Health and Safety

Hand sanitizer recalls

Health Canada is advising Canadians that certain hand sanitizers are being recalled from the market because they contain ethanol or denaturants that can be poisonous to children and are not acceptable for use in Canada. For an up-to-date recall list, visit Health Canada Recalls and Safety Alerts


24/7 parenting resources in 70 languages

Looking for helpful tips for parents in different languages? Parenting for Lifelong Health has worked with leading organizations like WHO, Unicef and Centers for Disease Control to develop free online parenting resources during COVID-19.


COVID-19 Resources for CNC Staff and Parents

With the COVID-19 pandemic, everyone across the globe is in the process of figuring out how to adapt in order to curb the spread of this virus. Here's a compilation of resources to help child care centers, teachers and families make the most of these uncertain times.


Webinar – Bracing for COVID-19: What Early Childhood Programs Need to Know and Consider

While we may have heard tips to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, you may be scrambling to figure out the many other details that will impact your program. This Early Childhood Investigations webinar will take a deeper dive into all aspects of disaster preparedness including policies and procedures, and health considerations.


Food Allergy Canada: What’s New?

Check out the latest mythbuster, what’s new in food allergy research, and update your anaphylaxis training this month with Food Allergy Canada.

Product Recalls

For an updated list of recalls and safety alerts, visit Health Canada


Dressing for the cold

The outdoors in winter is most enjoyed most when dressed properly. Remember: there is no bad weather, just bad clothing. In winter, the best idea is to stay warm and dry. Being too hot makes you sweat, creating moisture. When it is cold outside, being damp is uncomfortable and can be a danger as you will lose body heat more quickly. Here are a few things to think about and share with parents to keep everyone safe in the cold weather.

Health Canada: Information About Coronavirus

Visit the Health Canada website for the most up-to-date information about Coronavirus. And remember... you can always find important health and safety updates in the In the News section. (Bottom right corner of this page.)

Health Canada: Information About Coronavirus

Visit the Health Canada website for the most up-to-date information about Coronavirus.

Winter safety: Advice for parents and kids

Winter is a great season for fun outdoor activities like sledding and skating, but cold weather, ice, and snow can also be intimidating for newcomer families and potentially dangerous for children. Here's some tips to help parents and children enjoy winter activities safely.