Watch My Family 1st Aid Kit Video + Get My FREE Downloadable List
As a CPR & Safety Instructor I talk a lot about First Aid Kits. Plus, as a mom of 3 high energy kids (going on 4 this fall) I use my first aid skills pretty frequently. While there are lots of amazing pre-made kits in stores, most of them don't come with medications included (vs. in the US where they typically are included) so make sure you check what's inside to confirm before relying on it in an emergency.
As a CPR & Safety Instructor I talk a lot about First Aid Kits. Plus, as a mom of 3 high energy kids (going on 4 this fall) I use my first aid skills pretty frequently. While there are lots of amazing pre-made kits in stores, most of them don't come with medications included (vs. in the US where they typically are included) so make sure you check what's inside to confirm before relying on it in an emergency.
You can put together a fairly simple DIY kit for family use with some items you can easily get online, or from your local grocery store or pharmacy. Watch my video to see my basic First Aid Kit for everyday use with a young family whether around your home, cottage, camping, or on a trip.
Make sure you click the link below to get my Downloadable 1st Aid Kit List, so you can create your own 1st Aid Kit for all of your family adventures. Plus don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube Channel to stay up to date on all of my newest videos.
If you want to learn more about my CPR & Safety Workshops click here. You can also email me directly (care@with-care.ca) if you would like to arrange a private in-home CPR & Safety Workshop.
Don't hesitate to comment below with any questions, or send along ideas of contents that you like to include in your own 1st Aid Kits. I always love to hear new ideas.
- Care
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*The information in this video is meant to help you learn about first aid and safety. It is not intended to override the instructions given to you by your health care team. The information provided does not constitute individual advice or consultation and should not be used as such.
Welcome To The West End True North Sports Camps! Enter To WIN A Week Of Free Camp + 30% OFF Registration!
It's hard to believe that it's already time to start thinking about summer, but it'll be here before we know it.
It's hard to believe that it's already time to start thinking about summer, but it'll be here before we know it. I'm typically the parent who hears about summer camp registration in the winter, but then gets busy and forgets to actually register. When I do get around to it, most programs are crammed full with waitlists or unavailable on the weeks we want. So this year when I heard that True North Sports Camps was coming to the West End, I decided to jump on it and get my big kid all signed up. Yay for checking things off my to-do list! Plus I asked them for a discount for my friends and followers, and they were super generous. You're welcome ;)
I had heard of True North Sports Camps before, from some friends in North Toronto who had sent their kids and loved the programs, but it was too far away for us. I hadn't found any comparable program in our neighbourhood for this season, so hearing that they were extending to the West End in the summer of 2017 was perfect. They offer Multi-Sport and Baseball camps for kids ranging in age from 4-14, and focus on a pressure free environment that emphasizes sportsmanship, teamwork and fair play. All things that our 5 year old could use a little help with, as I'm sure most kids can. They also offer extended before and after care, which is essential for so many busy families.
If you're looking for a great Sports Camp for your little camper this summer, check out True North Sport Camps and use Code TrueNorth57 for 30% off Registration at their West End Camps. Plus Enter for a Chance to WIN 1 Week of FREE Camp!
Simply comment below with your name and email address for a chance to WIN! (alternatively you may comment below and submit your email address to info@fifty-seven.ca for entry). Plus make sure to check out our Facebook page & Instagram feed for 2 more ways to enter!
Contest is open to all residents of the Greater Toronto Area and closes Thursday February 16th 11pm EST. A winner will be chosen at random and announced within 24 hours. *Prize must be redeemed for services at True North Sports Camps West End Location
I'm in disbelief that it's only February and we're all set for camp. I'm feeling pretty proud of myself and Ben is so excited he's started a countdown. I'm sure that won't get old anytime soon ;)
- Care
*This is a sponsored post which means I was provided compensation and/or product for this post. All thoughts and opinions are 100% my own.
Family Meal Time - Part 1
There are some crazy emotions that come with being a parent. I have experienced many of them first hand this past year with my little 11 month old daughter. A major one I would like to discuss is WORRY. Parents worry that their child is not warm enough, dressed well enough, sleeping properly, eating or drinking enough, eating or drinking too much... and on and on the list goes!
There are some crazy emotions that come with being a parent. I have experienced many of them first hand this past year with my little 11 month old daughter. A major one I would like to discuss is WORRY. Parents worry that their child is not warm enough, dressed well enough, sleeping properly, eating or drinking enough, eating or drinking too much... and on and on the list goes!
When it comes to food, I know as a parent I just want my little girl to grow the way she was meant to grow, to be healthy. I want her to eat enough, but not too much. And trying to find this balance can lead parents to dictate how much little ones should eat. The issue with this approach is that we don’t know how much our little ones need. Everyone has a different metabolism. Also, if I dictate how much my preschooler needs to eat, she will never learn to listen to her body. What will she do when she is older and I’m not there to tell her how much to eat? On top of that, every meal (and I mean EVERY MEAL) will be a battle between parent and child over how much to eat, what to eat, finishing vegetables before dessert, etc. NO FUN! This is not a table of which I would like to be in attendance meal after meal, day after day! Especially when food intake is the one thing over which a preschooler has control!!!
So how can we raise our children to be competent eaters without fighting about it at every meal? How can we make meal times pleasant and enjoyable, a time for relationship building rather than arguments over broccoli.
First, let’s define a COMPETENT EATER... That means that a child listens to his body and stops when he has eaten enough, when he is full. According to Internationally renowned Pediatric Dietitian Ellyn Satter, there is a division of responsibility between parents and infants/children/teenagers when it comes to feeding and meal times. Ellyn Satter Institute
Here is the general premise:
When your child is fed regularly and predictably (with no grazing in between meals/snacks), she will be able to determine for herself how much she needs to eat. Your child will also eat better when she eats with family (family meal is defined as at least one parent and at least one child eating together). Research has found that family meals are associated with better eating (quality of meals) and good eating patterns and may positively influence such things as disordered eating behaviours, mental health and substance abuse substance abuse.
Division of Responsibility
PARENTS are responsible for:
- WHAT is offered: family foods. You as mom and dad get to pick what your child will be offered each meal. Be sure to include at least one thing that everyone at the table will eat (e.g. yogurt, or bread, or salad).
- WHERE children eat: at the table. TV/video games/Ipad/Ipod/ etc OFF. Homework away. No distractions.
- WHEN they are fed: every 2-3 hours. Yes, that’s right. 2-3 hours. Sounds like a lot, but children have tiny tummies and need to be fed regularly. In between meals, only water. No juice or milk or cookies, or candies, etc.
CHILDREN are responsible for:
- IF THEY WILL EAT. Sometimes they choose not to. DO NOT FORCE OR ENCOURAGE your child to eat more of a specific food. Let them explore it and slowly grow to like a food.
- HOW MUCH they will eat. Sometimes a lot, sometimes a little. NEVER force a child to eat, and NEVER NEVER NEVER force food into a child’s mouth.
You might be a little bit skeptical about this approach. I have used this approach in my paediatric clinics with my kiddies who are picky eaters, my kiddies who need to gain more weight, my kiddies who are bigger. It works for EVERYONE in the family. Follow the division of responsibility and stop worrying about who ate their veggies.
Stay Tuned for Part 2... Putting it all together...
Come meet Eliana & hear her speak about Feeding Your Family, this Wednesday March 19th at 10am. A few spots are still available in this workshop. Please Register Online or contact us via phone: 416.972.9367 or email: info@fifty-seven.ca