What is the Health Information (HIP) for Parents e-Newsletter?
The HIP e-newsletter is the best way for you to stay informed about health issues related to your school-aged child!
There are two versions of HIP e-Newsletter:
- one for parents with children in Kindergarten to grade 6 (Elementary)
- one for parents with teenagers in grades 7 to 12 (Secondary).
The e-newsletters:
- come out three times per year – fall, winter and spring
- contain up-to-date, reliable health information for your school-aged child
- have important updates and links to community services.
Sign-up Online
Fill out the subscription form below to receive the Elementary Edition, Secondary Edition or both.
Please note – Your email address will be kept confidential and will be shared only with our e-newsletter service provider. From time-to-time you may also receive other important public health information from the Perth District Health Unit.
Newsletter Archives
Elementary
2018 and 2019 School Year
- Spring 2019 – Positive Body Image, Measles, Emotional Regulation, Lyme Disease
- Winter 2019 – Parenting by Ages and Stages, Kid-friendly Movies, Healthy Habits, Sleep Tips
- Fall 2018 – Unstructured Play, Lunch Safety, Flu, Visual Health
2017 and 2018 School Year
- Spring 2018 – De-stress Dinner, Screen Time, Dental Health, Immunization
- Winter 2018 – Stress, Skiing/Snowboarding Safety, Kids Can Cook
- Fall 2017 – Eating More Veggies and Fruit, Internet Safety, Snacking, Active Transportation, Flu
2016 and 2017 School Year
- Spring 2017 – Transitions, Difficult Behaviour, Sun Safety, Peanut Allergies
- Winter 2017 – Resiliency, Common Illnesses, Fluoride, Drinking More Water
- Fall 2016 – Anxiety, Sleep and Physical Activity, Dental Screenings, Flu, Ranch Dip for Kids
2015 and 2016 School Year
- Spring 2016 – Self Regulation, Chickenpox, Snacking & Teeth, Smoking, Growth Mindset
- Winter 2016 – Emotions, HPV Vaccine, Parenting & Screen Time, Breakfast Ideas
Secondary
2018 and 2019 School Year
- Spring 2019 – Vaping, Communicating with your Teen, Lunch Ideas
- Fall 2018 – What Teens Need from their Parents, Preventing Alcohol & Drug Use, Flu
2017 and 2018 School Year
- Spring 2018 – E-cigarettes, Beach Water Safety, Immunization, Dental Health
- Winter 2018 – Teen Talk, Sun Safety on March Break, Immunizations
- Fall 2017 – Marijuana Myths, Physical Activity for a Healthy Mind, Flu, Anxiety
2016 and 2017 School Year
- Spring 2017 – Alcohol, Oral Piercing, Child Protection, Teens & Technology
- Winter 2017 – Stress, The Teen Years, Common Illnesses, Drink More Water
- Fall 2016 – Anxiety, Sleep & Physical Activity, Gender Identity, Flu, Ranch Dip for Kids
2015 and 2016 School Year