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.
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.
This page gives advice on how to prevent your child from getting a burn during the winter.
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.
Learn about the signs and symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and the two different types.
Vomiting is the forceful emptying of the stomach's contents.
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.
Find out how engaging your child in meal time tasks can help them develop good eating habits.
Learn how to make travel safer for a child with a food allergy.
Find out what you can do to help your child or teen recover from avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder.
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.
An overview of poisonous plants.
Learn how to protect your child if they have thoughts of suicide or self-harm.
Learn strategies to cope with the stress and worry of having a child or teenager with JIA.
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.
