Child falls collection
Find resources here on general fall and injury prevention, training and communities of practice, as well as statistics and infographics.
Multilingual concussion resources
Parachute has translated key concussion resources, updated in 2024 to reflect the Canadian Guideline on Concussion in Sport, 2nd Edition, into an additional seven languages most commonly used in Canada beyond English and French. The following resources have been translated: Languages available:
Practitioner resources
Explore a diverse range of reports, guidelines, and research materials that support professionals in preventing childhood falls. Access evidence-based practice resources to inform and enhance your work in children’s safety.
Burns and scalds
Safety tips to prevent burns and scalds in your home, including reducing tap water temperature and installing smoke alarms.
Statistics and Infographics
Data-driven decision-making starts here. Access most currently available statistics and visually engaging infographics that shed light on the prevalence, causes, and impact of childhood falls.
Hot tap water
- How to check and lower the tap water temperature in your home.
- Water temperature for health and cleaning concerns.
Poison Prevention Week
This Canada-wide awareness week, held annually during the third week of March, draws attentions to common causes of inadvertent poisoning.
Training and communities of practice
Enhance your expertise and skills in preventing childhood falls through training and communities of practice. Access evidence-informed programs, connect with fellow professionals, and stay up to date with the latest practices for ensuring
Smoke alarms
How to install and maintain smoke alarms, and the types of alarms you can use.
Training
Parachute and our partners offer injury-training programs in areas such as concussion recognition and management, fall prevention, road safety and child safety.