Canadian Paediatric Society Blog
April 13, 2026
Dr. Dorothy L. Moore: In memoriam
You only had to work once with Dr. Dorothy Moore, to recognize the special gifts she brought to any task and the privilege it was to watch her deploy them. Dorothy’s passing on Monday, April 6th, is a huge loss to the profession she loved and a… Read more
February 13, 2026
Creating conditions for others to feel safe, heard, and empowered: Lessons in trauma-informed care
Being a student researcher placed me at a unique intersection: I was learning about trauma-informed care academically while also co-designing and facilitating consultations rooted in the lived experiences of so many diverse youth. My role in… Read more
January 26, 2026
Peer review through time: From 17th century to the digital age
Refereeing (later called ‘peer review’) began as a simple tool to help journal editors select papers. Over time, it evolved into gaining subject matter expertise, gradually developing into the rigorous quality-control system in scholarly… Read more
October 22, 2025
Navigating tech with toddlers, kids, and teens
It has been a decade since the Digital Health Task Force published the first CPS position statement on screen time and young children. Fast forward ten years, and things have changed a lot. Few of us could have imagined the place that screens would… Read more
October 8, 2025
On meetings: Thoughts of an introverted leader in health care
When there are 15 people around the table, I rarely put my hand up or get a word into the conversation. As an introvert, I have often reflected on the critical challenge of how to meaningfully engage all voices. Then, approximately one year into the… Read more
September 24, 2025
The age of acetaminophen and autism: What paediatricians need to know about battling misinformation
While the science is clear, the impact of misinformation is profound. As paediatricians, we see the downstream effects of false claims in our clinics every day. Families exposed to misinformation may delay seeking care, invest limited resources into… Read more
September 18, 2025
How visual abstracts can help enhance uptake of research (and how to create them)
Background Given that around 2.5 – 3 million articles are published annually on medical issues1, 2, it isn’t surprising that it takes 17 years for research evidence to reach clinical practice3. For research to influence clinical… Read more
April 25, 2025
It’s harder than it sounds: Prioritizing physician wellness
CPS President Dr. Johanne Harvey wants her paediatric colleagues to take better care of themselves. But she recognizes prioritizing wellness can be easier said than done. Read more
March 26, 2025
Nutrition is a vital sign
Nutrition impacts children’s health and development in profound ways. Currently, Canadian children are consuming an excess of sodium, sugar, and saturated fat, and too little fibre, calcium, and vitamin D. So where do parents learn about… Read more
February 26, 2025
Racism in Medical Education: Time for change
Racism in medical education is not just a theoretical problem—it affects real lives, from learners, educators and staff to the patients, caregivers and communities they serve. Despite efforts to promote social justice, systemic biases and… Read more
Last updated: Apr 20, 2020