Family Resources

We have resources available to support families in various aspects of their health and wellbeing.


News & Events

Counting Steps and Catching Zzzs: Do Kids’ Movements Measure Up?

August 5, 2025

“When it comes to raising healthy kids, most parents know the basics: eat your veggies, get enough sleep, and go outside to play. But how do we really know if children are moving enough… and what’s the best way to measure it? “ Read the article highlighting the work of our very own Dr. Lori…

Earth Day 2024: 4 effective strategies to reduce household food waste

April 23, 2024

Food waste is a serious emergency in Canada and around the world. Here are four practical steps we can take this Earth Day to eat more healthily, reduce food waste and save the planet. Read the full article here: https://theconversation.com/earth-day-2024-4-effective-strategies-to-reduce-household-food-waste-224224

Un-processing Obesity: Insights into the Relationship Between Processed Foods and Obesity in Parents and Young Children

May 25, 2023

Obesity is considered a modern pandemic —and it is on the rise. One of the reasons health experts give for this phenomenon is the consumption of increasingly processed foods. A new study from the Guelph Family Health Study found an association between ultra processed food intake and markers of obesity in adults, but not their…