On February 13, the Réseau Santé en français de la Saskatchewan will hold a gala to celebrate the collective achievements of the past and current individuals and groups that have contributed to Healthy Start. It will be an occasion to look back and recognize the hard work and innovation that has shaped this unique initiative. …
On behalf of a parent of two small children Alex (3 ½ years old) and Milie (15 months) and as a health professional, I hold a certificate from the Healthy Start program. As a health professional responsible for clinical teaching in the University of Moncton nursing program, I participate in conferences or professional development courses. …
Au nom d’un parent de deux petits cœurs Alex (3ans et demi) et Milie (15mois) ainsi qu’en tant que professionnelle de la santé, je détiens le certificat du programme Départ santé. En tant que professionnelle de la santé chargée d’enseignement clinique en sciences infirmières avec l’Université de Moncton, je suis appelée à participer à des …
Many parents worry about their kids consuming too much sugar around Halloween. Parents may try to restrict and avoid Halloween candy to protect their children from eating too much sugar at this time of year. While the intention to reduce sugar is positive, being overly restrictive about Halloween candy may deprive kids not only of …
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, grated or finely chopped 2 tbsp. oil (olive or canola oil or sauté in 2 tbs of water) 1 29-oz. can pumpkin puree 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth (substitute water if you don’t have broth) 1/2 c. milk (or substitute ¼ c puréed cannellini beans) 2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice …
The Healthy Start Team offered our first Facilitator Workshop to equip facilitators to deliver Healthy Start for Families sessions. On September 21, 2019 in Saskatoon we welcomed 13 participants from 7 community organizations, both urban and rural who shared similar goals of offering family engagement programming with a health and wellness focus to the families …
PRESS RELEASE – Septembre 16, 2019 – Thanks to a partnership between the Continuing Education of the Université de Moncton, Moncton campus and the Saskatchewan French Health Network (RSFS), the bilingual Healthy Start/Départ Santé (HSDS) training program is now available online. Since its inception in 2012, the HSDS professional development program has trained more than …
We are currently looking for organizations that want the opportunity to offer family based programming in Saskatchewan. A Healthy Start for Families session is designed for parents or guardians and children ages 0-5 years (siblings are welcome.) The program consists of a series of interactive, kid-friendly activities and cooking sessions, offered free of charge at …
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In this issue: Pleasure and benefits of gardening with children Our new Web site Featured recipe: Summer Spinach Salad Healthy Start for Active Kids Training in Moncton Request for Proposal: Healthy Start for Active Kids in New Brunswick
The Réseau Santé en Français de la Saskatchewan and the New Brunswick Gymnastics Association are looking for an organization to coordinate and deliver the Healthy Start for Active Kids (HSAK), a bilingual population health initiative aimed at increasing healthy eating and physical activity opportunities in early years settings. Please review the following Request For Proposals. …
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Summer is here and gardens everywhere are growing. If you have a garden, getting children involved in its maintenance is a great way to get them physically active while developing their interest in vegetables and fruits. Here are some benefits of gardening with your children: Gardening is great physical activity! Digging, planting, spreading compost or …
From May 21 to 24, 2019, Healthy Start offered two two-day workshops (one in French and one in English) in Moncton, New Brunswick. Following this training, 18 early years’ practitioners from New Brunswick will now be able to offer the Healthy Start for Active Kids program in the province. Participants were able to enhance their …
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