Video Gallery
Enjoy a series of videos featuring Canadian paediatricians on various topics like early literacy, mental health and physical activity.
Flu Vaccine
Protect your family from the flu
Each year, 1 in every 5 Canadians gets the influenza virus – also known as the flu. The flu is much worse than a cold with symptoms like fever, cough, fatigue, sore muscles, and more. The flu vaccine can prevent these problems, but some people still choose not to get it. Why? Let’s look at 3 common myths.
https://www.youtube.com/embed/eOJrZVi1B_0
Mental Health
Promoting positive mental health
Taking care of our mental health is just as important as having a healthy body. As a parent, you play an important role in your child’s mental health. You can promote good mental health through the things you say and do, and the environment you create at home.
https://www.youtube.com/embed/NjkR9qfogOA
Building your child's self-esteem
Parents and caregivers play a big role in fostering their child's self-esteem. Self-esteem is how people feel about themselves, both inside and out. People with good self-esteem generally have a positive outlook, accept themselves and feel confident. Children need to feel loved and accepted to build self-esteem.
https://www.youtube.com/embed/jvufTp2c2LU
Early Literacy
Read, Speak, Sing: Your baby and early literacy
Learning to read starts from birth. Whether through books, words, or songs – daily language experiences help form an emotional bond with your baby and are vital to the development of your baby’s early literacy skills.
https://www.youtube.com/embed/lLCYNOxue04
Read, Speak, Sing: Fun ideas for you and your baby
Think outside the book! Singing, rhyming and storytelling are other great ways to nurture your baby’s early literacy skills and to promote their love of reading in the future. Click here for more tips and ideas.
https://www.youtube.com/embed/rDCQMLLFwOg
Active Kids, Healthy Kids
Sit less, move more!
How much screen time is too much? Do you know how to set limits? Here are some tips and strategies to make positive changes to your family's screen time habits.
https://www.youtube.com/embed/fuioDun_lCk
Activity: Are your kids getting enough?
Do you know how much physical activity your children need for healthy growth and development? Are you looking for ideas to increase physical activity in your family? Watch this video for suggestions.
https://www.youtube.com/embed/OPkos9jt4Mw
Physical activity: Be a role model
As a parent, you set the example your children will follow. Getting out and being physically active is a great and fun way to spend time together as a family. Make activity a priority for your family.
https://www.youtube.com/embed/95ZkY9EbF7k
Diabetes@School series
Type 1 Diabetes: The Basics For Teachers & School Staff
Our Diabetes@School video series makes it easy to learn about how to support students with type 1 diabetes in school. Each short animated videos covers a key concept in daily or emergency management.
https://www.youtube.com/embed/g7blqgQeMrQ
Last updated: April 2020