Find out how you can prevent poisonings at home, including how to store and give medicine safely, and learn about the everyday items around the house that may be harmful to children.
Learn how to identify signs of poisoning in your child, and how to treat and prevent it.
Many of the most common poisons are items that can be found around the house. Learn about the top 10 most common types of poison exposures across all ages and for children younger than six years old.
Learn how to prevent falls from occurring in your home, including how to spot common causes of falls and how to fall-proof your home.
Learn about the common items in your basement, such as bleach, cleansers and lightbulbs, that may be hazardous to children and what you should do if they are accidentally consumed.
Learn how to keep your child safe and prevent them from getting injured whether at home, outside, at school or while playing. Find information about some of the common ways children can get injured, such as from burns, poisons and outdoor hazards.
Do you know what poison ivy looks like? Learn how to recognize a poison ivy plant and how to treat the rash if your child is exposed.
A guide for parents on preventing head injuries at home and outdoors.
Find contact information for poison centres in Canada. If your child is unconscious, not breathing or is having a seizure, call 911 immediately.
An overview of poisonous plants.
Learn about the common items in your bathroom that may be hazardous to children and what you should do if they are accidentally consumed.
Second-hand smoke is harmful for babies and children. Learn tips on keeping your home 100% smoke-free.
Learn about the everyday items you or your child may be carrying around in your purse or backpack that could be potentially harmful if your child consumes them.
Discover how to monitor your teen's substance use effectively and what to do if your teen has a substance use disorder.
Too much screen time can have a negative effect on your mental health. Find out how to set limits on your screen time and how to stay safe online.
Information for parents about indoor and outdoor safety, car and travel safety, and poison prevention. Also find first aid resources including information about animal bites, insect bites and sunburns.
Learn about common household items that can be dangerous for children, how to prevent poisoning and what to do if your child accidentally consumes a poisonous item. If you think your child has been poisoned, contact the Ontario Poison Centre or call 911.
Treatment to suppress the immune system affects how your child’s body responds to routine immunizations. This guide discusses how to keep your child healthy while taking immune-suppressing treatment.
Read about keeping a child with epilepsy safe at home, at school and with friends.
Learn about considerations for discussing body piercings with your teen, including how to identify a trusted piercing studio and how to care for a body piercing.
Eating healthy foods, being physically active and sleeping well are important parts of a healthy lifestyle. Read about tips for keeping healthy as you navigate puberty.
Learn about the everyday items you keep in your garage or storage shed that could be potentially harmful if your child consumes them.
A guide on mixing hazardous medicine capsules with liquid or food safely.
