The MDI seeks to understand the whole child — this short video helps explain the multifaceted nature of well-being in middle childhood.
MDI as an Engagement Tool
Discover how Jeff Stromgren and Marna Macmillan combine MDI data visualization and personal stories to engage their communities in their efforts to improve well-being in middle childhood.
Why work with the MDI?
MDI Champions Jeff Stromgren and Marna Macmillan explain why they chose to start collecting MDI data in their community of Coquitlam, BC.
Learning by Listening
The power and importance of children’s voices lies at the heart of the MDI. Members of HELP’s Aboriginal Steering Committee discuss how critical it is for children’s voices to guide our work.
Understanding the Well-Being & Assets Indices
A quick overview of the two summary indices used in the MDI to gauge overall well-being and the strength of school and community assets.
MDI Community Story – Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows
Roberta O’Brien, Coordinator for the Ridge Meadows Community Children’s Table, explores the development of the Active Kids Hour program, an after-school initiative involving collaboration between the municipality, school district and community stakeholders.
MDI Community Story – City of Surrey
Daljit Gill-Badesha, Middle Childhood and Healthy Communities Manager for the City of Surrey, shares her experience – and important insights – of incorporating MDI data into the development of a new middle years municipal program, the MyZone After School Drop-In initiative.
MDI is Central to the Conversation
MDI Champions Jeff Stromgren and Marna Macmillan explain how MDI data can be the catalyst for rich conversations with your school, your staff, and your community.
Intro to the MDI
Short video introducing the MDI survey. Narrated by HELP Director Kim Schonert-Reichl.
Every Opportunity: the Value of Adult Relationships
One of our favourite videos to show to help people understand how meaningful interactions with adults can be throughout the school day.