Human Early Learning Partnership (HELP)

10/29/2026

👏🏆We are thrilled to share that HELP Faculty, Dr. Magdalena Janus, was recently honored at the World Congress on Infant Mental Health (WAIMH), as a remarkable individual whose vision, leadership, and dedication helped shape the field of infant and early mental health 👏

🌟 Join us in celebrating Dr. Magdalena Janus and all the honorees whose leadership and scientific contributions have helped advance infant and early mental health in Canada!

Learn more about Dr. Magdalena Janus ➾ https://earlylearning.ubc.ca/team/magdalena-janus/

World Association for Infant Mental Health - WAIMH
Infant and Early Mental Health Promotion - IEMHP

10/27/2026

Since 2005, Canada’s Favourite Crossing Guard contest has celebrated the people helping keep children safe in communities across the country. Nominate your crossing guard by Nov. 6: parachute.ca/crossingguard

10/27/2026

We are beginning to plan the Breath of Fresh Air (BoFA) Outdoor Play Summit, scheduled for September 23-25, 2027, and we are seeking individuals interested in joining one of our planning subcommittees! BREATH OF FRESH AIR is a three-day Outdoor Play Summit where thought leaders, practitioners, resea...

10/27/2026

Mark Your Calendars! National Child Day 2026 is Coming! 🎉

On Friday November 20, 2026, join Children First Canada in celebrating National Child Day as we recognize children’s rights, amplify young voices, and inspire action toward a future where every child is safe, healthy, heard and empowered to thrive.

This year’s theme is Growing Up Digital: Protecting Children’s Rights in a Digital World.

As technology continues to shape how children learn, play and connect with the world, protecting their rights in digital spaces has never been more important. This National Child Day, we’ll shine a spotlight on the opportunities and challenges of growing up digital.

📆 November 20, 2026
Tune in for our virtual events for students from K-12

EARLY YEARS (Kindergarten – Grade 3)
Broadcast at 9am ET and 1pm ET (30 minute program)

ELEMENTARY (Grades 4-6)
Broadcast at 10am ET and 2pm ET (30 minute program)

SECONDARY (Grades 7-12)
Broadcast at 11am ET and 3pm ET (45 minute program)

Stay tuned for more details about this year’s event and how you can get involved!

10/22/2026

📫 📚 The October issue of HELP Reads is here! Read the latest issue of our monthly child development citation list, and see our fresh editor's picks now ▶️ https://earlylearning.ubc.ca/resources/mediatype/help_reads/

10/16/2026

📬 Coming next week! Join Emily Jenkins & Tonje Molyneux for a conversation about Rethinking Prevention: A New Approach to Substance Use in Canadian Schools at the UBC Nursing Rounds.

🔗 https://macisaacnursing.ubc.ca/community/events/2026/rethinking-prevention-new-approach-to-substance-use-in-canadian-schools
📆 Monday, Oct 19, 2026
⏰ 12:00 - 1:00PM (PDT)

This session will introduce the new pan-Canadian Standard that translates current research into actionable, voluntary guidance for K–12 systems and the broader Anchoring Change initiative. Attendees will learn how the Standard was developed, including its underpinning evidence base and structure, and explore the next phase of work to support implementation across school communities.

Register now for this hybrid event 👉 https://macisaacnursing.ubc.ca/community/events/2026/rethinking-prevention-new-approach-to-substance-use-in-canadian-schools

09/03/2026

📅 Save the Date!

On November 20, 2026, join us for National Child Day as we come together to recognize children’s rights and take action to build a future where every child can grow, learn, and thrive.

This year’s theme: Growing Up Digital: Protecting Children’s Rights in a Digital World.

More details coming soon!

November 20, 2026

09/02/2026

🙌 HELP Director Dr. Mariana Brussoni was recently celebrated as a leader driving growth amongst Canadian women leading injury prevention! 👏

Read the full interview with Pamela Fuselli via Parachute Canada and celebrate the incredible women who have led, inspired, and shaped this field! 👇

https://parachute.ca/en/celebrating-canadian-women-leading-injury-prevention/mariana-brussoni/

09/01/2026

🍎 Wishing you a wonderful back-to-school! 🍎

Check out the expert advice from HELP Faculty Magdalena Janus, for starting the school year smoothly👇

https://news.ubc.ca/2026/09/starting-kindergarten-expert-tips-for-a-smooth-school-transition/

09/01/2026

🌟 Congratulations to HELP Director Dr. Mariana Brussoni on being elected as 2026 Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS)! 🌟

Election to Fellowship in the CAHS is considered one of the highest honours for individuals in the Canadian health sciences community.

Learn more about the election and this year's recipients via the UBC Faculty of Medicine website:

Ranked among the world’s top medical schools with the fifth-largest MD enrollment in North America, the UBC Faculty of Medicine is a leader in both the science and the practice of medicine. Across British Columbia, more than 12,000 faculty and staff are training the next generation of doctors and ...