Being a Dad

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Which of the following plants is poisonous?
As of July 1, 2008, BC law requires children over 40 pounds to ride in a booster seats when travelling in vehicles until they:
As a minimum, at what age and weight is it safe to turn your infant from a rear-facing car seat to a forward-facing car seat?
Which of these is responsible for the most poisoning deaths among young children?
In Canada, which of the following results in the most hospitalizations of children under five years of age?
According to BC Children’s Hospital’s Emergency data, which of the following causes the most choking/swallowing incidents among young children?
True or false. You should always use a pressure gate at the top of the stairs to prevent falls.
On toys, the warning “Do not give to children under three years of age” means what?
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Being a Dad booklet

Being a Dad

Dads play a vital role in all aspects of their kids’ lives. As an affectionate, supportive, healthy and involved dad, you can contribute greatly to your child’s well-being and success in life. The earlier you are involved with your child, the more connected you will be as they grow. The ideas and information in this booklet are based on real life dads’ experiences, and will add to your thoughtfulness, confidence and effectiveness as a dad.

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“I was a single dad when I found myself in a new relationship and having full custody of my children. I started taking an active approach with encouraging my children and others in sports and activities outside of school, and in school progress as well. I love being a dad and never would like to have it any other way. Looking forward to other dads’ stories, support, and encouragements, and Dads in Gears’ activities to help me quit smoking and stay quit.” -Chris

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“When you just find out that you’re going to have a baby, a lot of different things go through your head, and a lot of different pressures, right? There’s a lot of stuff that’s going to change, and new things to think about that you never thought about before.”

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