“CHEO Connects” is a free information series for parents which will provide trusted information and access to local experts. Six evening events will roll out over the 2011/2012 school year -- each covering key physical & mental health topics for a specific age group.
“There is an overwhelming amount of information for parents out there in magazines, websites and on television,” said Michel Bilodeau, president and chief executive officer, CHEO. “CHEO is working to help parents sort through the volume and complexity, and learn about the key physical and mental health issues that impact their kids.”
The OCDSB has partnered with CHEO as part of its ongoing Speakers’ Series. The speakers’ series is sponsored by the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board's Parental Involvement Committee with financial support from the Ministry of Education.
Upcoming Session Information
Scheduled CHEO Connects sessions have now concluded for this school year. Thank you to all who attended this year's sessions and to CHEO for a fantastic year in partnertship. Please check the Speakers' Series page for more information about upcoming speakers.
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Previous Session Information
September 19, 2011 (14-18 year olds)
Breakout sessions:
- Teen talk: Understanding Your Teen
- "Calm Down” and other stuff you should never say to kids
- Even Suicide: Mood, Anxiety & Depression in Today’s Family
- “The Talk”: Sexual Health & Identity
- How to Help, Not Harm: Talking to Children & Youth about Body Image
- How to encourage healthy active living
October 24, 2011 (0-1 year olds)
Breakout sessions:
- Sleeping and Crying: What You Need to Know to Survive the First Year
- Infant Play: The ‘Actors’, the ‘Stage’ & ‘Script’!
- When Should I Go to Emergency: Common Health Concerns & What to Do
- The Skinny on Feeding Your Little One: What the Baby Books Don’t Tell You!
November 28, 2011 (6-9 year olds)
Breakout sessions:
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Self Esteem, Friendships and Social Skills: What You Need to Help Your Child
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Helping your 6 to 9 year old develop skills for co-operation and self-management
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Depression and Anxiety in Children: Tips and Tools
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Healthy Activity and Balance! Can We Do Everything Well?
February 6, 2012 (1-5 year olds)
Breakout Sessions:
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TALK the TALK - Milestones, red flags and strategies to promote speech and language development in preschool children.
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How do I get my kid to eat? Tips and tricks on diet and nutrition.
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Helping your 1-5 year old develop skills for cooperation and self-management.
April 16, 2012 (9-13 year olds)
Raising Resilient Kids: Maintaining healthy connections with adults will help them as they enter the teenage years.
Breakout Sessions:
- Puberty and Sexuality
- Healthy Living: Physical Activity, Nutrition and Hygiene
- Behavior and discipline – what to expect and parenting tips
- Social Skills: Bullying, Social Media, Social Relationships
Additional Information/Resources
Find out more by visiting the CHEO Connects website