Everyday Heroes Kids

02/20/2026

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01/22/2026

Exciting update from the Psychosocial Oncology Lab at the University of Ottawa has officially started with lots of success!! They have also recently enrolled their second group of parents and are preparing for the beginning of their sessions. Their lab is still hoping to recruit 2 more groups to participate in their study and improve supports for cancer parents across Canada. If our followers could please share the study across your networks, we would greatly appreciate your help! .uottawa 💛

10/22/2025

It’s so sad to see how technology is impacting childhood. Kids need to be outside, riding bikes, socializing and off their phones.

09/23/2025

The Psychosocial Oncology Lab at the University of Ottawa is looking for Canadian parents/caregivers of a childhood cancer survivor to participate in this 7-week, online group intervention co-designed with parents to help them manage their fear of cancer recurrence. The Psychosocial Oncology Lab at the University of Ottawa, under the supervision of Dr. Sophie Lebel, explores the challenges associated with cancer survivorship and develop evidence-based interventions to address them.

10/18/2024

Maria Montessori, strongly believed that an adult’s pace of life is not the natural pace of childhood, and too often, children are expected to speed up rather than have the adults around them slow down.

In her book, The Secret of Childhood, Montessori’s describes the behavior of elephants (1936).
She marveled at how they instinctively slow the whole herd down to the pace of its youngest members.
We would do well to think about the speed of human development and unfolding.

09/13/2024

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09/07/2024

08/27/2024

Repost .miriammandel “It’s just w**d! It’s not that bad!”
“It’s legal, it’s fine”
“It’s actually good for you, I know people who use it as medicine”
“It’s not as bad as alcohol”

We’ve all heard it and obviously our kids have too. Unfortunately, the messages they are getting don’t pertain to them if they are a teen.

Many of us know that the su***de rates in the US have continued to rise over the past 20 years.

Is there any link between cannabis use and su***de rates for adolescents who are still undergoing brain reconstruction? (This occurs until the age of 25).

In 2022 the National Institute of Health funded research on this critical topic.

What it found was that “Significant associations were found between early initiation of cannabis and suicidal behavior” (Early initiation is considered those under 15). All other factors were controlled for. (income, race, education, etc.)
- Substance abuse, 2022

For those interested in helping or working with young patients with su***de ideation or attempts, please know that early initiation and use of cannabis can be considered a statistically significant risk factor for su***de.

Depression, anxiety, psychosis…and many more mental health issues are correlated to early initiation.

The kids I see are sometimes 12 and have been va**ng ni****ne and ma*****na for a year + and never got caught….its right under our nose.

Education is KEY!






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07/12/2024

Early Bird registration for VOICE Camp continues until July 15! Take advantage of the final few days of lower prices!
Please register now before adult prices increase.
For more information on VOICE Camp please go to:
https://www.voicefordeafkids.com/Voice-Camp-2024
OR
Contact VOICE Camp: camp@voicefordeafkids.com .bell.ca

07/11/2024

“The Beyond Study is currently recruiting parents of Canadian children (17 years or younger) that currently have or previously had cancer as well as bereaved parents who have lost their child (17 years old or younger) to cancer to participate in our Beyond Study. The Beyond Study aims to better understand the mental and physical well-being of Canadian youth with cancer, survivors of childhood cancer, and their parents, as well as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their well-being. Participating in the Beyond Study involves an online survey which takes about 20 minutes to complete. Once complete, you will then have the chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card!
If you are interested in participating, please complete our online survey:
English online survey: https://concordiaccrh.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cGc4N7F9QMEAAVo
French online survey: https://concordiaccrh.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1Ii4tF38iccdbAq
This study has received ethical approval from Concordia University (certificate #30016775)”
Thank you to Everyday Heroes Kids sponsors for supporting our mission

07/02/2024

Do your Kids/teens/young adults V**E? The v**e and to***co industries have addicted our kids for profit and this epidemic is destroying their health and wellness. Everyday Heroes Kids spoke with Miriam Mandel, MD, a board-certified pediatrician and health coach for kids and teens to discuss the latest information on va**ng, what to look for, how it impacts our kids' health and mental health, and the real solutions and aids to help our youth to quit. **ng **ng

In this video, board-certified pediatrician and health and wellness coach for kids and teens, Dr. Miriam Mandel discusses how the v**e and to***co industry ...

07/01/2024

Excited to share that tomorrow we will be interviewing Dr. Miriam Mandel, MD tomorrow!
Dr. Mandel is a board-certified pediatrician and we have asked her to speak to us about impacts of va**ng on teens and how we can support them to quit. Dr. Mandel is a health and wellness coach for teens, young adults, and parents of adolescents. She strives to help eliminate whatever suffering these young people and families are going through daily.
Dr. Mandel’s research in this area has spanned more than 14 years, and she has been honored to work with students in elementary schools and grade schools. Additionally, she has performed education sessions for educators K-12, doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and university and graduate students. This well-rounded applied research over an extensive period has provided Dr. Mandel with a unique perspective on the importance of teaching individuals to live happier, more productive, and less stressful lives.
Combining this research with her knowledge and passion for medicine, she delivers simple, effective information to help transform lives. .miriammandel **ng