Caring for Kids

Let's keep kids moving safely. Swap the e-scooter for a bicycle, a pedal scooter, or a classic run outside to protect their health and future! Link in the comment section below.

Injury is a leading cause of death for Canadian children and youth, claiming nearly 400 young lives each year. The Canadian Paediatric Society is calling on governments to develop a national injury prevention strategy.

Click here for more: https://cps.ca/en/documents/position/injury-prevention-framework

Join us in calling for safer online spaces for children and youth!

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Visit our website for more tips on how to bring a pet into your home! Link in the comment section below!

Learn more on our website, link in the comment section below!

The sun is starting to come out again, but we've got you covered with these tips! For more information on sun safety, check out the link in our comments!

"It's garbage and young children cannot learn from garbage," Dr. Michelle Ponti said in a recent interview regarding “AI slop”.

This type of content is spreading online and doesn’t support early childhood development.

Full story is linked in the comments, and our Centre for Healthy Screen Use has evidence-based resources for clinicians and families.

This, and more, was featured in the Centre for Healthy Screen Use’s April newsletter. Click the link below to subscribe.

https://healthyscreenuse.cps.ca/stay-informed/newsletter
https://saineutilisationdesecrans.cps.ca/rester-informe/infolettre

Click here for tips on helping teens navigate social media and body image:
https://healthyscreenuse.cps.ca/families-and-communities/resource-library