Keeping Active during the Cold Winter Months
It's that time of year! It's cold, and snowy, but isn't that half the fun? Try one of these activities during the winter time to keep healthy and fit. Remember to bundle up and check out our tips on preventing frostbite.
The Rideau Canal Skateway, the largest outdoor rink in the world is finally open! Skate rental, sharpening, and boot checks are available. Try snowshowing in the Gatineau hills! Check out here for more information. Winterlude will start February 3, 2012 until February 20, 2012. Click here for a list of all the activities! You will find mazes, slides, sculptures and great snacks. Visit one of the many ski hills around the city! Whether you wish to ski, snowboard, or go tubing, there are a ton of options. Check them our here. | Preventing Frostbite and Other Winter Tips!
As Canadians, we are definitely use to the cold.
But in times of extreme cold, it is easy to forget ways in which to protect ourselves and our families. Exposure to cold can be hazardous to our health, and even life threatening. Frostbite is a medical condition where damage is caused to skin and other tissues due to the cold. Here are Environment Canada's seven tips on preventing frosbite. 1. Listen to the weather forecast. Listen for wind-child warnings, the temperature and any other warnings. 2. Plan Ahead. Develop a plan that you can implement when extreme cold is projected for the day. 3. Dress Warmly. Dress in layers. Remember to wear warm boots, mittens and hats. Your hands and feet are the most susceptible to cold. 4. Seek Shelter. If the wind child is very high, try staying inside or limiting your time outside. 5. Stay Dry. Wet clothing chills the body much faster. 6. Keep Active. 7. Be Aware. Watch for signs of frostnip and frostbite. Remember that certain groups are more prone to these conditions, such as the elderly and children. For more information, click here. |
Eat well and be Active Toolkit
from Health Canada andThe Public Health Agency of Canada
Do you want to learn more about healthy living? Check out the Educational toolkit by clicking on the poster.
You will find all kinds of information including posters and activity plans designed for both children and adults.
Consult Canada's food guide and see how what your eating compares to what they are suggesting.
Need to make some changes? Visit the section on maintaing a healthy lifestyle, or calculate the calories in your favourite dish..
Remember an ounce of prevention equals a pound of Cure.
Click now an take the first step to a healthier lifestyle.
You will find all kinds of information including posters and activity plans designed for both children and adults.
Consult Canada's food guide and see how what your eating compares to what they are suggesting.
Need to make some changes? Visit the section on maintaing a healthy lifestyle, or calculate the calories in your favourite dish..
Remember an ounce of prevention equals a pound of Cure.
Click now an take the first step to a healthier lifestyle.
Kids Health and Safety
Click on the poster below for lots of useful information on Kids' health and safety. Learn how to teach your kids to be 911 saavy, and help them learn to cope with emergencies. You can even create a customizable handbook to manage your child's health and safety.
Too much to include...click now!
Canine Assisted Therapy Programme for children with Autism
Click on the doggies to find out more about how these amazing animals can help your child improve his learning abilities, verbal skills, motor function and social skills or about how to register for the everday dog initiative
Human papilloma Virus HPV and teenage girls
HPV is a sexually transmitted viral infection. This pamphlet provides information on genital warts, cervical cancer, treatment and symptoms and specifically targets teenage girls. The vaccine is offered free of charge to all girls in Secondary 3 and 4. To find out more click on the pamphlet to read the online version or visit the MSSS website for a list of all pamphlets.
You can also contact your local CLSC or talk to your doctor
Transformations, Butterflies, Passions…
A guide to discussing teen sexuality
Adolescence is a time of exploration and experimentation, a time to discover oneself and others, and to develop one’s tastes and needs. It is also a time of sexual awakening. All these new experiences begin at puberty, the transition from childhood to adulthood. Teaching your child about sexuality is an exceptionally enriching experience that nevertheless poses certain challenges. This guide offers parents tools to help their children think about adolescent sexuality and thus have more fruitful discussions with them.
If you would like more information on this subject, click on the pamphlet for a direct link to the online version or visit the MSSS website for a list of all pamphlets available
If you would like more information on this subject, click on the pamphlet for a direct link to the online version or visit the MSSS website for a list of all pamphlets available
Managing Cancer
What do you tell children who are faced with cancer in the family? Cancer care offers several publications that can help you with this difficult situation and provide expert guidance for explaining a diagnosis and subsequent treatment. Click here for more info
Lunchbox Awareness - to pack or not to pack
More and more schools are enforcing severe restrictions on what parents are allowed to include in their children's lunches. There are more than 1.2 million Canadians suffering from food allergies and as a preventative measure, Health Canada has produced a comprehensive document outlining the risks and providing alternatives to potentially dangerous foods. Click here for more information or visit Health Canada's website at www.hc-sc.gc.ca for information on a variety of health issues that may be of interest to you.
