Health and Safety External Resources
Health and Safety Posters: Beware of Button Batteries
Small batteries can lead to some big health risks! Did you know that a swallowed button battery can burn through a child's throat or esophagus in as little as 2 hours. Button batteries are found in many household items, so it's very important for battery compartments to be screwed shut and/or kept out of sight and reach of children. Here are some resources that can help educate parents.
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.
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!
Heatstroke Prevention Safety Tips
Did you know that heatstroke can be deadly and requires immediate medical attention? An average of 38 children die each year in hot cars, so it's important to be prepared and take action. This Heatstroke Prevention Safety Tips poster can help.