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Child Safety Preventing Falls

… child can slip and fall in the tub or on the wet floor from water that has splashed out of the tub. Remove hazards from … it hard to walk. Have your child stay seated when eating or drinking. Don't allow your child to walk or run with any … to attach and remove. Make sure openings in rails are small enough to prevent a child from getting trapped. A trapped …

Physical changes during the second trimester

… your face Breathe steam from a hot shower, a pot of boiling water, or a vaporizer Use a cool mist humidifier Massage … under your eyes, and down the sides of your nose Drink water Try saltwater nose drops made from 1/4 teaspoon of salt dissolved in …

Alcohol and smoking after pregnancy

… and smoking after pregnancy Last updated January 18, 2018 Drinking and smoking aren't just harmful when you're … feeding time. Despite popular myth, it has been shown that drinking beer does not increase your milk supply. If you do … milk (approximately 2 – 3 hours per drink). Drinking water, resting, or 'pumping and dumping" breast milk will …

Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight

… anxious about food and eating. Anxiety about not getting enough to eat will often lead a child to overeat whenever he … should be offered the same food choices at meals. Choose water instead of sugary drinks, such as sport drinks, soft … anxious about food and eating. Anxiety about not getting enough to eat will often lead a child to overeat whenever he …

Breastfeeding - Learning the basics

… your breast. This usually tells you when your baby has had enough milk. Don’t rush though – your baby may just be … eight times a day; and you're concerned that you don't have enough milk, seek support from your healthcare provider. … for successful breastfeeding. Make it a priority to get enough rest and sleep, drink plenty of fluids and eat …

Healthy Eating for Canadians

… nuts, seeds, avocado, fatty fish, and vegetable oils. Make water your drink of choice. A lot of drinks are high in calories, sugars, sodium, and fat. Water is good for your health and helps you stay hydrated … nuts, seeds, avocado, fatty fish, and vegetable oils. Make water your drink of choice. A lot of drinks are high in …

Fluoride During Childhood

… tooth decay and dental cavities . It may be added to local water supplies, toothpastes, and other mouth care products. … water supply. To find out how much fluoride is in your drinking water, call your local water company or the local … water supply. To find out how much fluoride is in your drinking water, call your local water company or the local …

Keeping children and teenagers active

… active transport and unplanned active play will do! Getting enough physical activity It is recommended that children and … when you and your child are thinking about how to get enough physical activity into her daily schedule: Where can … to do even more than 60 minutes. School sport isn’t always enough You might think your child will get all the physical …

Common Coping Responses for Stress

… or kicking something) Eating too much or too little or drinking a lot of coffee Smoking or chewing tobacco Drinking alcohol Yelling at your spouse, children, or … counselling if you continue to struggle with stress Getting enough sleep Eating healthy foods Not all positive coping …

Maggies Strategies for Eating Healthy

… are in foods. Cut out most refined sugar. Morris stopped drinking soft drinks and bottled teas with sugar. "I used to … how much you eat from each food group to make sure you get enough protein, fruits, vegetables, and calcium. Make a list … are in foods. Cut out most refined sugar. Morris stopped drinking soft drinks and bottled teas with sugar. "I used to …