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Where kids come first, The MCH newsletter |
December 2007 Vol. 1 - No. 5 |
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Winter has arrived and with it the holidays, winter sports, colds and even frostbite.
Where Kids Come First has a complete dossier on winter and the holiday season. You can watch
our first video podcast to show your children how to wash their hands properly, learn how to avoid
holiday stress, and surprise your kids with a sweet treat - a delicious brownie recipe from the magnificent
new cookbook Montreal Cooks.
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In this issue we shine the spotlight on the Child Development Program as well as little Blake, another of our amazing heroes.
We'd also like to take this opportunity to wish you a joyous holiday season and a new year filled with joy and good health.
Wash your hands - it may help ward off colds
On average, a child five years old or younger has eight colds a year.
It's a simple fact of life in Quebec that in fall and winter we spend more time inside, in close proximity to
more people and we're therefore more at risk for catching and passing on a cold or the flu. One of the most
important pieces of advice from healthcare professionals is to wash your hands well.
Top 6 ways to remain stress free
The holiday season is not only a stressful time for mum and dad, but for kids too. We all get a little stressed out
when our daily routine is interrupted. Here's some advice to help you and your kids relax, reflect and refresh during
this busy time of year.
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Divorced parents? How to survive the holidays
For most of us, the holiday season means happy times. However, for children of divorced parents,
this time of year can be a real nightmare. To avoid putting your children in the middle of negotiations
or unfriendly exchanges, read up on these tips for keeping the magic in Christmas… and free of conflicts.
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See what's in our Holiday season file too
To help you have a worry-free holiday season and get the most out of this time of year, check out our helpful series of articles and tips.
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For more articles on your children's health and well-being, visit the Health Info section of our website.
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Blake's Story…starting life at a mere 910 grams!
On his first day of life, Blake was hardly bigger than two bricks of butter.
Born at 29 weeks, he barely weighed two pounds and he would go on to endure a tumultuous three months
in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of The Montreal Children's Hospital. Read Blake's story and how he
is doing today.
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The annual Telethon for Research into Children's Diseases reaches new heights
The 31st Annual Telethon of stars which aired on December 1 and 2 on CTV-Montréal and TQS raised $5,152,242 to support children's health research in the province's key pediatric research centres, including The Montreal Children's Hospital of the MUHC.
On behalf of the children, the MCH thank you for your generosity!
Saliva Management Clinic receives prestigious award for helping children and teens who drool excessively
On November 15, the MAB-Mackay Rehabilitation Centre received an Award of Excellence for Innovation for establishing Quebec's first Saliva
Management Clinic. In 2005, Dr.Sam Daniel founded the MAB-Mackay Clinic, which is associated with The Montreal Children's
Hospital. Dr. Daniel recently opened a similar clinic at the MCH and opened one for adults at the Queen Elizabeth Health
Centre. These clinics help those who are stigmatized because they drool excessively. Many of these patients are socially
isolated and embarrassed by their condition. The award recognizes the MAB-Mackay's contribution to improving the quality
of life of its patients.
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Adolescence and autism: A difficult, but not hopeless, combination
The challenges that autistic patients face become more pronounced during adolescence, a crucial period when many kinds
of social behaviours are developed and when these individuals can become more keenly aware of their relationship
difficulties. A paper by Dr. Eric Fombonne, Head of the Division of Child Psychiatry at the Montreal Children's Hospital
of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC), published in the November 2007 issue of the Journal of Autism and
Developmental Disorders describes the effectiveness of social skills training groups for autistic adolescents.
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Your little Koivus-in-training need to be up-to-date on prevention before they get on the rink to show off their skills.
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Satisfy your sweet tooth and show your support
Try this delicious brownie recipe from Montreal restaurant Bice. It's just one of the many mouth-watering recipes found in Montreal Cooks,
the magnificent recipe book which supports the Women's Health Mission at the MUHC.
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Have fun while you learn
The lower temperatures can be dangerous for children. If they aren't dressed warmly enough, they run the risk of getting frostbite.
To avoid this happening, make sure your children are dressed correctly and that they don't spend too much time outdoors
when it's cold. Watch out for frostbite: show your children how to dress properly with our new interactive game.
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The Child Development Program: A Multidisciplinary Integrated Team
The Montreal Children's Hospital's (MCH) Child Development Program provides a unique coordinated continuum of care for the three
percent of children who have developmental delays. This program is part of the MCH Developmental and Behavioural
Pediatric Services and the division of General Pediatrics, and integrates multidisciplinary teams that evaluate
and diagnose special needs children.
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