Canadian Paediatric Society Blog
February 20, 2025
We are bent and buckled, but never broken
Dr. Natasha Johnson is the first Black paediatrician elected Vice President of the Canadian Paediatric Society in its 100-year history. We are grateful to her for sharing these voices of her colleagues from across the country, collected during the… Read more
February 6, 2025
The disproportionate impact of health misinformation on BIPOC communities: A call for paediatricians to act
As a developmental paediatrician in Toronto's inner city, I serve families from diverse cultural-linguistic backgrounds who face systemic racism, economic hardship, and historical marginalization. Many of these families, already vulnerable to… Read more
December 16, 2024
New CPSP study aims to close data gaps on substance use and overdose trends in youth
In 2022, a one-time CPSP survey exposed an increasing rate of exposure to opioids, sedatives, and stimulants in youth 12-18 years old. The same team—led by Drs. Matthew Carwana, Nicholas Chadi, and Eva Moore—has recently launched a… Read more
August 15, 2024
E-Scooter and E-Bike Warning
As the summer sun blazes, e-scooters and e-bikes are the new go-tos for thrill-seeking kids and teens. These modern modes of transportation offer an exhilarating ride and an eco-friendly alternative to traditional vehicles; however, their surge in… Read more
April 26, 2024
Nova Scotia prioritizes optimal diabetes management at school
Parents of children with type 1 diabetes in Nova Scotia now have more choice about their child’s insulin regimen thanks to a provincial policy that expands the care students can receive at school. The policy—fully implemented for the… Read more
March 21, 2024
Community paediatricians ideally situated to hold discussions on advance care planning
This post was written by Dr. Michael Hill, a community paediatrician in Newmarket, Ontario. As a community paediatrician with a special interest in the care of children with medical complexity, topics like “goals of care” and… Read more
January 31, 2024
As safe as necessary: A new approach to play
Safety measures that aim to protect children can become harmful when they are too restrictive, says Dr. Émilie Beaulieu, paediatrician in Quebec City and lead author of a new position statement on the importance of risky play. “Children… Read more
October 31, 2023
Lifelong learning is vital to providing culturally safe care
Learning to provide culturally safe care is a lifelong process, says Dr. Kent Saylor—and completing the new eCME on providing culturally safe care for Indigenous patients is a great place to start.Dr. Saylor, a paediatrician in Kahnawake,… Read more
July 5, 2023
It doesn’t have to hurt
As a paediatric emergency physician at the Stollery Children’s Hospital, I can tell you the exact moment that I realized we, as a community of pediatric care providers, were not doing enough to prevent and treat children’s pain in Canada. It was… Read more
June 20, 2023
Sensory water beads: What parents and caregivers should know
Water beads are small, colourful absorbent beads that can be used for various purposes, such as home decoration, plant hydration, and sensory play for kids. However, these seemingly harmless beads can pose a significant danger if ingested.Water beads… Read more
Last updated: Apr 20, 2020