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Our story: Unilateral cataract

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113046
Department of Pediatric Ophthalmology. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2014.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/OurStory.pdf
Material Type
Pamphlet
Online
This booklet tells the true story of Juan and his experience with unilateral congenital cataract. Juan and his mom, Sandra, share their journey of finding out about his diagnosis and their experience of the hospital, treatment and caring for him. It ends with a happy look at how Juan is doing now.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/OurStory.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print.
Corporate Author
Department of Pediatric Ophthalmology
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
PDF file: 31 p.
Subject
Cataract
Eye/Eye Diseases-Children
Eye/Eye Diseases . Ophthalmology
Eye Surgery. Ophthalmic Surgery
Abstract
This booklet tells the true story of Juan and his experience with unilateral congenital cataract. Juan and his mom, Sandra, share their journey of finding out about his diagnosis and their experience of the hospital, treatment and caring for him. It ends with a happy look at how Juan is doing now.
Language
English
Material Type
Pamphlet
Online
URLs
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Where can I find? Information for patients and families: Where can I find?

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog106483
Child Life. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2014.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1415_WhereCanIFind_2014.pdf
Material Type
Pamphlet
Online
Call Number
BCCH1415
A guide to places and services in the neighborhood near BC Children's Hospital including:; Describes: amenities at the hospital and in the neighbourhood; parking on site; where to eat inside hospital; accommodation options and travel and transportation options.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1415_WhereCanIFind_2014.pdf
Author
Child Life
Corporate Author
Department of Learning and Development
Partners in Care
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
1 PDF file
Subject
Housing/Living Arrangements
Support Groups
Internet
Directories. Resource Guides
Maps
Hospital Food Services
Hospitals Services
Abstract
A guide to places and services in the neighborhood near BC Children's Hospital including:
Describes: amenities at the hospital and in the neighbourhood; parking on site; where to eat inside hospital; accommodation options and travel and transportation options.
Language
English
Material Type
Pamphlet
Online
Call Number
BCCH1415
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Pain Squad: Mobile App (iOS)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124821
The Hospital for Sick Children. Toronto, ON: , 2020.
URL
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pain-squad/id929781246
Material Type
Online
The Pain Squad electronic pain diary is a tool created for kids with cancer to fight back against their pain. Developed by researchers at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), this is an evidence-based pain diary that plays like a game and is recommended for children 8 to 18 years of age with …
  1 url  
URL
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pain-squad/id929781246
Corporate Author
The Hospital for Sick Children
Place of Publication
Toronto, ON
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Children with Cancer-Coping
Coping with Pain
Abstract
The Pain Squad electronic pain diary is a tool created for kids with cancer to fight back against their pain. Developed by researchers at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), this is an evidence-based pain diary that plays like a game and is recommended for children 8 to 18 years of age with cancer.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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Chemotherapy and safety at home

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog110375
Oncology/Hematology/BMT Department. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2021.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1466_ChemotherapySafetyHome.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1466
Learn how to safely handle chemotherapy medicine at home.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1466_ChemotherapySafetyHome.pdf
Corporate Author
Oncology/Hematology/BMT Department
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
PDF file: 4 p.
Subject
Cancer-Chemotherapy
Abstract
Learn how to safely handle chemotherapy medicine at home.
Notes
Current as of Jan 2024
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1466
Images
URLs
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Understanding lab and imaging tests

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog110801
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. White Plains, NY: The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society , 2020.
URL
https://www.lls.org/sites/default/files/2021-05/PS41_Understanding_Lab_Imaging_0120FINAL.pdf
Material Type
Booklet
Online
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Learn more about how lab and imaging tests are used to help detect (diagnose) and treat blood cancers (types of leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, myelodysplastic syndromes and myeloproliferative disorders). Includes tips to help keep track of test results and a handout with suggested questions to ask yo…
  1 url  
URL
https://www.lls.org/sites/default/files/2021-05/PS41_Understanding_Lab_Imaging_0120FINAL.pdf
Corporate Author
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Place of Publication
White Plains, NY
Publisher
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
PDF; 60 pages
Subject
Cancer-Diagnosis
Laboratory Tests/Values
Leukemia
Lymphoma
Abstract
Learn more about how lab and imaging tests are used to help detect (diagnose) and treat blood cancers (types of leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, myelodysplastic syndromes and myeloproliferative disorders). Includes tips to help keep track of test results and a handout with suggested questions to ask your health provider.
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Online

