June 19, 2010

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Helmet Basics

Bicycle helmet use should not be optional for anyone in your family, no matter where you are or how short the ride. In many states it’s the law.

Here’s why: Most bike accidents involve a head injury, so a crash could mean permanent brain damage or death for someone who doesn’t wear one while riding. In fact, each year in the United States, about half a million kids are seriously injured in bicycle-related accidents, and most of those injuries could have been avoided if a helmet was worn.

Here are some things to keep in mind when buying a helmet:

Pick bright colors that are visible to drivers and other cyclists.
Look for a helmet that’s well ventilated.
Make sure that the helmet has a CPSC or Snell sticker inside. These indicate that the helmet meets standards set by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) or the Snell Memorial Foundation, a nonprofit group that tests helmet safety.
Make sure your child’s helmet fits correctly and can be adjusted.

P_helmet-fit You should be able to get help finding a well-fitting helmet and adjusting it properly at any bicycle store.

When kids wear a helmet, make sure that the straps are fastened. Also make sure they don’t wear any other hat underneath it.

Be sure to replace any helmet made before 1999. If your child hits any surface hard while wearing a helmet, replace it — helmets lose their capacity to absorb shock after taking serious hits.

A few bike helmets can be used as protection for other activities, but in general, they’re best suited to biking. Most helmets are made for one specific type of activity — for example, special helmets also are made for inline skating, baseball, and snowmobiling.

Kids should not wear any helmet when they’re on a playground or climbing a tree — there is a risk of strangulation from the chin strap during these types of activities.

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December 8, 2009

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First Aid Attendants and Mobile Treatment Units

Attendants and Emergency Transport and Mobile Treatment Center Requirements – According to Worksafe BC

First aid attendant and emergency transport vehicle are required under BC Workers Compensation regulations. The following are some situations: mining,forestry,oil and gas exploration,road construction,fire fighting, construction sites,etc.

Schedule 3A of the Occupational Health and Saftey Act indicates the levels of first aid required at the workplace for vaious levels of risk, and numbers of employes present.

Link for Requirements WorkSafe BC – First Aid Job Requirements as of 2009

Occupational Health and Safety Programs – Regulations Link

http://www2.worksafebc.com/Publications/OHSRegulation/Part3.asp#Schedule3A

Example of Table 3: This table applies to a workplace that an employer determines under section 3.16 (2) (b) of the Regulation creates a moderate risk of injury and that is more than 20 minutes surface travel time away from a hospital.

Item	Column 1 Number of workers per shift	Column 2 Supplies, equipment, and facility	Column 3 Level of first aid certificate for attendant	Column 4 Transportation
1	1	Personal first aid kit
2	2-5	Level 1 first aid kit	Level 1 certificate
3	6-15	Level 1 first aid kit ETV equipment	Level 1 certificate with Transportation Endorsement
4	16-50	Level 3 first aid kit Dressing station ETV equipment	Level 3 certificate	ETV
5	51-100	Level 3 first aid kit First aid room ETV equipment	Level 3 certificate	ETV
6	101-300	Level 3 first aid kit First aid room Industrial ambulance equipment	Level 3 certificate	Industrial ambulance
7	301 or more	Level 3 first aid kit First aid room Industrial ambulance equipment	2 attendants, each with Level 3 certificates	Industrial ambulance

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December 4, 2009

Peachland Parade Dec 04.09 – Okanagan First Aid attendants Onsite to help with Santa and Elves Event Tonite!!

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CHRISTMAS LIGHT-UP AND CENTENNIAL WRAP-UP
Fri. Dec. 4th at Heritage Park. Bring Food Bank Donation. Help Fill the Buggy! 2010 Paralympics Ticket Raffle You could win a pair of tickets to the Paralympics Men’s and Women’s Downhill skiing event being held in Whistler, BC on March 21, 2010. Donate a non-perishable food item and receive an entry ballot for the Paralympics Ticket Raffle. Raffle stations will be set up at the Municipal office prior to Light-Up and during Light-Up at the grocery buggy. The raffle draw will be held during Lght-Up by Mayor Keith Fielding .

Parade 5:30 (Beach Ave)
Santa Arrives! Lights on 6:15 pm
Family Fun until 8 pm

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Sat. Dec. 5th
9 am at the Community Center. Advance Seats $10/person 250-767-2133

SONGFEST (CONCERT) Sat. Dec. 5th at 7 pm at the Community Center. Admission by Cash Donation. Food Bank Fundraiser.

WINTER WONDERLAND FAMILY WALK. Sun Dec. 6th at 1 pm. 5 km walk
Meet at the Community Center and finish at Little School House. Free. Hot Chocolate after

CHRISTMAS WALK Dec. 4-23rd. Silent Auction – Fundraiser for Food bank. Visit participating Peachland Merchants and bid on special Christmas Items. Call 250-767-2455

source; Peachland.ca

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November 25, 2009

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It is traditional in western society for children to be taken care of by one or both parents. In families where children live with one or both of their parents, the childcare role may also be taken on by the extended family. In the absence of one or both parents and the extended family willing to care for the children, orphanages are a way of providing for children’s care, housing, and schooling.

The three main types of child care options for most American working families include in-home care, family care, and child care centers. Many American working families are two-job households, and this means that childcare is often delegated to childminders or crèches on a full-time or part-time basis.

