A poison is something that can make you sick if you swallow it, taste it, smell it, get it on your skin, or get it in your eye. It can be a drug or a non-drug substance. Children 5 and younger are more at risk for poisonings because they like to…
Playing with toys is such an important part of your child’s physical and mental development. It’s especially enjoyable—and a bonding opportunity—if you join in and play with your child. But many toys—especially ones that are inappropriate for your…
Water play is an important part of summer for Maritime families. Playing in the water is fun, a great form of exercise, and a great way to cool off. But it also comes with very serious risks.Children under 5 are at an increased risk because:they are…
Playgrounds are wonderful places for children to be active and test their physical and social skills. Playgrounds can help kids learn to take calculated risks—an important life skill. Of course, used incorrectly, a playground can also come with…
Even though preteens start to behave like little adults, their brains are still not fully-developed, and like kids, they remain poor at judging the true risk of activities. So they still rely on you to help create a safe environment for them,…
Even though teens can often seem like the little adults they almost are, their brains are still not fully-developed, and like kids, they remain poor at judging the true risk of activities. So they still rely on you to help create a safe environment…
Once your child is taller than 145 cm (4 feet 9 inches), it may be time to move to a regular seat belt. If a child does not yet fit the seat belt as described below, continue to use a booster seat. Your child is safest in the back seat until 13…
It’s wonderful when our kids get to explore their independence by exploring their neighbourhood. But statistically, a child’s greatest risk of injury is death is from a car collision. Keeping all kids safe on our streets is about both how we choose…
Any blow to the head, face, or neck, or a blow to the body that jars your head, can cause a concussion. A concussion is a brain injury that can’t be seen on routine X-rays, CT scans or MRIs. Symptoms of a concussion include dizziness, headache,…
We know that falls are the leading cause of injury-related hospitalization among children. We also know that children fall in different situations based on their age.Children aged 0-4 are most likely to fall at home.Children aged 5-9 are most likely…