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FAMILY-FRIENDLY WEB LINKS
The Internet resources cited below have been recommended by ADCO members as providing useful information for parents. We hope you find them informative and helpful.
Free gifts for new and expecting mothers
New and expecting mothers may receive free gifts such as samples of infant formula, diapers and other items for their babies just by signing up at The Canadian Mother Resource--www.thecmr.com. In addition to samples, special promotions and discounts, the site offers a wealth of information for the parents of children of all ages.
Warnings About Common Cough and Cold Medications
Parents always need to be careful about giving young children over-the-counter cough and cold medicines, even when these medicines are designed especially for children. It has been more than a year since Health Canada required manufacturers to relabel certain products to indicate that they are not for use by children under the age of six. You may have a number of these products in your home. To learn more about which ingredients are involved, see Health Canada's fact sheet.
All Children Deserve A Smoke-Free Ride
ADCO has been pleased to partner with the Ontario Lung Association to make parents and caregivers aware of their obligation not to smoke in their vehicles if a child is present. In 2009, -a new law banning smoking in cars containing children came into effect in Ontario. For more information about the law and children's respiratory health, please visit the Ontario Lung Association's web site at www.on.lung.ca. In addition to information about the Campaign for a Smoke-Free Ride, the Ontario Lung Association offers a host of resources for parents about common conditions such as asthma, allergies and bronchitis.
Asthma Information For Kids
If you have a child who suffers from asthma, check out: www.kidsasthma.ca. Brought to you by the Ontario Lung Association, it provides information and resources you can share with your child, including storybooks featuring characters who have asthma and even a list of celebrities and athletes who must manage the condition. There's also another site, presented by the Asthma Society of Canada and aimed directly at children: www.asthmakids.ca. With a host of fun activities and information designed especially for children, it's a great way to help your child learn more about what asthma is and what he or she can do to feel better.
Tips For Preparing Healthy, Delicious Children's Meals
Food For Tots is a leading caterer for licensed child care centres in Ontario. The company offers a web site aimed at helping parents gather ideas for a healthy approach to feeding children delicious food. For kid-friendly recipes, articles on nutrition and ideas for pleasing even the fussiest eaters, please visit www.healthylicious.ca.
Is Your Child a Magic Buff?
If your child loves magic tricks, check out www.philipandhenry.com for printable, magic-themed colouring and word game activites. Follow the "kids' activities" link.
Pediatric Brain Injury Research Project Reaches Out To Families
When Sarah Jane Donohue was just five days old, she was shaken by her baby nurse and sustained a severe brain injury. Now five years old, Sarah Jane continues to make steady progress, but as her parents have learned, the field of neuroscience and specifically pediatric neurorehabilitation is still very much in its infancy. In 2007, the Donohue family launched TheBrainProject.org, a web site where the parents of similarly injured children may post any and all medical data related to their children's condition. By sharing this information, parents will create new opportunities for researchers, doctors and other professionals to review real-life cases, explore new theories and share their findings in an open, on-going and international forum. To learn more please visit: TheBrainProject.org.
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