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Leveraging the #CollectiveImpact of community members, orgs & passionate pros to support children from conception to six in reaching their optimal development

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WOW!

[Carly Weeks @carlyweeks]

This is big news - the Canadian Medical Association Journal has decided to drop its paywall to "expand public access to evidence-based health information."

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Messaging from @nenshi about centering city and community planning around children -- it will make a better place for us all! There are #8MillionReasons and ways to have #EnoughforAll this #NationalChildDay and every day

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It's #NationalChildDay and we have #8MillionReasons to both celebrate and step up -- there is a lot of work to be done to help make Calgary a great city for young people!

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We Need You! This strategy is only as good as the people who help make it, and we need YOU to be one of those people! Learn more about how to participate in the Citywide Strategy for All Children!

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This Webinar (November 5th) looks awesome for those of us scoping out citywide strategies:

"Early Childhood Innovation at the Municipal Level"

https://t.co/agIyMyvbpl

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Thank you to everyone who joined a Consultation Meeting or Network Night: we've been collecting feedback on feedback on the living draft of a #CitywideStrategyforAllChildren
Please fill out & share the survey (https://t.co/a7JDAPKfIL) so the Strat is robust & full of integrity!

[Dr. Kimberly Noble @KimberlyGNoble]

"Neuroscience research could propel change, potentially even swaying policymakers where behavioral data has not." Thanks @Brain_Facts_org @JackieRocheleau for this piece on poverty & children's brain development, and what we may do to intervene. https://t.co/aEeifl7MT6

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What kinds of things might a #citywidestrategyforallchildren include? Better access to screening & early intervention services, perhaps increased investment in research & innovation in the field!

Check out this latest from @UBC!
https://t.co/w20Nli65dq

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Thank you to everyone who has responded to our survey on the #CitywideStrategyforAllChildren! We've collected over 100 responses since we launched, and as more people take the time to complete, it will give this document more integrity and more stability! https://t.co/WdjKLSuH5A

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It's #WorldMentalHealth Day -- we need a citywide strategy to support all children and families to health, which supports us all to a healthy, thriving city. Help us drive that change!

[United Nations @UN]

Suicide is a global public health issue that affects all ages, sexes & regions of the world.

On Thursday's World #MentalHealth Day, find out what you can do to help save a life: https://t.co/mVVpNZ43bq via @WHO

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We need a citywide strategy to end poverty. There should be #enoughforall -- https://t.co/bKNaxsA62r #KeepABStrong

[@policyalternatives Bluesky @policyalternatives.ca @ccpa]

"Back in 1989, the House of Commons voted to end child poverty by 2000. Spoiler alert: they’re late." @DavidMacCdn talks about how child poverty has changed in Canada and where the problem persists.
https://t.co/LbTtu9sY37
#sdoh #elxn43 #cdnpoli

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NETWORK NIGHT INVITATION -- Reissued

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First 2000 Days - https://t.co/YVuZMJnalq

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@EdMattersYYC @CalgaryReads @YYCRecreation @ChildrensLink @UofCr4kids @UCalgary @AHS_HPHC @UAlberta @StolleryKids @cbeEarlyLearn @cityofcalgary it was such a full day of learning and sharing!

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We have had such an amazing day of collaborative learning -- so many cross-discipline and cross-sector participants here to learn about the #ImpactOfScreenTime on #EarlyChildhoodDevelopment

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A city that supports all children offers flexible options for newcomer and immigrant families to access care and education!

Thanks to @CIWA_yyc for this initiative!

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Are you the parent/guardian of, or an important adult to, at least one child in Calgary and surrounding communities?

We want your input around the possibility of a citywide strategy for ALL children!

Please make some time to fill out our survey:
https://t.co/26GTUjVu5g

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Thanks @CTVCalgary & @sherimadigan:
https://t.co/9mZNIIhwAx
#Screentime. It's contentious. We get it. We're writing this from a screen to people reading from screens. Hard to not seem hypocritical. Join us Oct 3 as we find common screen goals and understanding as Calgarians!

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We know there is a lot going on right now, and that this has been on your "to-do list" for a while...
But spaces ARE going fast (we're not just saying that) and you want to save yours before registration closes!

Both Day and Evening: https://t.co/7G1pB6q2N7