Too much of a good thing

We all have a natural inclination to protect wee ones from the elements, either by avoiding the hot midday sun in August, or warding off the sub zero chill of January.  But there’s nothing worse than passing a stroller riding, snow-suited baby buried under layers and layers of blankets, donning a thick hat and little mittens – indoors! 

Just the thought of winter will make many of us shiver and dream of warmer weather and sun soaked beaches. But for some, the dip in temperature and snow is a welcome visitor, because it marks the start of ski season.

Did you know that November is Safe Crossing Month? Safe Kids Canada has created a cool YouTube video that gives tips about being safe around train tracks. Check it out and share it with your kids and friends!

Early risers.

Dependable... no matter what the weather brings (rain, snow or hail).

Committed...to keeping children safe in their community.

Who does this describe, you might ask? Why, crossing guards of course!

Keeping children and youth safe where they live, play, and learn takes a multi-pronged approach that includes not only obtaining knowledge and evidence to guide outcomes but also requires a commitment to communicating them to decision makers who have the ability to change policy, standards, and legislation to make sure children and youth are safe and healthy. 

Your baby just fell asleep in the car seat but you have to run into the drug store to pick up a prescription. It'll only take a minute, so you're wondering, "How long can I leave my baby in the car if I crack the windows?"

The answer: It is never okay to leave a child alone in the car - not even for a minute!

We’ve all experienced it.  It’s a hot summer evening and you’re preparing dinner while your child goes outside with a friend to play ball in front of your house.  Inevitably the ball slips out of your child’s hand and rolls onto the road.  He is just about to go after it when a car zooms down your street going at least 60 km/hr in a 40km/hr residential zone.  Luckily, your child didn’t run after the ball or else something as innocent as playing outside could have taken a turn for the worst. 

With summer in full swing, so are the plans for all those barbeques, cottage and camping trips! Have you ever thought about taking some of those nifty planning skills to hold a  fundraising event in support of Safe Kids Canada? The event staff at SickKids Foundation – one of the primary supporters of Safe Kids Canada – are more than eager to help, and we invite you to put your event planning caps on (trust me, you all got ‘em)!

With all the to-do about the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s first official visit to Canada, much has been made of the fashions that Kate has donned on the tour.

This morning I read a tweet that asked why do parents always buy something to keep their kids safe rather than teach them how to be safe?  Well, it is an intriguing question and I could make arguments for and against teaching safety. But I think when we see technology that can assist us in making our kids safe; we are willing to make that extra investment, even though it’s not always the best choice.