Reading to the very young: a gift for life! Only 50% of parents read to their children under two on a regular basis
Results made public by the Institut de la statistique du Québec establish a connection between reading to children two and under and better academic r [...]
Learn moreReport published by the Conseil supérieur de l’éducation — Promoting skills training for young people under 20: removing barriers to professional training in secondary school
In this report, made public on December 4, 2012, the Conseil looks at the importance of providing the largest number of young people with professional [...]
Learn moreThe First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Health and Social Services Commission (FNQLHSSC) and Avenir d’enfants join forces to promote the healthy development of young First Nations children
In August 2012, the First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Health and Social Services Commission (FNQLHSSC) and Avenir d'enfants formed a partnership to [...]
Learn moreThe Lucie and André Chagnon Foundation receives an "Outstanding Achievement – Charity" award in recognition of the excellence of its Naître et Grandir website
The Interactive Media Awards™ (IMA) is an international awards program that recognizes the highest standards of excellence in web design and developme [...]
Learn moreThe Conseil supérieur de l'éducation publishes an opinion on the care and education of preschool-aged children
On October 24, 2012, the Conseil supérieur de l'éducation du Québec published an opinion entitled Mieux accueillir et éduquer les enfants d'âge présco [...]
Learn moreBooks are the best toys!
Although some parents find nothing unusual in the idea of reading to their baby, others are surprised that such young children would be interested in [...]
Learn moreLaunch of the 14th edition of The Gift of Reading
The 14th edition of the Literacy Foundation's Gift of Reading was launched on November 1, 2012, and will run until the end of December. This year, the [...]
Learn moreThe Association des centres jeunesse du Québec awards scholarships at its 2012 conference
To support and motivate the next generation, the Association des centres jeunesse du Québec, in partnership with the Lucie and André Chagnon Foundatio [...]
Learn moreA Prix Hommage for the Lucie and André Chagnon Foundation
On the occasion of the 2012 conference of the ACJQ (Association des centres jeunesse du Québec), the Lucie and André Chagnon Foundation, represented b [...]
Learn moreFour new reports on early childhood development
As part of the Québec Longitudinal Study of Child Development (QLSCD), the Institut de la statistique du Québec has published four reports (in French [...]
Learn moreA guide to support efforts to keep students in school
Laurier Fortin, full professor at the Université de Sherbrooke, has published Trait d'union, a high-school dropout prevention program. The guide, prep [...]
Learn morePump up your pulse with WIXX!
Québec en Forme is proud to launch WIXX, a communication campaign aimed at promoting recreational activities and active transportation among pre-teens [...]
Learn moreLet's get inspired by the Games!
Sylvie Bernier, the Healthy Lifestyle Ambassador for Québec en Forme, was also assistant Chef de Mission for Team Canada at the 2012 Olympic Games. Sh [...]
Learn moreA positive student-teacher relationship appears to be a key factor in educational success, particularly during the early school years
A recent fascicle published by the Institut de la statistique du Québec as part of the Étude longitudinale du développement des enfants du Québec (ELD [...]
Learn moreInternational conference on Models of Early Childhood Services
This conference, organized by the Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development (CEECD), the Strategic Knowledge Cluster on Early Child Develop [...]
Learn moreThe Fédération des Commissions scolaires du Québec organizes a summit on public education
The Sommet sur l'éducation publique, co-chaired by Paul Gérin-Lajoie and Léa Clermont-Dion, was held on May 31 and June 1, 2012. The purpose of the su [...]
Learn moreLieutenant Governor's Medal for Exceptional Merit awarded to Lucie and André Chagnon
On May 26, 2012, Lucie and André Chagnon were honoured to receive the Lieutenant Governor's Medal for Exceptional Merit (gold) in recognition of their [...]
Learn moreClaude Chagnon awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal
On May 23, 2012, several community members of the Vaudreuil-Soulanges region, just outside of Montreal, were awarded a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubi [...]
Learn moreWinter 2012 issue of Municipalité+famille reports on the Un Québec fou de ses enfants, 20 ans et ça continue forum
The winter 2012 issue of the magazine Municipalité+Famille provides interesting coverage of the forum Un Québec fou de ses enfants, 20 ans et ça cont [...]
Learn morePublication of a study entitled Impact of Quebec's universal low-fee childcare on female labour force participation, domestic income and governement budgets
In this study published by Université de Sherbrooke, Pierre Fortin, Luc Godbout and Suzy St-Cerny estimate that, in 2008, universal access to low-fee [...]
Learn moreQuébec en Forme preparing to launch a campaign to increase physical activity among Quebec preteens
Between the ages of 9 and 13, young Quebecers begin to become less physically active - a trend that continues throughout their teenage years. Faire bo [...]
Learn moreFor its April 2012 issue, Bien grandir is adopting the name of its website, Naître et grandir.com!
The magazine for young families also has a new look with a redesigned and airier layout. But its mission remains the same:encouraging children to succ [...]
Learn moreNaître et grandir at the Parents and Kids Fair from March 29 to April 1, 2012!
This year, at the Naître et grandir booth, visitors will be able to rewatch television commercials, rediscover the Naître et grandir website and, best [...]
Learn moreClaude Chagnon a guest panelist at the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal
On February 17, 2012, Claude Chagnon, President of the Lucie and André Chagnon Foundation, will be one of three guest speakers at a Hot issues@lunch n [...]
Learn more2012 edition of "Hooked on school" Days (Journées de la persévérance scolaire)
The 2012 edition of Hooked on School Days will be celebrated across Quebec from February 13-17. This year, fourteen regions will be taking part in the [...]
Learn moreThe February 2012 issue of the journal Développement social has just come out
With a print run of 14,000 copies, the mission of the journal Développement social is to provide a forum for discussion among actors in social develop [...]
Learn moreDay of reflection and networking on the theme of energy drinks
Organized by the Association pour la santé publique du Québec (ASPQ), this event was held in Montreal on January 31, 2012, with the support of Health [...]
Learn moreInitiatives locales et lutte contre la pauvreté et l’exclusion (Local initiatives and the fight against poverty and exclusion)
Published by the Presses de l’Université du Québec Although the social economy and community action work hard to counter the underlying causes of pov [...]
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