Safehaven’s New Book One in 100 Raises Awareness, Emphasizing Inclusivity and Compassion
Everyone has the right to live a valued life within their community. However, for 1 per cent of Canadian children living with medical complexities and disabilities, this dream can often be overshadowed by a system and society that overlook or
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Sunscreen is Essential All Year Round – Keep Your Kids Protected! Sun Bum Sunscreen Kids is a line of sunscreen products specifically designed for children. These sunscreens provide broad-spectrum protection against UVA and UVB rays, helping to prevent sunburn and skin
Superheroes For a Day
Words by Lorraine Pelley Autism, a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by challenges in social interaction, communication, and repetitive behaviours, has garnered increasing attention and understanding in recent years. The spectrum nature of autism means it manifests uniquely in everyone, making it both
Do you remember Elmer the Safety Elephant?
WORDS BY Marylene Vestergom “Since the late 1940s, Elmer has held a special place in the hearts of many Canadians of a certain age,” says Lewis Smith, Manager, National Projects, Canada Safety Council, “as a well-known symbol of safety education, teaching
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For more than three decades, Magic Bag has been a trusted ally, catering to families’ hot and cold compress requirements. Discover natural comfort for aches, stress, fatigue, and pains, all in an environmentally responsible manner. They are dedicated to manufacturing
Fitness Prep
Before you dust off your tennis or pickleball racquet, golf clubs or garden shears, now’s the time to get your body ready for these activities. Too often our excitement to get back into the game can bring on nagging pains of
How to approach nutrition when feeding children away from home
Children can be picky eaters. Parents know that getting kids to eat anything, much less healthy foods, can sometimes make the dinner table feel more like a battlefield than a place to break bread. That’s especially so when the dinner
sleep tight: Helight Sleep
WORDS BY Marylene Vestergom We all know that sleep is an essential aspect of daily life with both short- and long-term health implications. It affects physiological processes, cognitive performance, and mood. Practicing good sleep habits is also linked to a lower
Oral health – When Can Children Brush Their Own Teeth?
Parents quickly learn that their children go through a transition marked by a desire to be more independent. They’re picking out their own mismatched clothes and no longer want any help when solving puzzles or complex toys. That newfound independence
Halloween safety
Halloween is an exciting time of the year when people all over the world celebrate by engaging in various activities. There are plenty of things to do during this festive season, ranging from attending parties to participating in traditional customs.
Anxiety management. Potential stressors for kids
Work is often cited as the primary cause of stress. Indeed, work-related stress is a global issue. According to the Global Organization for Stress, workers in countries as different as the United States, Australia, Canada, and China all report confronting
Getting back into routine with meal planning
The transition from summer vacation to back to school doesn’t have to be difficult, especially when everyone is excited to bounce back into a more normal school year. With all the chaos of getting back into the things we love,
Physical Activity: Lionheart Fitness Kids
According to NBA Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen, “Some of the best lessons I have learned were through great coaches. They were life lessons, not just game strategies or tactics. Lionheart Fitness Kids provides valuable moments and memories from some
Signs Kids Could Be Hard of Hearing
Hearing loss is often associated with aging, and understandably so. Individuals from all walks of life undoubtedly have an aging friend or relative who has experienced some degree of hearing loss, and millions of seniors across the globe would admit
Sun bum – Summer Loving Had Me A Blast
Protect your family from the harsh of the Sun Rays. We all love summer and the sunshine that comes with it. It’s important not to leave home without being protected. Carry Sun Bum everywhere because Sun Bum has you and your
Understanding Self-Regulation with Dr. Stuart Shanker’s new book Reframed
If you’re looking for your next great read, Dr. Stuart Shanker’s latest book, Reframed Self-Reg for a Just Society is a must buy. This latest book is the third in a series of books written by Dr. Shanker about teaching
How to Ease Your Daughter Through the Difficulties of Puberty
It goes without saying that puberty is the most testing time for a child’s self-esteem. As a parent, it can be punishing to watch your daughter falter in confidence, and become uncomfortable in her growing body. However, this feeling of
Schools and Mental Health
If there is one thing that the last two years of the pandemic and its attack upon our physical health has taught us, it is the importance of mental health. Nowhere has this been more apparent than the effects upon
Why I’m Sick of Applauding Sleep Deprivation
Yesterday I got off a call with a soon-to-be client. She was a brand-new mom and her baby was eight-weeks-old. The refrain was familiar, “What have I done? Why didn’t anyone tell me? I’m not coping.” It was sad. What’s
How to avoid braces and improve your child’s oral health
We are witnessing one of the most important health trends in human history and yet it is going seemingly unnoticed. We know that braces are expensive – they can cost anywhere from $3,000 to $10,000 per child! It is estimated that