https://youtu.be/Pp08ntOjOPc The term ‘wine mom’ and the culture behind it has grown in recent years as mothers have begun sharing their experiences online on various social networking platforms. This growth has further highlighted the roles that systematic and social structures play regarding alcohol in a women’s life. With Fetal Alcohol Spectrum … [Read more...] about #WineMoms: Humour and Empowerment or Binge Drinking and Mental Health Challenges?
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Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2021
The Central Alberta FASD Society Invites YOU to our Annual General Meeting (AGM) Date: September 15, 2021 Time: 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. Location: Via Zoom RSVP only Email: exadmin@fasdca.ca Call: 403-342-7499 RSVP by September 1, 2021 "PROVIDING SUPPORT ACROSS THE LIFESPAN" … [Read more...] about Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2021
Webinar Registration: #WineMom: Humour and Empowerment or Binge Drinking and Mental Health Challenges?
Topic: #WineMom: Humour and empowerment or binge drinking and mental health challenges? Description: In this webinar, participants will learn about ‘wine mom’ culture and how alcohol, particularly on social media, is used to subvert the idea of constant perfection that is often associated with motherhood. ‘Wine mom’ culture has grown on social … [Read more...] about Webinar Registration: #WineMom: Humour and Empowerment or Binge Drinking and Mental Health Challenges?
Prenatal Alcohol Exposure, Brain Development, and Mental Health
Mental health challenges are common in children, youth, and adults with prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE). If these challenges are not treated, they can persist for many years. Many mental health problems first emerge in adolescence, but we don’t know a lot about exactly how and when mental health problems begin for people with PAE. People with PAE … [Read more...] about Prenatal Alcohol Exposure, Brain Development, and Mental Health
Summer Camps for Kids with FASD
As the school year comes to an end and the summer is just within grasp, a lot of children are looking forward to attending summer camp. Summer camp offers the opportunity for children to make and maintain friendships, participate in recreational activities, create lasting memories, and have fun! Although camps are an excellent place for belonging, … [Read more...] about Summer Camps for Kids with FASD