Copies

Copy 1 BC Children's and Women's Family Library Available
URLs
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Sex ed for people with I/DD

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124174
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. Washington, DC: National Council on Independant Living , 2019.
URL
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuEvYNNQ-dHeVhbyeJHx9s8oqsvBk621v
Material Type
Video
Online
This YouTube playlist includes 10 informational videos on sex education for people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
  1 url  
URL
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuEvYNNQ-dHeVhbyeJHx9s8oqsvBk621v
Corporate Author
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
National Council on Independant Living
Publication Date
2019
Subject
Intellectual disability
Developmental Disabilities
Sex Education
Sexuality
Abstract
This YouTube playlist includes 10 informational videos on sex education for people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
Language
English
Material Type
Video
Online
URLs
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What is mastitis and what can I do about it?

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog111901
[Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre , 2015.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW897_whatismastitis_2015.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW897
This pamphlet answers some of the most commonly asked questions about mastitis. (Mastitis is an infection of the breast tissue and/or milk ducts.)
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW897_whatismastitis_2015.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
PDF file: 1 p.
Subject
Breastfeeding
Breast Diseases-Diagnosis
Abstract
This pamphlet answers some of the most commonly asked questions about mastitis. (Mastitis is an infection of the breast tissue and/or milk ducts.)
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW897
Images
URLs
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What do I need to eat during pregnancy?

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113683
[Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2015.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW750_WhatToEatDuringPregnancy_2015.pdf
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW750_PrenatalNutritionCounsel_2015_Oct.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW750
  2 URLs  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW750_WhatToEatDuringPregnancy_2015.pdf
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW750_PrenatalNutritionCounsel_2015_Oct.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the links above to view/print the pamphlet
Link 1 is single pamphlet; link 2 is set of three.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
PDF files; 1 p.
Subject
Prenatal Care-Diet/Nutrition
Breastfeeding
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW750
URLs
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Free family content: Sleep stories and meditations from Calm.com

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124743
Calm.
URL
https://www.calm.com/app/class/Best-of-Free-Family-Friendly-Content
Material Type
Online
Audio
Free family content from Calm.com. This page features sleep stories and meditations. You do not need to download the Calm app or create an account. You can play these from your Internet browser.
  1 url  
URL
https://www.calm.com/app/class/Best-of-Free-Family-Friendly-Content
Corporate Author
Calm
Subject
Meditation
Mindfulness
Abstract
Free family content from Calm.com. This page features sleep stories and meditations. You do not need to download the Calm app or create an account. You can play these from your Internet browser.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Audio
URLs
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Mighty Moe: An anxiety workbook for children

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog111402
Woloshyn, Lacey, Chamberlain, Andrea (ill.). [Vancouver, BC?]: Lacey Woloshyn , 2009.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/MightyMoe.pdf
Material Type
Book
Online
Call Number
JUNIOR CD 420 WOL 2009
This eBook is an anxiety workbook for children age 5-11. Best Practice Guidelines for managing anxiety in this workbook have been adapted to be fun, engaging, and child friendly.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/MightyMoe.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the above link to view
Author
Woloshyn, Lacey
Chamberlain, Andrea (ill.)
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Lacey Woloshyn
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
1 PDF file: (eBook) 79 p.
URL: http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/MightyMoe.pdf
Subject
Anxiety. Anxiety Disorders
Children-Mental Health
Children-Self Help
Children's Anxiety
Children's Anger
Children's Emotions
Anxiety
Abstract
This eBook is an anxiety workbook for children age 5-11. Best Practice Guidelines for managing anxiety in this workbook have been adapted to be fun, engaging, and child friendly.
Notes
The material in this manual is not intended to replace the advice of professional mental health experts.
Material Type
Book
Online
Call Number
JUNIOR CD 420 WOL 2009
URLs
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Family Support Institute

