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Booster Seats Aren't for Babies or Toddlers
A booster seat protects a child’s under developed body in a crash and raises the child up so that the adult seat belt is positioned on them...
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Car Seat Clinic
From newborn to toddler, find out why rear-facing is the safest choice Choosing the Right Seat for Baby, Toddler &...
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Stay Safe and Active this Winter
Canadian winters often lend themselves to many outdoor activities, with the beautiful scenery and most places only a short distance from skiing and sledding venues. In the winter, we may be tempted to wrap up...
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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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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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