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Popping the Bubble Wrap

Popping the Bubble Wrap

Written by: Story Studio Network Parachute Canada
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 We know you’re the Household Safety officer in your home. The parent or guardian who’s constantly worried about things like buckling the kids into the car seat properly, slips and falls, playground hazards and all the other stuff that goes into keeping your family safe and healthy.
But you don’t want your kids to live in bubble wrap! You want to manage the risks and hazards so you can feel peace of mind and so your family can engage in safe play and fun. This podcast is all about Popping the Bubble Wrap. We’ll bring you conversations from ‘the kitchen table’ with Canadian parents just like you, as we share, learn and laugh all about being safe at play, on the move and at home.
Hosted by Pamela Fuselli of Parachute Canada and produced by Story Studio Network.Copyright Story Studio Network Parenting Relationships
Episodes
  • S2E10 - Learn About Holiday Safety Hazards

    S2E10 - Learn About Holiday Safety Hazards
    Dec 17 2024
    The holidays look a little different for everyone. For some it may include cozying up next to the fireplace with a good book or a movie. For others it may be visits with family and friends with lots of coming and going. If one thing is true for most, it’s that when you’re on holiday, routines often are disrupted and you may be distracted by the festivities. We want everyone to enjoy the season. Today we’re going to talk about hazards that are common around the holidays so that you can keep your family safe from injury this holiday season.

    Key takeaways:
    • The holidays are a time when schedules and routines are disrupted so your normal supervision level may be affected as you try to juggle all the “to dos”. It’s a time when you bring out items you use once a year, e.g., decorations. Be aware these items will be attractive to children so put breakables and candles up high and check for choking hazards.
    • You may be visiting family and friends, so children are in different environments and the homes you’re visiting may not have children so food and other items may be accessible. Or you’re having visitors to your home and so your attention may be distracted. Have a designated supervisor for young children to watch they aren’t eating food they may choke on, or hurt themselves such as with lit candles.
    • Burns are a common injury seen in the emergency department, from hot liquids, hot food and fireplaces. These injuries can be very severe. Use lids on hot beverages, be aware of children in the kitchen (where everyone likes to congregate!), and either put a guard around the fireplace or don’t use it while young children are around.

    Guests:
    Samantha Bruin, parent
    Breanne Harmon, parent
    Dr. Lynne Warda, Associate Professor at the Department of Pediatrics & Child Health,and Associate Medical Director of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, University of Manitoba


    Resources:
    - For more information, visit parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/winter-holidays/
    - Holiday fire prevention tips from the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs: oafc.on.ca/public-safety/holiday-safety/winter-holiday-safety
    - About Kids Health on Holiday Safety, from Sick Kids Hospital: aboutkidshealth.ca/holidaysafety

    Popping the Bubble Wrap is a podcast of Parachute, Canada’s national injury prevention charity. We release episodes monthly. Visit us at parachute.ca and follow us on Instagram and Facebook at Parachute Canada.

    Popping the Bubble Wrap is produced by Story Studio Network.
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    23 mins
  • S2E9 - Holiday Shopping for Kids? Learn About Safe Toy Choices

    S2E9 - Holiday Shopping for Kids? Learn About Safe Toy Choices
    Nov 19 2024
    The holiday season is upon us once again! Wish lists in hand, you wander the toy aisles searching for the gifts that will bring a smile to your kids’ faces. You might be thinking about safety – trying to assess which of the many options will be appropriate and fun. Maybe you have older children as well. Or you’re buying for family members. How do you buy for different ages? Why do age recommendations matter? What products and product parts should you watch out for? In today’s episode we’ll answer these questions and more so that you can feel confident shopping this holiday season.

    Key takeaways:
    • Age recommendations on products, such as toys, are not related to your child’s abilities but rather to the small parts that are dangerous for younger children. Toys recommended for older children have pieces that are small and can be a choking hazard for younger children.
    • Button batteries are very dangerous if swallowed and they are found in everything from toys and greeting cards to remote controls and hearing aids. If you suspect or know your child has swallowed a button battery, it is an emergency. Take them to the hospital immediately and give them a small amount of honey to help coat the battery to prevent it from leaking and burning the esophagus.
    • An easy way to check if an item is a choking hazard is to use a toilet paper tube – if the item fits through the tube, it’s a choking hazard.
    Guests:
    Leslie Bangamba, parent
    Dave Trafford, grandparent & SSN Chief Executive Producer
    Kirstin Weerdenburg, Director of Pediatric Emergency Ultrasound Research & QA, IWK Health Centre

    Resources:
    - For more information, visit parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/home-safety/aound-the-house/
    - Watch "Amélie's Second Chance", the documentary about Leslie’s daughter Amélie, who ingested a button battery.

    Popping the Bubble Wrap is a podcast of Parachute, Canada’s national injury prevention charity. We release episodes monthly. Visit us at parachute.ca and follow us on Instagram and Facebook at Parachute Canada.

    Popping the Bubble Wrap is produced by Story Studio Network.
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    26 mins
  • S2 Bonus EP #2 - Influencing Parents: Who Do You Trust? We Talk To An ER Doctor

    S2 Bonus EP #2 - Influencing Parents: Who Do You Trust? We Talk To An ER Doctor
    Nov 5 2024
    Did you know that 20% of your TikTok feed is highly likely to contain misinformation? That’s one in every five TikToks you watch! In our world today, it’s so easy to rely on social media, such as Instagram and TikTok, as sources for information – including information that impacts our health and wellbeing. The important thing to keep in mind: advice can sound good, but it can actually be harmful. In today’s bonus episode, we’re joined again by Dr. Natasha Collia (aka "Dr. Tash") to take a pause, and talk about how to know who to trust, about information and misinformation, and some key questions to ask yourself when you see advice online.

    Key takeaways:
    • Be aware of the source of information online. Ask questions like “What are their qualifications?”, “Who are they representing?”, “Does the information sound too good to be true?”. Pay special attention to posts pushing and selling products or sounding like an infomercial.
    • Canada and the United States don’t always have the same regulations or approvals. Check if a product is legal to be sold and used in Canada.
    • Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval and FDA review are NOT the same thing. Approval means the product has been through testing and approved for use. Review means the product has been looked at by the FDA but not (yet) approved.

    Guest:
    Dr. Natasha Collia ("Dr. Tash") - Pediatric Emergency Medicine Doctor and Simulation Educator at SickKids

    Follow Dr. Tash on Instagram @dr.tash.official

    For more information, visit parachute.ca

    Other sources of information:
    Health Canada - canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/consumer-product-safety.html
    Consumer Product Safety Commission - cpsc.gov
    Food & Drug Administration (FDA) - fda.gov

    Popping the Bubble Wrap is a podcast of Parachute, Canada’s national injury prevention charity. We release episodes monthly. Visit us at parachute.ca and follow us on Instagram and Facebook at Parachute Canada.

    Popping the Bubble Wrap is produced by Story Studio Network.
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    31 mins
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