Sports and caffeinated energy drinks can pose serious health risks to children and youth, according to the Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS). Continue reading
Laura Keogh, co-author of The School Year Survival Cookbook, will be speaking at a free event September 28, called Healthy Eating for the Whole Family. Continue reading
Get and stay active, even while you’re watching your favourite sports or ferrying kids to and from sports and games. You don’t have to keep sitting. Continue reading
Looking for a healthy and tasty alternative to the usual snacks and drinks for your family and guests this holiday weekend? Make smoothies! Continue reading
To incorporate healthy lifestyle changes that will last, Registered Dietitian Brandy McDevitt recommends these five strategies. Continue reading
Parents want to raise healthy kids, but they need support. Food and beverage marketing restrictions at the federal level would help. Continue reading
As exposure to digital media increases, so have concerns about how screen time affects young children and families. Here’s what you need to know. Continue reading
In the Ottawa region and beyond, ticks are a fact of life. And Lyme disease is a real risk. Here’s what you can do about it. Continue reading
Pay attention to the daily UV index when planning for the day ahead. It’ll give you the info you need to protect your family from the sun. Continue reading
There are some great incentives to get Ottawa kids and families running. This month’s Tamarack Race Weekend includes two distances for kids and families. Continue reading