WIN WIN WIN – you could win a bike and helmet! – Enter our Active #Selfie Contest Send us a selfie of you and or your family being active outside to ckphu@outlook.com Have your friends and family SHARE and LIKE from OUR Active Selfie Album (must be from our album for us to count votes) The picture with the most … Read More
Ticks!
Not all ticks carry Lyme Disease. In Ontario, the tick that is known to transmit Lyme Disease is the Blacklegged (Deer) Tick. What are Blacklegged Ticks? Adult Blacklegged Ticks are about the size of a sesame seed or smaller with distinct reddish colouring on their backsides. They move slowly, cannot fly, and feed on blood to grow and develop. Protect … Read More
Tired of Packing Lunches?
By this time of year, many parents and students are running out of ideas for the lunch box. Here are some tips to help you and your family refresh some of your lunch ideas. Start out by: Plan ahead for the week Once a month, have your child make a list of foods he or she likes- download the lunch … Read More
Is Your Well Water Safe?
To be sure your well water is safe for you and your family to consume you need to first have your water tested. The Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit provides FREE testing of private water wells in the Municipality of Chatham-Kent. By visiting the us or your local Service Centre you can get water sample bottles for FREE and after collecting … Read More
Parents Are Important Too!
Being a parent is one of the most rewarding experiences life can offer but also be the most challenging. Life can quickly become very demanding as you try to meet the needs of work, parenting, and homework….. as the list continues on. Quickly you can start to feel tired, drained and even “stressed out”. Parents remind yourself that you are … Read More
Pets and Emergencies
Pets are members of the family. Make sure to include pets when developing your family emergency plan. Making arrangements before an emergency will increase your pet’s chances for survival. Assemble a pet emergency survival kit and be ready to take your pet and their kit with you in the event you have to evacuate. Prepare a pet emergency survival kit … Read More
Did you know children’s car seats have an expiry date?
Have you checked the expiry date on your child’s car seat? And why is there an expiry date on car seats? Manufacturers give an expiry or useful life date because over time: frequent use and exposure to sunlight can damage and weaken plastic safe-use labels on the products fade or become hard to read instruction manuals have likely been lost … Read More
Do You Cook in a Crockpot/Slow Cooker?
Here are some tips to keep your family safe when cooking with a crockpot/slow cooker: Use clean equipment including the slow cooker, utensils & work area. Wash hands before & during food preparation. Keep perishable foods refrigerated until preparation time. To avoid cross-contamination, store vegetables separate from meat, fish & poultry. Always defrost meats & poultry before placing them in … Read More
“Sex” Matters
Keeping up with the guys? Chasing wine with vodka? Making bad sexual decisions? Waking up with a pounding headache? You may not know it, but pound for pound, alcohol affects women differently than men! Even if a woman is the same height and weight as a guy, she doesn’t process alcohol the same way he does. It’s all about gender! … Read More
Power Failures and your Food
In the event of a power failure, food in your refrigerator and freezer may be at risk. Follow these food safety tips to help keep your family food safe. FOOD IN YOUR REFIRGERATOR Hazardous foods include raw and cooked meats, poultry, fish and dairy products. Immediate use is recommended when hazardous foods reach 50°F (10° C) if this is not … Read More
Are My Kids Eating Okay?
What should I feed my kids for breakfast? What are some good snack foods for my kids? How do I get my kids to eat healthy foods? How much food should my child be eating? My child doesn’t eat very much, should I be worried? Are meal times supposed to be a struggle? My child has allergies, what do I do? Feeding young children can … Read More