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  • Support for Families

    When a baby is born with a heart defect, the entire family is affected. The Children’s Heart Network offers support and hope to families.
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  • Resources for Parents

    One in 100 babies is born with a congenital heart defect. Half will need life-saving surgery as babies.
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  • Summer Camps for Kids and Teens

    The Children’s Heart Network offers summer camp, an unforgettable and empowering experience for kids with congenital heart disease.
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When you join CHN, you can attend all events for free. Our annual membership fee of $25 helps us offer events and programs throughout the year that are either free or very low cost. JOIN

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Overview

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February 12, 2020

The Importance of Rest and Play for Managing Stress and Creating Balance and Connection

Structure and routine are great, and for the most part people and families thrive with some level of structure...

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January 29, 2020

Interview with Kirsten Bartels

Kirsten is a geneticist at BC Children’s Hospital who works with heart families.

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January 24, 2020

9 Ways to Support Your Child’s Creativity

Kids are natural innovators with powerful imaginations. And creativity offers a bounty of intellectual, emotional, and even health benefits.

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EventsView more

Feb
20
AGM and Presentation: Hearts of Gold Teen Program
Feb
22
Painting Workshop for Heart Kids Ages 6–13 Years
Feb
22
February VIHOG Event: IMAX and the Museum
Feb
27
Heart Mamas & Papas Coffee Group – Nanaimo
Apr
18
Lower Mainland Heart Beats Family Bowling Event

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