Health and Safety
Caring for a Child with Food Allergy: A Guide on What You Need to Know
This guide provides easy-to-understand information that’s essential for managing food allergy and anaphylaxis. It’s very visual, making it easy to follow along and understand even if English is not the primary language. Plus, Food Allergy Canada has made this care guide available in 10 different languages!
Physical Development 101: A Guide to Motor Skills in Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers
Through daily play and movement, babies and toddlers begin to develop fundamental motor skills: gross motor skills (big movements like crawling, walking, and jumping) and fine motor skills (smaller actions, like grasping and picking up tiny objects). These skills grow naturally over time, but no two children develop them at exactly the same pace. That being said, there are so many fun activities you can do to help encourage physical development in engaging and healthy ways - and you can find them here in the Active for Life Physical Development 101 guide!
Winter Safety Tip Sheet for Parents
Winter can be lots of fun, but unfortunately, there are some associated potential dangers for children. Here are some tips to share with parents to help families stay safe during the winter season!
Multilingual Parent Resource: Protecting Your Child from RSV
This new resource for parents, expecting parents and caregivers explains how we can protect infants and children during RSV season - and it's available in 7 languages!
Do you use a portable space heater?
Health Canada has updated portable electric heater safety standards, and with the colder weather, it's a good reminder to be careful if you use a space heater in your program.
Halloween Safety: Tips for Families
Halloween can be a fun and exciting time for kids. Here are some safety tips to share with parents and children that will help keep everyone safe and happy this Halloween!30 Healthy Snacks for Active Kids
Are you looking for new snack options for kids? Here are some healthy options to share with parents and choose from to fuel children’s play in your CNC program!
Canadian Paediatric Society Recommends Risky Play for Kids
The Canadian Paediatric Society has released a new recommendation regarding the importance of risky play in a child’s development—and the statement may surprise parents and caregivers. The recommendation says that unstructured play, particularly outdoor risky play, has a crucial role in the physical, mental, and social development of children. Here’s how you can keep children protected and safe during “risky play”.
Buying second-hand products?
These Health Canada resources will help you avoid dangerous second-hand items.
Summer Safety
Here are some important reminders for keeping children safe during the hot summer months, while promoting the healthy benefits of outdoor play!