In-home care typically is provided by nannies, au-pairs, or friends and family. The child is watched inside their’s or the child carers home home, reducing exposure to outside children and illnesses. Depending on the number of children in the home, the children utilizing in-home care enjoy the greatest amount of interaction with their caregiver, forming a close bond. There are no required licensing or background checks for in-home care, making parental vigilance essential in choosing an appropriate caregiver. Nanny and au-pair services provide certified caregivers and the cost of in-home care is the highest of childcare options per child, though a household with many children may find this the most convenient and affordable option.

Family care is provided from a care giver’s personal home, making the atmosphere most similar to a child’s home. State licensing requirements vary, so the parent should conduct careful interviews and home inspections, as well as complete a background check on the caregiver’s license. Any complaints against the caregiver will be documented and available for public record. Family care is generally the most affordable childcare option, and offers flexibility in hours available for care. In addition, family care generally has a small ratio of children in care, allowing for more interaction between child and provider than would be had at a commercial care center.

Commercial care centers are open for set hours, and provide a standardized and regulated system of care for children. Parents may choose from a commercial care center close to their work, and some companies offer care at their facilities. Active children may thrive in the educational activities provided by a quality commercial care center. Classes are usually largest in this type of care, ratios of children to adult caregivers will vary according to state licensing requirements.

Regardless of type of care chosen, a quality care provider should provide children with light, bright and clean areas to play as well as separate sleeping and eating areas.

Most western countries also have compulsory education during which the great majority of children are at school starting from five or six years of age. The school will act in loco parentis meaning “in lieu of parent supervision”.

source wikipedia

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November 23, 2009

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Take your child seriously

Bullying is not teasing (that can happen amongst friends and your child is on equal plan” with the teaser). Bullying is frightening and humiliating at any age, so listen to your child. Reassure your child that you believe him and will find a way to keep him safe.

Gather facts

Next, you need all the facts so you can help your kid create a plan to stop it. Ask questions like:

“What happened?”
“Who did this?”
“Where were you?”
“Who was there?” “Were you alone?”
“Has it happened before?” “How often?”
“How does it start?”
“What did you do?”
“Do you think he’ll do it again?”
“Did anyone help you?”
“Did an adult see this?”

Make an action plan

Most kids can’t handle bullying on their own: they need your help. Depending on your child’s age and the bullying situation, here are a few tips to consider:

Bullying usually happens in unsupervised areas so tell your kid to be near others at lunch, recess, in hallways, near lockers, parks, or other areas.
Tell your child there’s safety in numbers, so help him find one supportive companion.
Emphasize that sometimes the best thing to do is leave the scene or walk towards an adult, crowd or older kids.
Identify a trusting adult who can help your child when you’re not around. They must take this seriously, protect your child, and, if necessary, keep this role as protector confidential.

Teach confident body language

Research finds that kids who learn how to be assertive and appear more confident are less likely to be targeted by bullies. Teach your child to stand tall, holding his head high, to look more confident and less afraid. Tell your child to use a stone-faced glare or try a mean stare that looks straight through the bully. If your child needs to respond, he should use a strong, firm voice and say a short, direct message: “No.” “Nope.” “Cut it out.” “Leave me alone.” “No way.” Crying, whining, insulting, or threatening only makes things worse. Bullies love knowing they can push kid’s buttons.

Boost self-confidence

Being bullied dramatically affects your child’s self-esteem, so find ways, such as a hobby, sport or talent that your child enjoys and can excel at, to boost her confidence. Then help her develop the skill so her self-esteem grows.

Step in when needed

If there’s ever the possibility your child could be injured, step in. Talk to a teacher, supervisor or parent.

Source;// http://parenting.kaboose.com/behavior/borba-bullying.html

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November 19, 2009

National Adoption Month – November 2009 – Raise Awareness and help a child

The Adoption Council of Canada (ACC) is the umbrella organization for adoption in Canada.

Based in Ottawa, the ACC raises public awareness of adoption, promotes placement of waiting children and stresses the importance of post-adoption services.

Our services include a quarterly newsletter, a resource library, referrals, and conference planning.

Click here for an update on our current activities

Chair: Sandra Scarth

For more information contact us:

by mail:

by telephone: 613-235-0344

toll free: 1-888-542-3678

by e-mail: info@adoption.ca

Source:

http://www.adoption.ca/

http://www.canadaadopts.com/canada/domestic_public.shtml

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October 19, 2009

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The vaccine against H1N1 is currently in production and testing, but should be available to everyone by the end of December.

Kendall said plans are in the works to figure out how to undertake a massive vaccination campaign, and enlisting the help of pharmacists may be part of the solution.

Ida Chong, the province’s healthy living minister, said talks are underway to get pharmacists the training they need to administer the vaccine.

“We should have that in place by, I would say, in the fall, but prior to the vaccine being made available,” Chong said.

Alberta is also considering such a plan.

Lori DeCou, spokeswoman for the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia, said such training would consist of one day of theory and one day in a live workshop.

“We have at this point determined that it would be both a theoretical and practical training program,” she said.

“A pharmacist has to successfully complete both of those modulars. In addition to that, they have to maintain current certification in both CPR and first aid.”

DeCou said the college is hopeful the theoretical program will be available online by early September, with live workshops to follow a couple of weeks later.

In addition to flu injections, DeCou said pharmacists would be permitted to administer travel vaccinations.

“The thing that makes pharmacists potentially so helpful in this is that there are literally pharmacists in one shape or form in every community across this province,” she said.

“I think pharmacists certainly see themselves as health care providers. They are active in their communities and certainly see themselves as a valuable resource for their patients.”

A spokesperson for the Ministry of Healthy Living said who pays for the training is still under negotiation.

Source: http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/capress/090824/health/health_flu_back_to_school

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September 25, 2009

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September 9, 2009

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