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• Stereotypes and weight stigma contribute to poor health outcomes

  Published on August 19, 2014
  Focusing on weight loss and “healthy weight” contributes to poor physical and emotional wellbeing.

• Whose reality is it? Look for ways to challenge media messages about celebrity, fame and “reality”

  Published on August 13, 2014
  Becoming critical consumers of media within a celebrity obsessed culture can benefit both young people and adults.

• Helping children make decisions - Part 4

  Published on August 11, 2014
  Decisions - they are made every day! Part 4 in this series explores a variety of decision-making styles.

• Getting the most out of child’s play

  Published on August 9, 2014
  Children who are active outdoors are more immune to colds and the flu, along with have an increased health, social and motor skills.

• Helping children make decisions - Part 3

  Published on August 8, 2014
  Decisions- they are made every day! Part 3 in this series explores the positive relationship youth have with adults and how adults can best support youth through the decision-making process.

• Performance enhancing substance usage among teens

  Published on August 7, 2014
  It is important to know the severe side effects of performance enhancing substances.

• Making sense of conflict, and saving face in the teen world

  Published on August 7, 2014
  Exploring perceptions about drama, gossip, punking and pranking. Research highlights differences between how teens and adults think about interpersonal conflict, bullying and aggression.

• Are you having mixed feeling about diabetes?

  Published on August 6, 2014
  Your doctor diagnosed you with diabetes. Are you in a state of disbelief or hoping that the doctor is wrong?

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  Helping children make decisions - Part 2

  Published on August 5, 2014
  Decisions are made every day! Like many skills, decision making takes practice and fine tuning. This series of articles is going to explore how, as adults, we best support and acknowledge children as they make decisions.

• Workshop opens the door to understanding diversity, influence and inclusion

  Published on August 4, 2014
  Through increasing awareness of ourselves and others, we can better appreciate the experiences and reasoning behind the rich texture of the culture around us.