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Information Links

General

Child Development from 2 to 5 years old – BC HealthGuide

Ages and Stages – Child Development Information - Invest in Kids

Transition to School – Growing Healthy Canadians

Invest in Kids

Safety

Keeping Kids Safe – Information on Abuse Prevention - BC Ministry of Children and Families

Playground Safety – Canadian Paediatric Society

Swimming and Water Safety – Canadian Paediatric Society

Sun Safety – Canadian Paediatric Society

Is Your Child Safe? – Health Canada’s Product Safety Programme

How to Baby-proof Your Home - College of Family Physicians of Canada.

Safe Kids Canada

Second-hand Smoke Harms Children

Healthy Spaces – Child and Family Canada

Car Seat Safety Basics - Canada Safety Council

Advice on Buying a Car Seat - ICBC

Car Time 1-2-3-4 - Transport Canada

Child Care

Selecting and Monitoring Child Care - B.C. Health Services (PDF)

Information on Family Child Care - B.C. Family Child Care Association

Health

Your Child’s Hearing – BC HealthGuide

Ear Infections – Canadian Paediatric Society

Vision Information for Parents - B.C. Association of Optometrists

Young Children and Their Eyes – BC HealthGuide

I am Your Child – New Brain Research - Canadian Institute of Child Health

Shaken Baby Syndrome – BC HealthGuide

Dental Care for Toddlers – BC HealthGuide

Fluoride and Healthy Teeth – Canadian Paediatric Society

Healthy Active Living – Canadian Paediatric Society

Active Healthy Kids Canada

Childhood Immunization from Health Canada

Immunization – BC HealthGuide

Nutrition

Canada's Food Guide