The CPS is the only national organization of paediatricians in Canada. With more than 3,000 members, the CPS is uniquely positioned to speak to the health needs of Canadian children and youth. CPS spokespeople work in hospitals, universities, clinics and private practices across the country. They can address a range of issues affecting the health, development and safety of babies, children and teens.
Understanding the social factors that contribute to high rates of tuberculosis in some Indigenous communities is just as important as knowing about medical management.
A secure attachment relationship with at least one healthy adult is critical to a child’s development and coping skills. A new CPS position statement on positive parenting offers guidelines on how to support and nurture those relationships – urging clinicians to view every visit with a family as an opportunity to ask about behaviours, daily routines and everyday family functioning.
Last updated: Oct 5, 2012