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This November has been fabulous so far; we've had one sunny day after another which puts everyone in a pretty good mood;
the kids are having fun outside and it all makes the "fall back" time change a little less depressing. Just the same,
for some children, sunny days don't make that much of a difference. Even though we don't like to think it's true,
young ones also have their ups and downs. In this issue, we thought we'd share a few of our articles that might help
you better understand the "lows" that certain kids experience.
Traumatic events were the catalyst for Sara's anorexia. She spent a lot of time with various team members from the
Eating Disorders Clinic at the MCH before being able to find relief from her anorexia. She shares her story with us
but has chosen to keep her identity anonymous. Read on–she's a true example of courage.
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So, I am out with my friends at a swanky vino place. One is a teacher, the other a psychologist.
As most often happens, the convo always turns to our children. The teacher has a two year old son
and the psychologist has 5 and 8 year-old daughters. Seeing I basically have the same of all, we
can talk for hours on this topic. Usually in the context of our children, the matter is laughable,
but this evening, it turned serious. My friend’s 8-year-old daughter was suffering from anxiety
and it was affecting her sleep, eating, school and home life.
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THE MCH UNVEILS INTRAOPERATIVE MRI
New technology at the MCH is giving our three neurosurgeons unprecedented images of the brain.
The equipment will also reduce the waiting times for children needing a standard MRI scan.
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LAUNCH OF "LULLABIES OF THE WORLD"
The music therapy team at the Montreal Children's Hospital (MCH) of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC)
has just launched its first album of lullabies. The project, which was realized by music therapists
Christelle Jacquet and Pascal Comeau, features 12 acoustic pieces in eight different languages.
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MEET THE SPECIALIST: DR. RICHARD HABER ANSWERS PARENTS' QUESTIONS
In October Dr. Richard Haber kicked off our new "Ask a specialist" section of Where Kids Come First,
answering your questions about your child's health. Dr. Haber is the director of the MCH Pediatric Consultation Centre.
We invite you to send us your questions.
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THE MUHC IS NOW ON FACEBOOK: JOIN THE FAN PAGE
The MUHC is going social! We are launching the official Facebook Fan Page for the MUHC community
to get the scoop on the latest news and activities, access health care and construction info,
network with fellow workers, patients and fans as well as contribute to promotion and support of
the hospital.
Stay tuned with the crucial moments leading up to the big reveal of the Redevelopment Project.
Become a fan by clicking here.
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Do you have a question of a general nature that you'd like to ask our specialist?
If your question is selected, the answer will be published in the next edition of the newsletter.
Is it dangerous to let your toddler watch videos on the laptop? Is there any radiation or anything that could be bad for him? My son loves videos of cats but my wife says it can be bad; same for cell phones... Yorge - Dad
R :There is no strong evidence that computer or television
screens are dangerous from the point of view of electromagnetic radiations. HOWEVER, there are major concerns about the
influence of TV, computers and internet on the psychosocial development of toddlers, children and adolescents which have
nothing to do with "radiation".[+]
The best response will be published in the next issue!
How do you entertain a 10-month-old baby?
R :The best way to stimulate a child is to let
them discover the world while you're close by but without interrupting too much. I let my child play on the ground
(he's not walking very well yet). He learns a lot of things while he plays; he's aware of his body and the objects
around him. He's independent: but with me by his side. Marie - Mom of Léo
Growing pains are a fact of life for some kids
True: Is your child complaining about
leg pain before bedtime? Is it a tactic to keep you close by while he falls asleep? Far from being a myth,
growing pains are very real in children ages two to eight, and they're more common in boys than in girls.
It is common, during growth spurts, for children to complain of non-specific aches and pains. The diffuse
pains usually occurs in the evening or at night, almost always in the legs. Despite the nighttime pain,
there is no evidence of injury or disability during the day when the child is up and playing or active.[+]
