Made for Me Board by Zack Bush (Author), Gregorio De Lauretis (Illustrator): Of all the children that ever could be, You are the one made just for me. From a child’s first uttered Dada” to his or her first unsteady steps, nothing can adequately convey the joy and awe of…
Swimming is a great recreational sport that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. But it’s important to know how to be safe while you’re in the water. The following are just a few important safety tips you should be aware of before you,…
When a close friend or family member dies, it can be difficult for children to express their feelings. The following list of books can help your child make sense of grief and loss and the complex emotions they’re feeling. They can also open the door…
Worried about your child’s online safety? As you know, many kids are confident that they know how to be safe online. However, there are a few reasons kids are often more at risk. They may not always think about the consequences of their actions, which…
My Goodnight Bag is a bedtime routine kit developed by LEARN with funding from CHSSN and in collaboration with community partners. The resources in the kit are for children 3 to 5 years old and their families, to support their first transition to school and…
Having a First Mouth Examination at “One” Makes Sense! WHY? Because early childhood caries (ECC) are very insidious. In fact, they can start at a very early age and progress rapidly. ECC is one of the most widespread chronic diseases and is the major reason…
Fraud Prevention Month is an annual campaign that seeks to help you recognize, reject and report fraud. When it comes to fraud prevention, knowledge is power. With the tools provided by the Competition Bureau Canada, you can join the fight against fraud. Included tools: Anti-fraud…
This year, Connexions awarded $25,000 through the Health and Social Services Community Bursary Program to support three students in the completion of their studies in the field of health and social services. Congratulations to Sifuni Kajiru (McGill School of Nursing, Bachelor of Nursing – Integrated…
We would like to thank our two special guests, Erica Tomkinson and Kelly Connolly, Drug Awareness Resource Team (DART) from the Western Quebec School Board (WQSB) for joining us to share important information about drug use and youth in their Straight Talk About Cannabis Webinar.…
Celebrated annually on November 19, the Journée québécoise pour la santé et le bien-être des hommes hosted by the Regroupement provincial en santé et bien-être des hommes or International Men’s Day, celebrates the positive value men bring to the world, their families and the community,…
Second-hand smoke contains more than 7,000 chemical substances and is particularly harmful to the respiratory health of children and babies. Exposure to this toxic smoke can cause or exacerbate several respiratory problems in children, such as coughs, colds, bronchitis, pneumonia and asthma. Children of Smokers…
We hope you enjoy our Fall 2020 Family Issue of our Connexions Newsletter! You can either download the PDF (to the right) or click on any of these news items: We Want to Know: “Can You Come & Play?” Tips & Tricks for Virtual Playgroup…
Parents Orphelins and Bereaved Families of Ontario offers a wide range of support services for families who have lost a child.
Find useful resources including the Ma Grossesse pregnancy notification service, which allows you to find a professional to monitor your pregnancy.
To get the most up-to-date information from reliable sources about COVID-19, we are sharing information that is taken directly from Health Canada (COVID-19: Be Prepared) and Government of Québec website (COVID-19). In order to be prepared, stay healthy and prevent the spread of illness from…
With your free Accès Gatineau card you have access to books from all 10 libraries within the Gatineau region! Delve into the library’s collection of over 686,000 documents: online encyclopaedias, bestsellers, comic books, DVDs, magazines and much, much more. The library also offers activities for younger…
