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Welcome to the Alberta Children's Epilepsy Program. Follow us for news and content about research and support for children living with epilepsy.
Final Stop: The Temporal Lobe Station!
Our journey through the brain ends at the Temporal Lobe Station, home to your memory vault, where special moments, conversations, and favourite songs are stored! This part of the brain also helps us understand sounds, recognize faces, and even process emotions.
March 19, 2025 at 12:17 AM
🧠🚆 The Brain Train has arrived at the Frontal Lobe Station!

It helps us plan, make decisions, solve problems, and control our emotions. It’s also responsible for movement and speech, making it one of the most important areas of the brain for day-to-day activities.
March 17, 2025 at 3:20 PM
🚉 Today's stop: The Parietal Lobe Station! The parietal lobe helps us make sense of the world around us; it processes touch, temperature, and pain, helps us understand space and movement, and even plays a role in math and problem-solving!
March 15, 2025 at 1:12 PM
🎯 Today’s stop: The Occipital Lobe Station!
This is where everything your eyes see gets processed, helping you recognize colors, shapes, and the world around you! 👀✨
March 14, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Today's stop: The Cerebellum Station!
The cerebellum is like the brain’s movement maestro, it helps us stay balanced, coordinate our movements, and even fine-tune skills like riding a bike or dancing!
March 13, 2025 at 3:13 PM
🧠 All aboard the Brain Train! 🚂 This week is Brain Awareness Week, and we’re taking you on an exciting journey through the brain! 🎉

Let’s explore the brain together! 🧠💡 #BrainAwarenessWeek #BrainTrain #EpilepsyEducation #Knowledge2Empower
March 12, 2025 at 3:28 PM
March is Epilepsy Awareness Month!

Meet our super-neurons, Zippy & Zappy! ⚡🧠 They’re back to help explain all things epilepsy in a fun and engaging way! We’ve created a series of kid-friendly, interactive videos covering everything from what epilepsy is to seizure safety and first aid.
March 5, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Did you know we’ve created a series of kid-friendly, interactive videos covering important epilepsy topics? From what epilepsy is and seizure first aid to EEGs and antiseizure medications.

knowledge2empowercanada.thinkific.com/courses/Epil...

#EpilepsyAwareness #Epilepsy101
March 3, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Brain in Overdrive! ⚡

During a seizure, neurons send messages all at once—way faster than normal! It’s like a lightning storm inside the brain. ⚡💜

Did you know March is Epilepsy Awareness Month? At the Alberta Children's Epilepsy Program, we believe knowledge is power!
February 25, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Imagine if your brain suddenly froze, repeated actions, or distorted reality—just like a screen glitch. For people with epilepsy, seizures can feel exactly like that. ⚡
Follow us for more! #EpilepsyAwareness #EndTheStigma #BrainHealth
#AlbertaChildrenEpilepsyProgram #Knowledge2Empower
February 19, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Our team completed the Wonderful Winter Wellness Challenge. Thank you to all who participated!
#wellnesschallenge #winteractivity
February 18, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Today, on International Epilepsy Day, we come together to raise awareness, break stigmas, and show support for the 50 million people worldwide living with epilepsy.
#InternationalEpilepsyDay
February 11, 2025 at 4:03 AM
📢 We’re heading to the Calgary City Teachers’ Convention next week! 🍎🎉
Come visit us at Booth 227
February 6, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Say hello to Zippy and Zappy, the dynamic duo here to teach us all about epilepsy! With their curiosity and energy, they’ll make learning fun, engaging, and easy to understand.

#ZippyAndZappy #EpilepsyAwareness #LearnWithUs #FunAndEducation
January 22, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Dr. Jacobs challenged our team to complete 60km of walking, running, skiing, or skating this January as part of our Winter Wellness Challenge—and we’re up for it! 🏆
How do you stay active during the winter?
#WinterWellness #StayActive #MoveYourBody #HealthyMindHealthyBody #BeatTheWinterBlues
January 17, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Overcoming epilepsy stigma is an ongoing process that involves a combination of education, advocacy, personal empowerment, and community support.
January 15, 2025 at 8:58 PM