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Mouth injuries are common when playing sports; but there are ways you can prevent them. A mouth guard can protect you from mouth injuries and concussions by absorbing the impact. That’s why it’s important to wear a mouth guard if you’re playing any sports.
How can I protect my teeth with a mouth…
It is important to establish good oral health habits early. Poor oral health can impact a child’s ability to socialize, receive proper nutrition, sleep, and learn. Ultimately, oral health has an impact on overall health and overall, poor oral health can contribute to many health problems, including…
Parent involvement makes a huge difference in the success of children at school, and what you say and do as a parent matters. Below are some links that provide good information about health and your child.
Links and Handouts
Tip Sheets about the school system for parents in 15…
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Planning a family? Or perhaps you've made a decision not to have a baby right now?
Either way, it’s important for women and men of reproductive age to be healthy for their unborn children. Whether you are planning it or not, pregnancies do happen. In fact, a Lakehead University study found…
Having a baby can be tiring physically, mentally, and emotionally. It's important to make the time to rest and relax as your health is important to the whole family. Here are a few other things you can keep in mind:
Weight loss. Do not try to lose pregnancy weight immediately. Weight loss…
This page contains a curated list of both local and provincial/federal resources, as well as information on a local working group that provides a network for professionals and other interested parties. This list was updated on April 4, 2024.
Upcoming trainings and workshops, suggested by SAGE…
Tooth decay (cavities) in baby (primary) teeth is the most common chronic disease affecting children in Canada. Healthy teeth and gums are important as a child grows to help them develop good speech, healthy eating habits, good social skills and to keep a place for adult teeth as they grow in.
The…
The Sexual Health Clinic at the Thunder Bay District Health Unit provides education on a variety of topics including:
Birth control
Pregnancy and options
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) testing and counselling
Pap testing
General questions about sexual health
Our clinic is open to…
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Baby Teeth are Important
Caregiver wiping baby's gums with a soft cloth…
Sharing Nudes
Sharing nudes can be a normal part of exploring body and sexuality for young people, but it comes with risks. Before sending a nude, it's important to consider whether you feel pressured, if the recipient can keep it private, and whether you can avoid showing your face or identifying…
Puberty
Puberty is the time when kids mature into young adults through physical, emotional and social changes. These changes usually happen between 8 and 18 years of age. Some kids go through puberty quickly, others more slowly. Overall, puberty can last for 2-5 years. Parents often wonder how to…
Touch helps people connect, but children need to understand the difference between ‘okay’ and ‘not okay’ touch.
Here are five key points:
Ownership of Their Body: Teach your child that their body belongs to them. No one can touch them without permission, and inappropriate touches are wrong and…
Teaching Kids About Safe Touch, Consent, Bodies and Sex
When it comes to learning about sex, children learn from several different sources including parents, peers, schools, the internet, media, and religious institutions. However, parents are a child’s most important role model.
Talking to your…