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Jan 05, 2012
Developmental assets closely tied to adolescent behaviour: report
by Christina Commisso, Milton Champion
When talking about the keys to success, Bianca Nagy has one message to the youth she speaks to — do it for yourself.
Release Date: Dec 8, 11 (Regional Municipality of Halton)
Halton Our Kids Network Highlighted in Ontario's Chief MOH Annual Report
On December 1, 2011, Ontario's Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Arlene King, released her 2010 Annual Report, Health, Not Health Care - Changing the Conversation. One of the key messages in the report is "the most important aspect of healthy public policy is that it must cross government and sectoral lines." As an example of an Ontario municipality doing just that, Dr. King cited Halton Our Kids Network (OKN), of which the Halton Region Health and Social and Community Services Departments are key partners.
Nov 24, 2011
Find out what services north Halton offers
MILTON CHAMPION - Have you ever wondered what services are here in your community? Have you ever tried to wade through Halton-wide information to find out what’s available in north Halton?
Sep 02, 2011
Clothing swap, sale
BURLINGTON POST - Single mom support group INCITE, in co-operation with the Aldershot Hub at Holy Rosary Catholic Elementary School, organized a Clothing Swap N’ Sale last weekend.
Jun 17, 2011
Our Kids Network has grown to meet society’s needs
by Melanie Cummings, SPECIAL TO BURLINGTON POST
Our Kids Network puts the adage that it takes a village to raise a child into formal practice. For six years the network has helped organizations and agencies, such as school boards, Halton police, Children’s Aid, the region and mental health...
Jan 21, 2011
Parents befuddled by teen behaviour can find out why kids do the things they do
OAKVILLE BEAVER - Kids! Why do they act that way? How can parents of 10 to 16-year-olds help when their teens seem to be changing so much?
Jan 20, 2011
Take a Stand Against Bullying with Crime Stoppers
by Ian Holroyd
NORTH OAKVILLE TODAY - Even after all these years, Police Chief Gary Crowell can still remember the name of his bully.
Sep 30, 2010
Annual World Breastfeeding Week to be celebrated
MILTON CHAMPION - World Breastfeeding Week is being celebrated locally with an event tomorrow. Door prizes, a slide show, cake and goodies will all be part of the festivities, which will run from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the weekly drop-in breastfeeding...
Sep 15, 2010
Local youth obesity rates on the rise
by Christina Commisso
HALTON HILLS— Cannabis use by youths called 'scary'
Sep 16, 2010
Halton’s child obesity rate on the rise, survey shows
by Christina Commisso CANADIAN CHAMPION STAFF
MILTON CANADIAN CHAMPION - Swapping video games for baseball bats is an idea one regional councillor offered to help curb obesity rates among Halton’s youth, which according to a recent report are on the rise.
Jun 29, 2010
Our Kids Network garners social services nod
OAKVILLE BEAVER - The Our Kids Network, an organization uses extensive research to inform the community services offered to children up to age 18 in Halton, has been recognized provincially for its innovation and leadership as a social services...
Mar 17, 2010
Kid expert to speak at free Parent Education Night
HALTON HILLS - Acton Parent Education Night will feature a keynote speech from an accomplished speaker on Wednesday, March 31 at McKenzie-Bennett School in Acton.s. |
Developmental AssetsTM
The Developmental Assets are 40 positive experiences and personal qualities that children and youth need to grow up healthy, caring, and responsible. The more assets a child has, the more likely they are to do better in school and make healthier decisions. They are also less likely to engage in risk-taking behaviour, such as experimenting with drugs or alcohol, or early sexual activity.
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