Food poisoning occurs when bacteria, parasites and viruses grow on food. Prevent food poisoning with these tips on handling and storing food properly.
Learn how to prepare, store and cook food safely to minimize the risk of illness.
An overview of the causes, symptoms, treatment options, and prevention of this rare, but harmful, condition in children.
This page gives advice on how to prevent your child from getting a burn during the winter.
Learn what nutrition is optimal for your child from the time they are born to the time they are a teen. Learn about the different food groups and find information about the different nutrients that food contains.
If your child has a weak immune system learn how to protect them against infection.
Learn how to identify signs of poisoning in your child, and how to treat and prevent it.
Find tips for safe and tasty outdoor meals during the summer months to prepare for your next barbecue or picnic.
Learn about cannabis, what happens if a child accidentally consumes cannabis and how to prevent unintentional cannabis poisoning.
Vomiting is the forceful emptying of the stomach's contents.
Learn about the signs and symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and the two different types.
Learn how and when to introduce different food textures to your child.
Learn how an ostomy impacts your child's day-to-day activities and about considerations for protecting the stoma and ostomy pouch.
Find out about some of the treatments and coping mechanisms available for bipolar disorder, including medications, psychotherapy and lifestyle changes.
Discover the foundation for healthy eating with Canada's Food Guide. Learn about Canada’s Food Guide recommendations and how to apply them to your family’s diet.
Learn how to cope with emotional, social and financial stress as a family when your child has a burn injury.
Learn how to make travel safer for a child with a food allergy.
An overview of poisonous plants.
Information for parents about indoor and outdoor safety, car and travel safety, and poison prevention. Also find first aid resources including information about animal bites, insect bites and sunburns.
Find out what you can do to help your child or teen recover from avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder.
A child or teen may turn to self-harm as a way to relieve emotional pain. Find out about the main causes and coping methods.
Find out how engaging your child in meal time tasks can help them develop good eating habits.
February 9 is National Pizza Day. Learn how to prepare for school events such as pizza day when your child has celiac disease.
Find out how to help your child manage a fish allergy.
