School-aged kids 5 to 12 have special calcium requirements Children are adults under construction. So, their dietary needs are different from those of adults. Their diet must be geared for growth and normal development. In addition to proteins and fats, […]
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Protecting baby from whooping cough
(Photo of Dr. Paul Roumeliotis) Recent Canadian and American guidelines recommend that all pregnant women receive the pertussis vaccine during every pregnancy even if they have previously received this vaccine. This is to prevent whooping cough infection in the mother, […]
Your child’s first visit to the dentist
By Ian McConnachie B.Sc., D.D.S., M.S., F.R.C.D.(C) How to find the right dental team, and what to expect when you get there You’ve read up on taking care of your baby’s teeth. You have waited excitedly, smartphone in hand, […]
Colds and Cough: Causes and Treatment
There are several hundred viruses that cause the common cold. The symptoms include runny or stuffy nose, mild cough, and low-grade fever. The common cold is spread through respiratory droplets directly from sneezing and coughing. These viruses can also be […]
Take a bite out of bad eating habits
As a concerned parent or guardian, here are some tips to ensure you’re building positive eating habits in your children from a young age that leave them energized, well-fed and ready to take on the day.
‘My child is not talking … should I be concerned?’
As a parent, you may find yourself asking questions related to your child’s speech development. First Words and Ottawa Public Health are here to help!
Enjoy (safe) fun in the sun with your children this summer
As parents, you can help your children learn how to be sun safe by making it fun and by being good role models.
6 tips to help your teen stay tobacco-free
As teenagers go through high school, they are faced with pressures and opportunities to try harmful products such as tobacco.
Ophea challenges Ottawa-area schools to get healthy and go for gold
When it comes to our kids, what better way could there be to support their holistic health than by making it a school-wide focus?
Keep your child’s vaccinations up-to-date
Ontario’s public health doctor is reminding parents to keep their children’s vaccinations current.