Easy Tips to Save Energy this Earth Day

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Help your children to see you making an effort to do the right thing this Earth Day. If you engage them in the following tips on a regular basis, they will grow up respecting the earth more. We need “Green” citizens both now and in the future.

(NC)—April 22 marks the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, reminding us that there are still things we can do to lighten our impact on the planet. Here are some easy ways to cut your home energy use, courtesy of Warrington Ellacott an energy efficiency expert for Whirlpool Canada, the 2009 Energy Star manufacturer of the year.

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Five Fun Earth Day Resolutions for Kids

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(NC)—Kids are the eco-heroes of tomorrow. By supporting their efforts today we can help them inspire future change across Canada. Celebrate Earth Day (April 22) by learning about how you can protect the planet and do something to help. Here are five easy resolutions you can make to get started.

1. Recycle Materials for Art : Items like egg cartons, cereal boxes and old newspapers (for paper Mache) are great to keep for your craft projects at home or school. And ask your parents to buy earth-friendly craft glues and paints, too.

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Breastfeeding

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My articles are normally about children a bit older than this story revolves around, but the health benefits are very high and I wanted to remind moms about this.

A recent study by Toronto Public Health found rates of breastfeeding among new mothers drop significantly six months after the birth, especially when the mothers fed their babies breast milk and formula in hospital.

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Children and Colds

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New vaccine program offers broader protection against stronger strains of bacteria responsible for pneumococcal disease in children.

Watch this short video from News Canada.

Childproofing Your Kitchen – Basic Guide

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As soon as your baby starts to crawl, the whole world opens up to your child. Just as the whole world opens up there are also the dangers that become closer to your child. While you will obviously have thought of childproofing the house, any advice is always welcome because there are so many things to be taken care of. One of the areas that are most dangerous for your child is the kitchen because it has a large number of things that are dangerous for your child. If you have been thinking of remodeling the kitchen, then this is a great time to do so because you can remodel keeping the childproofing principles in mind. Look at these kitchen childproofing basics to ensure that all the aspects are taken care of.

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