If you or your child tend to wake up with worrying thoughts, scheduling a ‘worry time’ in the later afternoon but not too close to bed can help to address these thoughts so they aren’t ruminating during the night. Uncluttering the mind before bed by writing out to-do lists, and maybe trying progressive muscle [...]
Yes, absolutely! On school days, if it is challenging to nap within the ideal time window, incorporating some physical activity after school can boost energy and assist with falling asleep in the evening. If your teen is napping but then struggling with falling asleep at night, it may be worthwhile trying to reduce or [...]
0:00:00 - General introduction by Devyen Nichols and Jennifer Heeley (Outlines resources for those with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis) 0:04:05 - Introduces guest speakers (Devyn Nichols and Jennifer Heeley, Dr. Tara McGrath) 0:05:07 - Devyn and Jen’s JIA/Chronic Pain Journey 0:25:00 - Jennifer Heeley introduces Dr. Tara McGrath 0:25:08 - Dr. Tara McGarth thanks previous [...]
0:00 - Welcome by Jennifer Wilson, executive director of Cassie and Friends 3:45 - Jennifer Wilson introduces Dr. Glenn Landry and Sarah James 5:20 - Sleep 101 Presentation by Dr. Glenn Landry 13:00 Sleep Deprivation 19:12 Sleep Debt & the Exhausted Brain 15:30 Health Hazards of Sleep Deprivation 24:55 What is Elite Sleep? 35:15 [...]
View the Application for Youth Leader Award 2023 and fill out the 2023 Application to let us know more about your positive impact on the Canadian juvenile arthritis community and apply for the Youth Leader Award. Applications for the 2023 Youth Leader Award are now open until December 13th, 2023. Questions? Email info@cassieandfriends.ca [...]
Become a Youth in Action with Cassie + Friends! We’ll recognize the work your doing on our social media platforms and provide you with the tools you’ll need to succeed along the way. Sharing your story, launching a fundraiser or running with us on Team Cassie + Friends are just a few examples of [...]
Is your child inspired to help others affected by juvenile arthritis and other rheumatic diseases? By becoming a Junior Leader, youth age 5-12 who lead an initiative, project or activity that positively impacts the lives of others living with rheumatic disease, will be eligible for a chance to win a $500 Youth Leader Award! [...]
Intro/Welcome by Jennifer Wilson - 00:00Â Jennifer Introduces Colleen and Caden - 07:00 Colleen and Caden Castonguay reflect on personal experiences with Injections - 07:30 Jennifer thanks Colleen and Caden and introduces Dr. Johnson - 18:00 Dr. Johnson explains the medical perspective on injections (trigger warning: images of needles) - 20:00 Jennifer thanks Dr. [...]
We chatted with three young adults in our community to learn about their experiences with self-injections. Here's what they had to say: Graeme: I started self-injecting methotrexate when I was 16, after 9 months in remission without any medication. The struggle was twofold: one, there was the idea of sticking a sharp object into [...]
In addition to the guides available on this page, you can hear from young adults in our community who shared their experience coping with needle phobia during our Virtual Youth Panel (Skip to 59:51). Some children have also found it helpful to watch a demonstration of a needle. To help other kids learn about [...]
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