Canadian Paediatric Society Blog
July 8, 2020
Dr. Emmett Francoeur wins the APQ’s Prix Letondal
Dr. Emmett Francoeur has been awarded the 2020 Prix Letondal from the Association des Pédiatres du Québec. Awarded annually, the Prix Letondal was created in 1989 to recognize exceptional contributions to the field of paediatrics. A… Read more
May 27, 2020
COVID-19 and Indigenous children in Canada: What can paediatricans do?
Many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit children and families are facing a colonial catch-22 when it comes to COVID-19. Enduring colonial legacies mean they are more prone to pre-existing conditions, placing them at higher risk for poor outcomes… Read more
May 26, 2020
Reflections on caring for children with medical complexity during COVID-19
The direct effects of COVID-19 on children have to date been minimal. The indirect consequences for children with medical complexity (CMC) have been significant, including changes to health care delivery to challenges providing care at home, concerns… Read more
May 25, 2020
#CaringForKidsDuringCovid: Videos offer reassurance and guidance for parents
Pandemic-driven disruptions to daily life are pushing many families to the brink. Paediatricians and child psychiatrists are concerned about the how unrelenting stress—with no end in sight—is affecting parents and children. In a series of… Read more
May 20, 2020
A Kawasaki-like illness associated with COVID-19 in kids? What parents need to know
Recently, a hyperinflammatory illness has been reported in a small number of children worldwide. Children present with symptoms that resemble Kawasaki disease including prolonged fever, pink eyes, rashes, swollen hands and feet and abdominal… Read more
April 16, 2020
The essential work of social paediatrics
I have been told I am an essential worker. Essential is defined as: “extremely important, indispensable, and absolutely necessary”. Physicians have been working under the constraints of social distancing and effective lockdown of the… Read more
April 16, 2020
Preventing home injuries in the time of COVID-19
These are challenging times. Parents are working from home, supervising children, and many have become ad hoc teachers as their children are also at home for the foreseeable future. Injuries at home, especially for children, are likely to rise when… Read more
April 15, 2020
Can we continue to recommend early allergenic food introduction during a pandemic?
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, there is an unparalleled need to keep children out of the emergency department (ED) and hospital. As a result, a common question is whether families whose infants are at risk of allergy should proceed with early… Read more
April 3, 2020
Tips and tricks to help adolescents cope during the COVID-19 pandemic
Change can be difficult, especially when the situation creates unpleasant feelings, including fear, anxiety, stress, grief, anger, helplessness, hopelessness, or irritability. One thing is clear: Adolescents all over the world are experiencing the… Read more
April 3, 2020
When your child has ADHD: Coping during a Pandemic
Coping with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in the middle of a pandemic isn’t easy. While ADHD has its challenges at the best of times, fortunately there are basic lifestyle changes and well-studied treatments that usually help.… Read more
Last updated: Apr 20, 2020