HaltonParents

This 2020 choose to do something positive for your loved ones. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) saves lives and is easy to learn. Find an online course today. #CPRmonth Heart & Stroke Canadian Red Cross St. John Ambulance Halton Region ~Carolyn, RN Test your life-saving knowledge. Which statement is False? 1) The earlier CPR and AED is started, the better the chance of survival... 2) An AED detects if the heart needs to be shocked back into its proper rhythm 3) Even if CPR is not done perfectly, it still helps 4) EMS should be called after CPR and the AED is started See more

Do you have a young baby or toddler at home? Feeling tired and overwhelmed? Connect with a public health nurse from the HaltonParents team for support. Dial 311 or email [email protected]. ~Jennifer RN

At least 1 out of every 4 women in Canada are abused. What are ways you can help a friend, neighbor or colleague that you believe may be experiencing domestic violence? a) Talk to them about your concerns b) Support without judgment and respect their choice... c) Let them know you believe them and are there to support them d) Understand that they may be afraid or not ready to take the next steps e) Call the Halton Women’s Place 24-Hour Crisis/Support/Information Line for support, information, and resources at 905-332-7892 and 905-878-8555 f) Other ~Jennifer RN #OrangeTheWorld #EndViolenceAgainstWomen #InternationalDayfortheEliminationofViolenceagainstWomen Halton Women's Place The Women's Centre of Halton Sexual Assault & Violence Intervention Services of Halton (SAVIS)

Receive weekly emails and learn about pregnancy, healthy eating, breastfeeding and parenting. You will also receive a new recipe each week with links to resources and supports. Free vouchers for vitamins will be provided for those who qualify. Join as soon as you know you are pregnant up until your baby is 6 months old. ~Tanya, RN

1 in 5 children will suffer from poor mental health. Early intervention is key. Click the link for tips on raising emotionally healthy children and to learn where to get help. ~Jennifer RN

What are some of the signs that your tween or teen is being cyberbullied? a) They avoid discussions about their online activities b) They appear unhappy or irritable (esp. after using their devices) c) Lower interest in activities and lower performance at school... d) Complaints of feeling unwell (ex. Headaches or stomach aches) e) Other #BullyingPreventionAndAwarenessWeek #BullyingAwarenessWeek Halton District School Board Halton Catholic District School Board PREVNet Kids Help Phone ROCK Reach Out Centre for Kids ~Jennifer RN

Comparing your kids to each other can create sibling rivalry and build resentment. A) True B) False... *HINT - See here for article http://ow.ly/1ggQ50CtDf1 ~Tanya, RN ROCK Reach Out Centre for Kids Rock Early On Staff Oakville Parent-Child Centre EarlyON Child and Family Centre - Acton & Georgetown MCRC - Milton Community Resource Centre Halton Children’s Aid Society

Parents want to keep their kids safe online but it can be hard to know what steps to take. Join Dad Central tomorrow at 12:00 noon for a free interactive discussion with a panel of experts. ~Heather RN

Expecting a baby? Register now for our FREE online prenatal program. Please share with your pregnant friends! ~Tanya, RN

my post for ways to keep your baby or toddler safe from falls. #FallPreventionMonth Parachute Canada ~Heather RN

Does your child have dental pain or is in need of urgent dental care? A financial assistance program called Healthy Smiles Ontario (HSO) helps children aged 17 and under get free emergency dental care. Call 311 to find out if your child is eligible to enroll in HSO. ~Tanya, RN

It can be hard to keep track of the different #COVID19 public health restrictions. Here is a helpful reminder of the latestfrom Halton Region. ~Heather RN