Page B10 — Tarrace Standard, Wednesday, March 7, 1990 Growing up. In this, one in a series of articles contributed by the Terrace Chitd Development Centre, some hints on how to ensuré a~ safer environment for children as they grow up. The centre in-. vites phone calls from any parents with concerns or questions about their child’s development. The number is 635-9383, Childhood falls, bumps and scrapes. are seen as a natural part of growing up... -Falls: down stairs, off fur- niture, from windows and por- ches: falls while in a baby walker, ‘on playground equip- ment, on slippery floors; and falls over. objects such as toys, tug edges and trailing lamp cords, reported in emergency depart- ments, Most. fails to. young children do .occur at home. Children develop quickly, they learn fast and in no time at all a child who could barely lift her head will be wiggling off a bed and crashing onto the floor. Each age group faces new hazards, Birth to Six Months: After only a few months babies are able to roll. They can wiggle, Cutting back on By SONYA KUPKA March. is nutrition month, leading Skeena Health Unit community nutritionist Sonya Kupka to look at the effects of Jats in foods. Canadians tend to eat too much fat. We all know that and are trying to cut back, But are we cutting back on the right things? Advertising has made us think that avoid cholesterol in our diet is all we need to do. But this is only important for a small majority of Canadians. - For most of us, cholesterol in our diet is not as important as total fat in our diet. So even though our mayonnaise or salad oil says. ‘cholesterol free’? on the label, we still have to limit the amount we spread on our bread or pour over our salad. They. may be free of cholesterol but they are still high in fat. ‘ : POTENTIAL OF YOUR BUSINESS, SHARE INFORMATIGN AND .*. MAKE NEW CONTACTS. CONFERENCE FEES ARE 475,00, OR, $65.00. IF POSTMARKED BEFORE MARCH 9TH. FOR. whe 7 One to Two years: Your child is still perfecting her walking ° skills, She is beginning to climb, . jump and run. Continue to use gates on stairways and doors and remove hard and sharp edp- ed furniture from any play area. Also, put window guards above the first floor and don’t leave chairs next to windows, counters or tables to prevent climbing, . Two to Four years: Children Tun faster, climb higher, open drawers and closets, He may be pedalling a tricycle. These new abilities and a burning curiosity — will get your child into an: endless variety of dangerous situations. He will fall: off fat of rich, fancy ones. as * Potatoes, rice, pasta’ an bread are low in fat and calories _ and satisfying to eat — the perfect diet foods (contrary to diet mythology). But be careful of the toppings, Choose yogurt or Salsa for potatoes, broth for » rice, tomato-based sauces for pasta and small amounts of jam for bread, kkhakkk For more tips on reducing the amount of fat, try some of the recipes in The Lightheared Cookbook available through the Canadian Heart Foundation as well as bookstores, For more information, register for a healthy eating tour at Overwaitea stores, They are being held this month, er of eats! 5 of LO¥®, guste kK Canada _SORRY Stairs and off everything he has: -age groups. Fence the play yard play. ’ may be serious and could result vironment. MORE INFORMATION CONIACT THE FEDERAL BUSINESS Seat] DEVEIOPMENT BANK, 4647 LAZELIE AVENUE, TERRACE BC, . evamac playground equipment, off | o.oo ee sf ‘ , : i tl be bikes, out of windows, down | ‘HONE £08 88 climbed onto. 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