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125352
New Westminster, BC:
URL
https://familysupportbc.com/
Material Type
Website
Online
The Family Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not for profit society committed to supporting families who have a family member with a disability.; This website is a featured resource in the Serious Illness Partnership Guide from Canuck Place and BC Children's Hospital.; FSI is unique in …
  1 url  
URL
https://familysupportbc.com/
Place of Publication
New Westminster, BC
Subject
Parenting Children with Disabilities
Parenting Children with Physical Disabilities
Parenting Children with Developmental Disabilities
Siblings of Children with Disabilities
Abstract
The Family Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not for profit society committed to supporting families who have a family member with a disability.
This website is a featured resource in the Serious Illness Partnership Guide from Canuck Place and BC Children's Hospital.
FSI is unique in Canada and the only grass roots family-to-family organization with a broad volunteer base.
FSI's supports and services are FREE to any family.
Language
English
Material Type
Website
Online
URLs
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Preparing your child for surgery

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog112395
Child Life Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2013.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1653_PreparingYourChildForSurgery_2013.pdf
Material Type
Pamphlet
Online
Call Number
BCCH1653
This pamphlet offers tips and strategies for helping your child prepare for surgery. There's separate sections with tips for infants, toddlers, preschooler age children, school-age children, and teens.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1653_PreparingYourChildForSurgery_2013.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print.
Corporate Author
Child Life Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
PDF file: 2 p.
Subject
Surgery-Coping
Children's Emotions
Children's Health-Surgery
Abstract
This pamphlet offers tips and strategies for helping your child prepare for surgery. There's separate sections with tips for infants, toddlers, preschooler age children, school-age children, and teens.
Language
English
Material Type
Pamphlet
Online
Call Number
BCCH1653
Images
URLs
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Preparing your child for surgery [Traditional Chinese]

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog112479
Child Life Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2013.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1653TCh_PreparingYourChildForSurgery_2013.pdf
Material Type
Pamphlet
Online
Call Number
BCCH1653TCh
Written in Traditional Chinese, this pamphlet offers tips and strategies for helping your child prepare for surgery. There's separate sections with tips for infants, toddlers, preschooler age children, school-age children, and teens.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1653TCh_PreparingYourChildForSurgery_2013.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print.
Corporate Author
Child Life Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
PDF file: 2 p.
Subject
Surgery-Coping
Children's Emotions
Children's Health-Surgery
Abstract
Written in Traditional Chinese, this pamphlet offers tips and strategies for helping your child prepare for surgery. There's separate sections with tips for infants, toddlers, preschooler age children, school-age children, and teens.
Language
Chinese-Traditional
Material Type
Pamphlet
Online
Call Number
BCCH1653TCh
Images
URLs
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Preparing your child for surgery [Vietnamese]

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog112480
Child Life Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2013.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1653V_PreparingYourChildForSurgery_2013.pdf
Material Type
Pamphlet
Online
Call Number
BCCH1653V
Written in Vietnamese, this pamphlet offers tips and strategies for helping your child prepare for surgery. There's separate sections with tips for infants, toddlers, preschooler age children, school-age children, and teens.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1653V_PreparingYourChildForSurgery_2013.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print.
Corporate Author
Child Life Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
PDF file: 2 p.
Subject
Surgery-Coping
Children's Emotions
Children's Health-Surgery
Abstract
Written in Vietnamese, this pamphlet offers tips and strategies for helping your child prepare for surgery. There's separate sections with tips for infants, toddlers, preschooler age children, school-age children, and teens.
Language
Vietnamese
Material Type
Pamphlet
Online
Call Number
BCCH1653V
Images
URLs
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Preparing your child for surgery [Chinese Simplified]

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog112481
Child Life Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2013.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1653ChS_PreparingYourChildForSurgery_2013.pdf
Material Type
Pamphlet
Online
Call Number
BCCH1653ChS
Written in Simplified Chinese, this pamphlet offers tips and strategies for helping your child prepare for surgery. There's separate sections with tips for infants, toddlers, preschooler age children, school-age children, and teens.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1653ChS_PreparingYourChildForSurgery_2013.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print.
Corporate Author
Child Life Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
PDF file: 2 p.
Subject
Surgery-Coping
Children's Emotions
Children's Health-Surgery
Abstract
Written in Simplified Chinese, this pamphlet offers tips and strategies for helping your child prepare for surgery. There's separate sections with tips for infants, toddlers, preschooler age children, school-age children, and teens.
Language
Chinese-Simplified
Material Type
Pamphlet
Online
Call Number
BCCH1653ChS
Images
URLs
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Preparing your child for surgery [Punjabi]

