Season in the sun
Protect your family from summer rays

We want our kids to enjoy the outdoors while the weather’s fine. A few simple precautions will make it easy for your family to have fun in the sun.

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Booster seats save lives

Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of injury-related death among Canadian children. Yet the country lacks cohesive booster seat legislation, according to the Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS).

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Camping With the Kiddies
Preparation is key

For some, roughing it is when the campsite’s electrical outlet isn’t in the most optimal location to charge the laptop. For others, it’s pitching a tent in the middle of a piece of Canadian wilderness. Either way, the addition of young children makes any camping experience one that requires extra planning.

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Disciplining your child
by Gail Johnson

Kids need discipline, but providing it in a healthy way is something many parents struggle with.  The Canadian Paediatric Society has tips on guiding children with “positive discipline.”

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Safe Summer Playground Tips
By Gail Johnson

With summer here, it’s time to spend days playing at the park. Playgrounds are a child’s dream come true, but parents still need to be vigilant in doing all they can to prevent injuries while their kids are romping on the equipment.

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