Alberta Children's Epilepsy Program

01/19/2026

💙Blue Monday💙

You may hear that today is “the saddest day of the year,” but Blue Monday isn’t backed by science.

What does matter for your brain? Sleep, stress, routine, connection, and health, especially for people living with epilepsy. 💜

Today is a reminder to be gentle with your brain and reach out for support when you need it.


BeKindToYourBrain EveryBrainIsDifferent

01/12/2026

Winter can be tough on children’s mental health. Short days, cold weather, and long hours indoors can affect mood, energy, and emotional regulation.

Regular check-ins help children feel seen and small wins matter more than ever this time of year.

Even on bleak, cold days, stepping outside for a few minutes can make a real difference. Fresh air, movement, and natural light support both emotional and mental well-being.

💛 Save this post as a winter reminder.

EmotionalWellbeing

12/02/2025

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11/13/2025

🌍💜 Happy World Kindness Day! 💜🌍

A little kindness goes a long way not just for others, but for your brain too! Acts of kindness release feel-good chemicals like oxytocin, serotonin, and dopamine, helping you feel calmer, happier, and more connected.

So today (and every day!), sprinkle kindness wherever you go; your brain will thank you for it! 🧠✨

11/10/2025

🔔 Exciting Update! We’ve just refreshed our webpage on wearable and monitoring devices for children with epilepsy designed to support families, boost safety, and promote peace of mind.

👉 Follow the link in our bio to find:

• Practical info on how monitoring devices work: alerts, tracking, prevention of injuries. 
• Real-family insights: what caregivers are actually using, concerns about false alarms, and what they wish they’d known. 
• Helpful guidance for choosing a device based on your child’s seizure type and movement patterns.
• Downloadable brochures and resources created by our team.
• A reminder that while many devices offer support, most are not officially approved by Health Canada for seizure detection, so it’s important to talk with your healthcare provider.

🧒🏽👧🏾 Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, or clinician, this update was created with you in mind: transparency, understanding, and empowerment.

✅ Take a moment to explore the page, share it with anyone you know who might benefit, and let us know if you’d like more content or support.

11/06/2025

Wrapping up our highlights from the Canadian League Against Epilepsy (CLAE) Annual Meeting, held October 24–26 at the Westin in Calgary!

Today, we’re featuring our amazing team members Rumi Dasgupta, Tatsuya Hansen, Dr. Lorenzo Ricci, and Crystal Radinski, who presented their research and shared their work with colleagues from across Canada. 🧠💜

We’re so proud of the passion and dedication our team brings to advancing epilepsy care and research.

11/05/2025

Our team was proud to present at the Canadian League Against Epilepsy Annual Meeting, held October 24–26 at the Westin in Calgary! 💜✨

Today we’re spotlighting Ramyn Jooma, Dr. Margarita Maltseva, and Netanya Winterburn, who shared their incredible work and contributions to advancing epilepsy care and research.

Stay tuned tomorrow for part two, featuring more of our amazing team! 🙌

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