, class schedules to check, and the list goes on. The transition back to school can be both an exciting and…

08/27/2025

🎒Trying to prep your child for back to school? Boomerang Health's Executive Functioning Group Therapy kiddos are ready! ✅ They've been working hard during their summer workshop at becoming more independent in completing tasks. ⬅️ Swipe through the photos to take a look at what they've done, and see below for their top tips👇

🗓Establish a Routine with Visual Supports
Start consistent wake-up, bedtime and homework routines early in the school year and support them with visual schedules or colour-coded charts. Predictable routines paired with visual cues help kids know what to expect, reduce stress and build independence.

⏰ Build in Time Checks
Set timers or use clocks to help your child understand how long tasks take. This boosts time awareness and reduces last-minute rushing.

🗂️ Create a Launch Pad
Designate a spot near the door for backpacks, lunchboxes and homework folders so mornings run smoother.

Learn more about our Executive Functioning Group Therapy Workshop here 👇

https://www.boomeranghealth.com/groups-workshops/executive-functioning-group-therapy-tools-to-get-things-done/

08/26/2025

Do you know someone aged 10-17 struggling with an eating disorder? Register for our Virtual Caregiver Workshop: Underweight & Restrictive Eating. In this group workshop, you’ll learn more family-based therapy tips like these to support your loved one.💙
 
Tap the 🔗 in bio to register now.

08/22/2025

Group or One-on-One Support: How can you choose the right fit for your child? As the school year approaches, many caregivers are reflecting on how to best support their child’s development. Choosing the right fit depends on your child’s current needs, strengths, and therapy goals.

Our latest blog breaks down the value of each method👇

As the school year approaches, many caregivers are reflecting on how to best support their child’s development. Whether your child has difficulties with conversations, friendships, emotional regulation, or navigating social situations, you may be wondering: “Is a group or one-on-one…

08/13/2025

🤔What’s better: Group therapy or one-on-one? The answer: They both have their benefits!

Choosing the right fit depends on your child’s current needs, strengths and therapy goals.

For a breakdown of the value of group-based support for children, as well as how individual therapy might fit in, check out our latest blog 👉 https://bit.ly/46RRpbT

08/05/2025

🎒Is your child heading into kindergarten this fall? Join our Kindergarten Readiness Program! ✏️

This consultative program will provide insight into your child’s readiness across key developmental areas. You can expect engaging, hands-on play that will support your little one’s development in👇

✅ Self care
✅ Fine motor coordination
✅ Social-emotional skills

You’ll also gain education and coaching as a caregiver on how to support your child’s independence and success at home and school! 📞Call us at 905-553-3155 x 235 to register now!

05/27/2025

Join us for this free webinar TOMORROW to learn about key developmental milestones in babies from zero to three years.

From taking first steps to first words, you'll learn what to expect at each stage and when to seek guidance from professionals.

🗓️ Wednesday May 28, 2025
🕡 6:45 p.m. - 8 p.m.
📍Virtual

In the session you'll hear from Boomerang Health Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Speech Language Pathologists.

Register now👉 https://bit.ly/4jwyCFO

05/12/2025

🧁 Happy birthday … to us!🎈Boomerang is 1️⃣2️⃣!

It feels like only yesterday that SickKids launched Boomerang Health as a new, independent and wholly owned healthcare centre in Vaughan to create more access to community-based services for babies, children and adolescents — but that was actually 2013!

It's been an incredible 12 years so far. We couldn't have done it without this incredible team. Don't forget to wish us a Happy Birthday the next time you're in clinic!🥳

05/02/2025

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉 Boomerang Health has proudly won the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce Business Achievement Award in the Health and Wellness category! 🏆

With more than 500 nominees across 12 categories this is a remarkable achievement!

Since 2013, Boomerang Health has been dedicated to providing community-based services for babies, children, and adolescents — from rehab and developmental services to general and specialized paediatricians. Boomerang Health extends the SickKids brand of high-quality care to Vaughan families with empathy and kindness.

Executive Director Lara Pietrolungo and Dr. Julia Orkin, Associate Chief Medical Officer at SickKids and Boomerang Health Board Member, accepted the award at last night's ceremony.

Congratulations to this incredible team on an incredible win!