Liam’s Mission is raising awareness about cystic fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder that causes irreversible damage to one or more organs and systems including the lungs, digestive track, pancreas, and other organs. Children with cystic fibrosis often have trouble breathing and lack proper nutrition. The severity
If the shoe fits – Back to school shoes
Backpacks, lunch kits, notebooks – check. But when was the last time you sized up your child’s shoes? Footwear may be one of the most underappreciated school supplies. Pediatric foot specialists say children’s feet grow faster than adults’, especially under age
Happy Days Sanctuary: Emergency preparedness in wildfire and environmental disaster evacuations
Wildfires are an increasing concern across the country. Between 2015 to 2022, an average 800,000 hectares of forest were lost due to wildfires annually. However, as the climate changes, the risk of environmental disasters is increasing every year and outcomes
Healthy minds: How growing concerns about substance use sparked a program for change
Today, youth between the ages of 12 and 21, are using substances and developing addictions – from nicotine, alcohol, cannabis, opioids, and yes, even excessive gaming and social media usage. Dr. Amit Rotem, a child and adolescent psychiatrist and Deputy Chief
Child safety: How to Prevent Hot Car Emergencies
Parents often do everything within their means to keep their children safe in and outside of their homes. Throughout the years, child safety seats have helped reduce the risk of serious injuries to children while riding in vehicles. However, incidents
Neurodivergence
Innovative Program Technology ThriveGuide Helps More Families and Children with Autism Learn and Grow Most parents of children with Autism face numerous challenges trying to find and access the much-needed services to help their child. Along with trying to find the
Equine Therapy
“I learned how to look at my emotions and had the horses help with understanding them.” “I am learning from the horses to release all the overwhelming emotions, not hold them in.” Imagine understanding and releasing your emotions with the help of
Aveeno® Kids
With more young children using skincare meant for adults, parents should guide them toward gentle, effective products suited for their sensitive skin. Harsh ingredients like retinol, common in adult skincare, can cause irritation and sun sensitivity in kids. A simple,
Farm Boy expands ‘nourish to flourish’ program to support more Ontario schools in 2025
SPONSORED CONTENT Farm Boy is proud to announce the return and expansion of its flagship charitable program, nourish to flourish, aimed at enhancing student access to healthy food and empowering young Ontarians with the knowledge to make lifelong healthy choices. Now
Philips Sonicare
Philips Sonicare, the top brand endorsed by dental professionals in Canada, is encouraging Canadians to make the switch to rechargeable toothbrushes instead of manual ones. This change aims to achieve the best possible clean with less effort! Sonicare DiamondClean Smart 9350 For
Clean teeth: How to get kids more engaged in their dental health
Dental health should be a priority at any age, and it is especially important for children. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says more than half of children between the ages of six and eight have had a cavity
Everything Parents Need to Know About Growth Hormone Deficiency and Their Child’s Development
Every child’s growth and development is individual and unique. Some grow quickly, others are late bloomers. Some are naturally tall while others are naturally short. In most cases, the child’s developmental rate is completely healthy. However, for one in 7,000
Allergy Prevention
Food allergies are the second most common type of allergy, and while they can occur at any age, they are most common in infants and children. There is no known cure for food allergies. The best way to avoid a
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
sun bum
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
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 a complex and
Do you remember Elmer the Safety Elephant?
“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 children about road
MAGIC BAG & SUPPORO
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