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Tobogganing Safety

Each year, thousands of children are injured in tobogganing-related accidents. At least seven people in Canada have died from tobogganing injuries since 2003. All were children, except for one 18-year-old. No laws in Canada regulate toboggan safety, however...
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Adrian's Story

Adrian is 13. He's the kid in the picture with the pretzel on his head at the MobilizeYouth Summer Boot Camp! Last summer, he weighed in at 328 lbs; he is now at 312 lbs with a waist reduction from 59 to 50 inches. Adrian came to MobilizeYouth in late June...
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Balanced diet for children with ADD/ADHD

In the United States and Canada, depending on the area that you survey, up to 50% of children may be medicated with psychotropic drugs. Most of these children are between the ages of 5 and 14 years. This is astounding when you dig a little bit deeper and realize that...
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Children's Recalls - December 2007

Children's products recalled in December 2007. Products include Kidzone Wrestling Action Figure, The First Years® 3 in 1 Flush & Sounds Potty, The First Years® Newborn-to-Toddler Reclining Feeding Seat, DesignWare® Confetti Bursts and more...
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Toddlers and Backyard Pools - Understanding the threat

Among children ages 4 and under, there are approximately 400 residential swimming pool drownings and 3,000 near-drownings per year in Canada and the United States. More than one-third of the accidents occur at the homes of friends, neighbours or relatives...
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Take our Sunsmart Quiz and see if you're SunSmart!

Is the Sun good for us? Does a cotton T-shirt protect my child? What are the effects of my child's medication or Epi-Pen in the Sun? Should babies wear sunscreen? Can you get sunburn on a cloudy day? How many types of UV are there? Answers to these questions and more...
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SunSmart Quick - Sun Protection Summary

Most children rack up between 50% and 80% of their lifetime sun exposure before age 18, so it's important that parents teach their children how to enjoy fun in the sun safely. Read about SunSmart's Quick- Sun Protection and how "UV-protective" clothing can help!
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It's Garage Sale Season!

It's Spring and with the warmer weather comes garage sales… an opportunity to find great bargains! You should however exercise caution when scouting out deals, especially when it comes to Baby or Children's products - these products could be outdated or banned...
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Preventing West Nile Virus

With the warmer weather come mosquitoes, and with them comes the danger of West Nile virus. Families can fight back to protect themselves from these pesky bugs. Here are a few simple tips to help Prevent West Nile Virus and local resources for updates on West Nile...
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