A recent and controversial decision by Quebec’s largest school board, Commission Scolaire de Montreal, poses risks to children with anaphylaxis, a potentially life-threatening allergic reaction. The board says that parents should have the right to determine their children’s dietary needs and that schools cannot prohibit certain foods or confiscate a child’s lunch. The controversial decision […]
Red Cross Report Reveals Alarming Drowning Statistics
Approximately 520 people drown each year in Canada, according to the Canadian Red Cross. These findings are based on ongoing surveillance of data around unintentional water-fatalities compiled by the Red Cross from coroner’s offices for the period of 1991-2012. This year’s Water Safety Week is June 6-13, 2015. The annual campaign is aimed at educating […]
Home Alone Safety for Kids featured in Snap Brampton
Recently featured in Snap Brampton, sister program to the SOS First Aid, aimed for children aged 9 – 12 years old, the Home Alone Safety for Kids program was recently offered in Brampton covering topic areas that included fire safety, injury prevention and first aid. It also helped children with newer and more innovative solutions […]
Parents need to tell kids the good, the bad and the rules about internet use
Parents need to talk to their kids from a young age about internet safety and teach them how to be safe online. Parents need to lay it all out: the good, the bad and the rules about online use. The Good The internet is an amazing place to play, learn, be entertained and connect with […]
Three Concussion Myths Busted!
Joella, a 12-year old competitive cheerleader, was at practice recently when she fell from her pyramid stunt. Her coaches assessed her, looking for signs of injury. Joella complained of a headache so the coaches suggested that she sit out for the remainder of practice. While the music for the cheer routine played, Joella winced, as […]
