Did you ever think your baby would cry this much? Maybe it feels like your baby cries more often than others but remember: Around 2 weeks old babies start to cry more often each week Babies usually cry more during their 2nd month than any other time Crying begins to decrease after two months of age This is known as … Read More
Toy Safety
The holiday season has begun and soon parents and caregivers will be busy putting all the toys together. Play is very important for your child’s growth and development along with being such a great way to continue strengthening your special bond with them. Below you will find helpful tips provided by Health Canada to keep your child safe while playing … Read More
Keeping Children Safe and Warm in Their Car Seat
It’s winter. It’s cold. As parents or caregivers, we want to make sure our little ones are warm and safe while travelling in a car seat. At a recent car seat clinic, we noticed that many parents were using “add ons” or “after-market products” with their car seat to keep their little one warm. What do we mean by “add … Read More
Concussions
Having your child take part on a team sport is a great opportunity. Participating on a team sport can be part of a healthy active life. In whatever sport you and your child choose, feel more comfortable and confident with your child’s participation as it relates to concussion risk, do your homework and ask questions of the league and its … Read More
Healthy pregnancy
Is there a pregnancy in your future? Did you recently find out you’re expecting? With pregnancy comes many questions, myths, and advice from others, which can be confusing. Every parent wants to provide a healthy, safe environment for their child and it’s never too early to start! Are you already wondering if you are eating the most nutritious foods, what … Read More
Keeping Detailed Well Records
The most important person to look after your well is you. There are others that can help repair broken parts, test the quality of the water, interpret the water sample results etc. but it all has to begin with you. Here are some tips to help you get started: If your well is new start keeping detailed records right away, … Read More
Online Prenatal Program
Need a different way to learn? Our online prenatal program, is now available. Did you know that: sitting with a small pillow on your lower back can help relieve backache during pregnancy? using relaxation methods during your labour can release pain-reducing chemicals in your body? breastmilk is perfectly matched to your baby’s needs for growth and development? These facts and more are part of our free online prenatal program. Learn … Read More
Grocery Store Tours
Looking for tips on how to make healthy choices when grocery shopping? Join us for a FREE grocery store tour and learn how to be an informed shopper. Date: Wednesday, November 13 Time: 6:30 – 8:00 pm Location: Real Canadian Superstore Chatham Date: Tuesday November 19 Time: 2:00 – 3:30 pm Location: Chris’ No Frills Wallaceburg Sign up by calling the Chatham-Kent Public … Read More
CK – Have Your Say!
CK – Have Your Say Please complete an on-line survey to provide your opinion on restricting marketing of unhealthy food to children under 12 and requiring large chain restaurants to list calories in each item on their menu. The survey will take about 10 minutes to complete and is anonymous. Ontario’s Action Plan for Health Care committed to aggressively taking on … Read More
“Tomorrow’s Greener Schools…Today”
Nine local schools will benefit from added shade trees on their grounds this October. “Tomorrow’s Greener Schools… Today” is a schoolyard tree planting initiative being led by the Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit and Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority with funds from TD Friends of the Environment Foundation. Public and Catholic schools in Dresden, Chatham, Tilbury, and Blenheim submitted requests for … Read More
Walking the Walk: A Challenge to Make Ends Meet
This is an Interactive Workshop that has been designed to allow participants to gain the experience of what many individuals and families in our community experience on a daily basis related to poverty. Thursday, November 7, 2013 9:30 am – 1:30 pm. Salvation Army Church, 46 Orangewood Blvd, Chatham Lunch will be provided FREE Admission with the donation of an … Read More
Walking the Walk: A Challenge to Make Ends Meet
This is an Interactive Workshop that has been designed to allow participants to gain the experience of what many individuals and families in our community experience on a daily basis related to poverty. Thursday, November 7, 2013 9:30 am – 1:30 pm. Salvation Army Church, 46 Orangewood Blvd, Chatham Lunch will be provided FREE Admission with the donation of an … Read More