Bullying 101 Not all signs are as visible as a black eye. A child can be affected mentally and emotionally, leaving them feeling lonely and scared. READ MORE Got lice? Don't panic! Just as common as catching a cold from fellow classmates, children can be infested with head lice, spread by head to head contact or by sharing hats, READ MORE
The gifted children Autism affects about one out of every 165 children born, and significantly impacts those diagnosed, their families and caregivers. Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) are typically identified before age three; boys are affected most. Asperger Syndrome, an ASD, is often detected when a child reaches school age. READ MORE
Natural, nature-full play When Richard Louv coined the term, ‘nature deficit disorder’ in Last Child in the Woods, he inspired a movement to reconnect kids with nature. Whether you’re building a backyard playground or creating a community play area, turn to eco-friendly, non-toxic materials and products to keep children healthy and safe in outdoor play. READ MORE
Safe play outdoors Spring’s warmer weather entices children outside for fresh air and exercise. Ensure your kids stay safe at the playground by following a few simple safety tips. READ MORE
Eye health MYTH: children must be able to read before they can take an eye exam. TRUTH: start routine eye exams at six months of age. Yet most children under age four haven’t been tested. “Eye exams detect issues such as lazy eye (amblyopia); which, undetected, can cause lasting vision strain and permanent eye damage,” warns Dr. Kirsten North, President, Canadian Association of Optometrists. READ MORE
Flu tips for kids Kids are no stranger to the flu. They seem to have a knack for picking up the illness or related symptoms at school, daycare or hockey practice. Encourage these healthy habits to prevent children from contracting a cold or the flu this season. READ MORE
Keep the kids sun safe id you know that children and adolescents are most susceptible to sunburn? The highest prevalence of multiple sunburns in the summer occurs in people between the ages of 15 and 24. This results from higher levels of sun exposure combined with fewer protective behaviours. READ MORE
Kids' Corner A healthy, well-balanced, age-appropriate diet usually provides children with the necessary vitamins and minerals for normal growth and development, with a few notable exceptions. READ MORE
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