Niagara Parents

@NRPublicHealth 4/4 Thank you for following and your engagement; we look forward to continuing our journey together through our other platforms. We’re grateful to have you as part of our community!

3/4 We encourage everyone to follow @NRPublicHealth, where we’ll continue to share about our parenting program and services, along with all our other public health departments. Our phone line and live chat will also continue to provide support via niagararegion.ca/parents.

🧵1/4 As of today, Monday, Nov. 18, the Niagara Parents social media accounts are coming to a close.

Hey #Niagara parents – have kids 5 years of age and younger? Book their flu shot / updated COVID-19 vaccine. Call 905-688-8248 ext. 7425 Learn more at niagararegion.ca/health/vaccina…

Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! 🍂 ⁣ ⁣ Niagara Parents, Dental, and School Health services and programming will be closed on Monday, October 14, 2024.

Pertussis symptoms often start as a common cold but can progress into severe coughing fits. The coughing fits can lead to difficulty breathing & vomiting. People of all ages need whooping cough vaccines. Ask your health care provider or visit niagararegion.ca/health/vaccina…

Starting a conversation around substances with your family can be difficult to prepare for. At this stage in your tween’s development, they may start to engage in more social media & can experience “body consciousness” or “peer pressure.” Visit: drugfreekidscanada.org/talk/the-impor…

Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is on the rise in #Niagara. Staying up to date on routine vaccinations is the best defense. Ask your health care provider about pertussis vaccinations or visit niagararegion.ca/health/vaccina…

It's Dental Tip Tuesday! Flossing helps keep areas that your toothbrush can't reach clean. If your child is struggling with flossing try using a floss pick. To learn more visit, niagararegion.ca/living/health_…

Smile! Our dental clinics are FREE for children and youth 17 and under. Dental clinic locations: • Niagara Falls • Welland • Thorold • Mobile Dental Clinic Book your child a FREE dental appointment today by calling 905-688-8248 ext. 7399 or live chat with us.

🌟 Calling all new moms! 🌟 Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or experiencing postpartum challenges? Our free 9-week CBT sessions are here to support you on your journey. To register visit: niagararegion.ca/parents/course…

Starting a conversation around substances with your family can be difficult to prepare for at any age. At this stage in your child’s development, they may ask “why” or “how.” For tips on how to talk to your child about substance use, visit: drugfreekidscanada.org/talk/the-impor…

Feeling like you don't know how to handle your child's behaviour? 😣 You are not alone! Our (Triple P) Positive Parenting Program helps you and your family discover positive ways to connect with your child. Don't miss out! To register, visit: niagararegion.ca/parents/course…

Did you know your child's school health nurse can answer questions about vision health? A few questions they can answer are: 👀 how to find an optometrist in your area 👓 financial assistance for eye glasses Reach out to your school's nurse by calling (905) 688-8248 ext. 7379

September is a beautiful month to take a family camping trip, and it's important to stay vigilant about tick safety. 🧐 Find a tick? Follow these steps to remove or identify it: niagararegion.ca/ticks. For a quick tick identification resource, visit etick.ca.

Welcome Back! ✏️🍎 The School Health Team is excited to get Healthy Schools started up this year within #Niagara school communities! Remember to use our hashtag #HealthySchoolsNiagara and tag @NiagaraParents and @NRPublicHealth

Happy Grandparents’ Day! 💗 "Grandparents can be very special resources. Just being close to them reassures a child, without words, about change and continuity, about what went before and what will come after." - Fred Rogers

Take a proactive step towards your mental well-being with our 9-week CBT program. Invest in yourself and your little one by joining our supportive community. To register visit: niagararegion.ca/parents/course…

💬 My child never listens to me...help Are you looking for strategies that will help improve your child's behaviour? In our Positive Parenting Program, our team of Niagara Parents Nurse's will share parenting skills. Our next class starts September 28 niagararegion.ca/parents/course….