When you’re childproofing your home there are so many things to think about. Those nasty worktop corners, door wedges to prevent fingers getting trapped, kitchen cupboard locks and stair gates. Then there’s the massive task of moving all breakables out of reach and somehow trying to stop the kids from turning the oven or the washing machine on when you’re not looking! When your child has seizures it’s even more important to spend the time childproofing the entire home, really thinking about every sharp corner or harsh edge that could be a potential hazard.

Falls and trips, bumps and scrapes… as parents we’re constantly worrying about the safety of our kids and keeping them away from danger. And as we all know it’s not just the outside world that we have to worry about. Like it or not there are constant dangers all around the house… and the fireplace surround is always a concern.

Taking a vacation away is always a worry for parents. I don’t think there’s a Mom or Dad out there who doesn’t fret even more about their child’s safety while on vacation. We all have our homes fully equipped to protect our kids… from bedrails to stair gates, electric socket covers to door guards. But when it comes to your vacation, it’s almost impossible to find out in advance how child-friendly your room is going to be.

Having seizures at school can be a daunting experience for the child and parent, as well as teachers and other classmates. Yet through education about epilepsy at school, the negative stigma that arises from fear of the disease can be dissolved, enabling a positive learning experience for all concerned.

NBC’s Dateline has followed the story of Charlie Abrahams for over 10 years, charting his parents’ fight to get him on the ketogenic diet and keep him seizure free.

Charlie is the son of top Hollywood director, Jim Abrahams, most famous for the movies Airplane, Naked Gun and Hot Shots. Jim’s life took a dramatic turn when his one year old son Charlie started having seizures, which increased in frequency up to 100 per day.

The Epilepsy Foundation has produced an excellent video aimed at educating teenagers about people who suffer from epilepsy. Sadly all too often children with the illness are the subject of ridicule, embarrassment and even bullying at school, simply because their classmates do not understand the illness. This video is a great resource, with real life stories from teen epilepsy sufferers determined to break down the negative stereotypes associated with having seizures.

Epilepsy is a common illness and many people don’t realize that millions of people worldwide suffer from some form of seizures. One in a hundred Canadians has epilepsy meaning that most people probably know someone who has the illness. But how much does the general public actually know about the condition?

The answer of course is anyone can suffer from epilepsy! Yet some members of the public don’t realize that epilepsy sufferers come from all walks of life. It doesn’t matter their age, color, sex or background, it’s an illness that affects millions of people around the world.

Whilst many of us worry that our kids watch too much television, there’s no doubting the power of TV to educate society, both youngsters and adults alike, about important issues.

When it comes to epilepsy, breaking down the stigma and fear many people have is an important battle and one that two women decided to take on over 10 years ago.

What does a person with epilepsy look like? ANYONE… is the simple answer! Of course it’s impossible to tell whether someone has epilepsy just by looking at them… but the average person on the street may not know that and could have all kinds of misinformed beliefs about the illness.

In a series of videos about epilepsy, Laura Yakes, Director of The Center for Seizure and Epilepsy Education in BC, Canada, hopes to break down those myths and stereotypes about the illness. In one of the videos, reminiscent of the Diet Coke adverts, a hot guy walks into a coffee shop and immediately grabs the attention of three ladies having a drink.