Winter has begun and many people in cooler climates are welcoming the start of ski season. While it’s fair to say that we’ve become increasingly aware of the severe consequences…
Five tips to lower the odds of children getting a concussion skiing
The holidays are here and it’s a time for giving
And what better than to give the children in your life the gift of reading! Emma’s Skiing Adventure takes the reader on an adventurous journey, down the ski hill sharing…
June is brain injury awareness month in Canada
Did you know that over 50% of brain injuries are preventable? Like many others, I knew very little about brain injuries, and the potential long lasting impact one can have…
Preventing head injuries from winter sports
Winter has arrived and where I live that brings snow covered roads and icy sidewalks, driveways and pathways. Everyone knows that the smallest slip can leave us with a broken…
First Aid when feeling isolated….
I was recently invited to be a guest speaker on Keeping A Head, a segment on the Brain Injury Network Radio, where I was part of an important conversation offering…
Staying safe while having summer time fun
The May long weekend is just around the corner in Canada and this marks the official start of summer for many as campers, trailers and motorhomes start hitting the highways…
Happy New Year!
We are at the ending point of the year… And as another year comes to an end, I wanted to upload a short thank you note to all those who…
3 myths that could lead to brain injuries in children
It’s summer time! While your thoughts are likely all around how you plan on enjoying the warm weather, did you know summer heat can also raise your level of risk, or…
Safety doesn’t happen by accident
June has arrived and today marks the start of Brain Injury Awareness month in Canada. In the United States, March is the designated Brain Injury Awareness month and if you…
Skiing Safely, Emma shares her tips with you!
With the Easter break just around the corner, I know many are looking forward to heading to the mountains to take advantage of the last few weeks of the ski…
Why I wrote a children’s book on injury prevention
It’s been an exciting last couple of weeks for me with the recent launch of Emma’s Skiing Adventure. As I participate in interviews with the media, I am finding I’m…
The link between safety and your quality of life
With it being Brain Injury Awareness month in Canada, I have been on a media blitz over the last two weeks speaking out on the importance of prevention, specifically around…
Brain Injury Prevention – A New Year’s Resolution You’ll Want to Make and Keep!
Did you know injuries are the leading cause of death in Canada and the United States for those age 1 – 44? Fact: Brain injury is the greatest killer under…
