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Navigating summer camps with celiac disease

Attending summer camp with celiac disease may be an exciting but nerve-racking experience for your child. Learn how you can help your child stick to the strict gluten-free diet while they are at camp.

Summer safety tips

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Check out tips to keep your family safe while playing in the sun or water, preparing a summer feast or exploring nature.

Celiac disease: Five tips for gluten-free online grocery shopping

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Online grocery shopping can be convenient and offer a broader selection of gluten-free options than shopping in person. Use these tips to help you and your family navigate online grocery shopping for a gluten-free diet.

Athletes with celiac disease: What you need to know

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It is important for athletes with celiac disease to maintain good nutrition to stay healthy and have energy for competitions. Learn tips for maintaining your gluten-free diet and athletic performance.

Celiac disease: Tips to maintain the gluten-free diet

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Children with celiac disease must follow a strict gluten-free diet. This article contains tips to help your child maintain their special diet.

Keeping kids on the move

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Find out how active transportation and child-friendly communities can help children be more independent and physically active.

Safe outdoor meals

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Find tips for safe and tasty outdoor meals during the summer months to prepare for your next barbecue or picnic.

Burn injury: Information for parents with a child staying at the hospital

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Advice for parents with a child who is staying at the hospital and being treated for a burn injury.

Second-hand smoke

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Second-hand smoke is harmful for babies and children. Learn tips on keeping your home 100% smoke-free.

Celiac disease and Halloween: Tips and tricks

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There is no need for your child to miss out on the excitement that comes with Halloween. Read about common gluten-free treats and fun Halloween activities for children with celiac disease.

Holding and dressing your baby

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Helpful tips on holding and dressing a baby. Though they are not as fragile as they look, it is important to handle your baby gently for them to feel safe.

Celiac disease: Managing picky eating on the gluten-free diet

Learn how to support your child through eating and appetite changes when they are following a gluten-free diet for celiac disease.

A childcare cook's guide to celiac disease

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As a chef or cook for a childcare centre, you have a responsibility to ensure that meals and snacks meet the nutritional and dietary needs of the children in care of the centre. Learn about celiac disease and the strict gluten-free diet, and how to create a safe eating environment for children with celiac disease.

Your emotions: Before scoliosis surgery

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When preparing to have scoliosis surgery, it is normal to experience a change in mood, or anxiety. Read about why they occur and tips for managing them.

Finding a weight that is right for you

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Eating healthy foods and being physically active are important factors in maintaining a healthy weight. Read about tips for keeping a healthy body weight.

Travelling with celiac disease

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Travelling to new places with a diagnosis of celiac disease can sometimes feel overwhelming. With careful planning and research, you and your family can enjoy your trip, gluten-free!

How to communicate about celiac disease when you eat out

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Eating out when you have celiac disease requires planning and clear communication. Learn tips to help you eat out safely.

Self-care tips for teens living with celiac disease

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Being diagnosed with celiac disease and navigating the strict gluten-free diet can be tough. Learn how incorporating self-care activities into your routine can help you reduce stress, manage symptoms and build resilience.

Poison information centres in Canada

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Find contact information for poison centres in Canada. If your child is unconscious, not breathing or is having a seizure, call 911 immediately.

Celiac disease: How to be a self-advocate and communicate about your health

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It can be challenging to share information about your celiac disease and gluten-free diet. Learn communication skills that can help you get the support you need to take care of yourself.

Osteoporosis: Telling others about your child's needs

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Find out who you should tell about your child's osteoporosis.

Helmets: How they prevent injury

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Find out how helmets are designed to protect against head injury.

A grandparent's guide to celiac disease

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Celiac disease and the gluten-free diet may be new to you. Learn about celiac disease and the gluten-free diet and what you can do to support your grandchild.

Celiac disease: What to do when you've been glutened

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Whether you've been following a strict gluten-free diet for a long time or the diet is still new to you, accidental gluten exposures sometimes happen! Find tips to help you prepare for gluten exposure and how to manage the symptoms that may come with it.

Minor ankle injuries

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Minor ankle injuries, such as ankle sprains or minor fractures to the fibula, are common in childhood. These injuries tend to heal quickly. Learn more about minor ankle injuries and their treatment.