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Fat Chance
Being a parent, these days, can make you feel like a fish. A splish-splashing salmon, to be specific, forced to gamely swim upstream against the currents of society to guarantee the safe propagation of the...
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Brain Food
Over the years, parents have asked me to provide a quick overview of the basic dietary guidelines they should follow with their children in order to promote optimal brain health and development, which also means...
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Prevent Brain Injury, Wear a Helmet
(NC)-June is Brain Awareness Month and parents are being reminded of the importance of helmet safety. We all know that wearing a helmet can significantly reduce the risks of brain and spinal cord injuries in many...
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Taking Control of Your Child's Asthma
(NC)-For many Canadian parents of children with asthma, frequent trips to the emergency room, unscheduled visits to the doctor's office and countless sick days are common occurrences. "I can't count the...
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Incisionless Otoplaty - A Simplified Technique to Correct Protruding Ears
Renowned Toronto facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon, Andres Gantous, is the first surgeon in Canada using an exciting technique, to gently...
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Flouride and Your Child
Fluoride is a mineral found in nature. It makes the hard outer layer of teeth (called enamel) stronger. When the outer layer is strong, teeth are less likely to get...
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Brushing and Flossing: A Step-by-Step Guide
Young children are not able to clean their own teeth. As a parent, you must do it for them when they are very young and do it with them, as they...
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Orthodontics 101
Teeth that are crooked, crowded or that protrude affect the way we look. The way teeth fit together can affect our bite and be more difficult to clean. If you or your child are not happy with the way the teeth look...
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Kid-Proof your Medicine Cabinet
(NC)-A mother's worst nightmare, you've fallen asleep and your child has gotten into the medicine cabinet. Kid-proofing your medicine cabinet is key to the health of your children and what better time to tackle...
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Six Tips to Keep Your Kids Healthy
Is your five-year-old worried about getting enough vegetables or exercise? Not likely. If you're looking for ways to keep your son or daughter healthy and happy, here are some simple ideas: 1. Studies show...
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Allergy & Asthma Triggers in the Home
House Dust House dust is everywhere. It is part of our life! House dust is a component of who you are. House dust is not just dirt but a mixture of potentially allergenic materials, such as...
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The Mother-Child Weight Connection
As the old saying goes, the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. When it comes to predicting whether or not a child will be overweight as an adult, you don’t have to look much farther than his...
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Tips for Preventing the Spread of Colds at Home
In Canada, the prime cold season lasts from autumn through spring and takes its toll at home, work and school. It probably can,t be entirely...
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Autism: Early Detection
Parents should ask their child’s family doctor for referral to a developmental pediatrician for assessment if there are concerns with any of the following: Communication Red Flags • No babbling by 11...
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It Could Happen to you
It is every parents' nightmare and too many parents' reality. A fire starts and before you know it, it has spread and is raging out of control. The causes are many and varied but, too often the results are the...
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