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog112483
Child Life Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2013.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1653P_PreparingYourChildForSurgery_2013.pdf
Material Type
Pamphlet
Online
Call Number
BCCH1653P
Written in Punjabi, this pamphlet offers tips and strategies for helping your child prepare for surgery. There's separate sections with tips for infants, toddlers, preschooler age children, school-age children, and teens.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1653P_PreparingYourChildForSurgery_2013.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print.
Corporate Author
Child Life Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
PDF file: 2 p.
Subject
Surgery-Coping
Children's Emotions
Children's Health-Surgery
Abstract
Written in Punjabi, this pamphlet offers tips and strategies for helping your child prepare for surgery. There's separate sections with tips for infants, toddlers, preschooler age children, school-age children, and teens.
Language
Punjabi
Material Type
Pamphlet
Online
Call Number
BCCH1653P
Images
URLs
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Helping your child after dental treatment

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog106248
Daycare Surgery and Emergency Departments. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2009.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1035_DentalTreatment_2009.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1035
A pamphlet that explains what to expect after dental treatment. It provides post operative information on: bleeding, cleaning, stitches and eating.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1035_DentalTreatment_2009.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link to view or print.
Corporate Author
Daycare Surgery and Emergency Departments
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
PDF file
Subject
Dental Care-Children
Home Care-Children
Tooth Extraction
Abstract
A pamphlet that explains what to expect after dental treatment. It provides post operative information on: bleeding, cleaning, stitches and eating.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1035
Images
URLs
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Artsy boys and smelly girls

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122059
Gravel, Elise. Montréal, QC: La courte échelle , 2018.
URL
http://elisegravel.com/livres/pdf/
Material Type
Online
Ebook
Downloadable picture eBook for children challenge gender stereotypes.; Ages 3-6.
  1 url  
URL
http://elisegravel.com/livres/pdf/
Author
Gravel, Elise
Place of Publication
Montréal, QC
Publisher
La courte échelle
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
PDF ; 24 pages [unpaginated], illustrations
Subject
Individuality
Children's Emotions
Children's Self-Identity
Gender identity
Abstract
Downloadable picture eBook for children challenge gender stereotypes.
Ages 3-6.
Language
English
French
Material Type
Online
Ebook
URLs
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Live 5-2-1-0: Mobile App (iOS)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124787
Shazhan Amed. , 2021.
URL
https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/live-5-2-1-0/id1463825801
Material Type
Online
This app is designed for children aged 8-12 and their parents to build healthy habits by following the simple, yet effective, Live 5-2-1-0 message: FIVE or more vegetables and fruits, no more than TWO hours of recreational screen time, at least ONE hour of active play, and ZERO sugary drinks every …
  1 url  
URL
https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/live-5-2-1-0/id1463825801
Author
Shazhan Amed
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Children's Health-Diet/Nutrition
Children's Health-Fitness
Parenting
Abstract
This app is designed for children aged 8-12 and their parents to build healthy habits by following the simple, yet effective, Live 5-2-1-0 message: FIVE or more vegetables and fruits, no more than TWO hours of recreational screen time, at least ONE hour of active play, and ZERO sugary drinks every day. Kids can set a goal, then choose fun daily challenges to work towards a reward!
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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Live 5-2-1-0: Mobile App (Android)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124788
Shazhan Amed. , 2021.
URL
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.shazhanamed.live5210&hl=en_CA&gl=US
Material Type
Online
This app is designed for children aged 8-12 and their parents to build healthy habits by following the simple, yet effective, Live 5-2-1-0 message: FIVE or more vegetables and fruits, no more than TWO hours of recreational screen time, at least ONE hour of active play, and ZERO sugary drinks every …
  1 url  
URL
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.shazhanamed.live5210&hl=en_CA&gl=US
Author
Shazhan Amed
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Children's Health-Diet/Nutrition
Children's Health-Fitness
Parenting
Abstract
This app is designed for children aged 8-12 and their parents to build healthy habits by following the simple, yet effective, Live 5-2-1-0 message: FIVE or more vegetables and fruits, no more than TWO hours of recreational screen time, at least ONE hour of active play, and ZERO sugary drinks every day. Kids can set a goal, then choose fun daily challenges to work towards a reward!
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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