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Families Canada

How does getting the COVID-19 vaccine help protect me and my community?

COVID-19 / By
As members of communities across Canada, we want to help support and protect each other throughout the ongoing pandemic. Here are some ways in which getting vaccinated will help both you and your community stay protected against the virus.   Anyone who comes into close contact with someone who has COVID-19 is at risk of …

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How can I talk to parents and families about getting the COVID-19 vaccine?

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Are you having trouble talking to parents and families about getting the COVID-19 vaccine? Here are some tips for having those more difficult conversations.  Find common ground. Finding common ground can help start the discussion. For example, “We all want the same thing – to get back to doing the things we love. Getting your …

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Revitalizing Outdoor Play and Reigniting a Sense of Community

Children’s Rights, Play / By
Revitalizing Outdoor Play and Reigniting a Sense of Community English | Français COVID-19 restrictions have highlighted the importance of access to outdoor play for children. It has also shown the need for a sense of community. This is especially true in urban and low-income communities, where there is often limited natural green and outdoor play space. To address this need, …

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National Family Week: Connected Families, Connected Communities

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National Family Week: Connected Families, Connected Communities English | Français Since 1985 Canadians in communities across the country have come together in October for National Family Week. The week provides an opportunity to celebrate families and reflect on their importance in our lives. Since 2007, Families Canada has coordinated National Family Week.   This year, National Family Week is October 4-10, 2021 and the theme is …

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