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Family Facts: BC Council Blog
What Will the BC Budget Mean for Families?
March 5, 2010
Finance Minister Colin Hansen introduced BC’s new budget last week by recognizing some of the challenges that families are facing: “Too many people across B.C.How Are Family Finances Now?
February 25, 2010The general consensus among the big banks and government is that the recession is ceasing and a slow recovery is in the works. But if analyses of family finance trends show anything, it’s that Canadian households will continue to grapple with money problems for some time.
Parents Model Teen Sexuality
February 25, 2010In 2003, 40% of 14 to 19 year olds were sexually active, according to Statistics Canada. But the longer that teens delay sexual activity, the more they decrease the risks that come with sex; such as STDs, unintended pregnancy and emotional concerns.
Early Years Focuses on Rights of the Child
February 19, 2010
This February's Early Years Conference in Victoria attracted 550 delegates from all over BC, across Canada and internationally.Movement Growing on Childhood Obesity
February 19, 2010
Three releases this month are bringing international attention to childhood obesity.Stresses of Caregiving From Far Away
February 11, 2010
In 2007, about 2.7 million people aged 45 and over provided assistance or care to an elder relative who suffered from a long-term health problem or physical limitation. These numbers are up 670,000 from 2002.BC Social Work Week March 8-14
February 11, 2010
Professionals working for families need to be celebrated for the dedication, skills and caring that each of them give.Parental Stress Transfers to Kids
February 5, 2010
Feeling stressed out? Overloaded at work? Watch out – it could be contagious. Parents who are suffering from burnout are more likely to have children who are feeling burnout at school, according to recent research conducted in Finland.Economic Benefits of Marriage: A Man’s World?
February 5, 2010
A new study issued this month by Washington DC thinktank the Pew Research Centre finds that there's been a role reversal when it comes to men, women and the economics of marriage.
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