Falling Down & Getting Back Up
As the weather’s gotten nicer, my kids are riding their bikes more often. Of course, I always watch them bike down the street. They’re always eager to race each other and show me how much they’ve improved since...
A Tale That Helps Us Feel Better
Who doesn’t love a good story? When I was a kid, my parents would tell us family stories at different times. Hearing stories about their childhood helped paint a picture of what they were like when they were...
Think Summer Means Active Kids? Think Again.
You might think your kids are more active in the summer, but according to Western University the opposite is true! Activity drops by over 50%, and screen time increases significantly. When kids are inactive, they miss out on...
March Break: A Family Reset for the Body and Brain!
As an aunt of ten, I see March Break as the perfect chance to recharge mentally and physically. It's a nice break from the usual hustle and bustle, but let's be real – keeping everything balanced and sticking...
Explaining Dementia to Kids
Early as a father, I learned that kids are smart. I do not just mean just my kids- they are very smart- but rather kids in general. They have the uncanny ability to adapt to change and their...
Back-to-School Resources in Cleardale and Highland
September is an exciting time for both parents and students. The children are ecstatic to see their school friends again and parents are overjoyed to see how much their kids have grown. To kick off the new school...
Cannabis Poisoning in Kids
A recent study in Ontario, Alberta and B.C., found that one-third of all pediatric hospitalizations for poisoning were due to cannabis. In children, symptoms vary from none to a coma. In some cases, children have required breathing tubes...
Safe Sleep: Creating a Secure Nursery for Your Baby
A baby will naturally spend a lot of time in the nursery, so it becomes extremely important to ensure it is a safe environment. A crib, cradle or bassinet that meets current Canadian safety guidelines would be the...
Head Lice; Dispelling the Myth
By Daria Horbal, Pharmacist If you’ve ever had school-aged children, your child has likely been exposed to head lice. An infestation used to prompt isolation, old-school remedies like mayonnaise and vinegar rubs, and a dollop of shame because...
Back to School and Common Childhood Illnesses
By: Yemi Alade, Director, Pharmacy Operations Going back to school, a time for new friends and adventures, also increases exposure to the germs that cause childhood illnesses. For example, Strep Throat Sudden painful sore throat, fever, swollen tonsils....
Back to School Anxiety; 7 Tips to Help Your Child
Kids thrive when they feel safe and supported, but school can be stressful for kids of all ages, especially the first week. Although new teachers, different expectations, and undulating social environments can be a loot bag of anxiety,...
