You’re COVID cautious when you go out, but how do you ensure your loved ones are safe in the house? Health Canada explains Wondering how to keep your home safe during these challenging times? By following these simple steps, […]
Healthy Living
Revamp your eating habits
Treat your body right with these healthy recipes from Toby Amidor’s The Create-Your-Plate Diabetes Cookbook: A Plate Method Approach to Simple, Complete Meals What you eat makes a difference for your blood glucose levels, cholesterol, blood pressure, and weight. Eating […]
Where in the world?
‘Orienteering is great for families with kids,’ local organizer says. Tracey Tong reports on the sport you need to check out in 2020 As Ottawa thaws into spring, many families will want to trade their indoor views for one […]
Step up your weekday dinner game
It’s a real thing! Healthy dinners that can be made in a flash Juggling schedules, coordinating pick-up and drop-off and helping the kids with homework… welcome to back to school life. Being strapped for time doesn’t have to mean lack-luster […]
Growing strong, healthy bones
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, […]
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!