The Farmers’ Almanac long-range forecast says that the Prairies are in for a potentially cold winter living here in Calgary, and we know for local Calgary families, that can make trips and outings more of an obstacle than an adventure. This means that making choices to promote healthy living in Calgary becomes more vital as the weather continues to prove more challenging to do so.
You know your child best. You know their favorite toy, the name of their best friend, and the types of foods they just can’t stand to eat. But would you know if your child is struggling to see? Despite a parent’s best efforts, it’s not always easy to tell if a child has a vision impairment. In fact, children are sometimes misdiagnosed with learning or behavioral disabilities, when the truth is, they just have a hard time seeing. Children assume that the way they see the world is normal, so they rarely complain about vision problems.
Winter is a wonderful time of year with the joy of holiday traditions, family gatherings, and travel. It is also the time of year when germs abound. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, flu activity peaks during December, January, and February. So what happens if you get the flu? Here are six ideas to help you get through the day and the season.
One of the signs of illness is a high or low body temperature. Taking your baby’s or child’s temperature under their arm with a digital thermometer is the easiest and safest way of checking to see whether their temperature is normal (not too high or too low). It’s not recommended to take a baby’s or child’s temperature by putting a thermometer in the anus, in the ear, or on the skin (e.g., fever strips). Rectal thermometers may cause damage to the bowel if not used properly. Ear thermometers and fever strips may not give an accurate reading in children under two years old. Glass thermometers are not recommended since they may break.
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