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The Slushie Ingredient That's Unsafe For Kids

The Slushie Ingredient That's Unsafe For Kids

Some slushies contain glycerol, which can be dangerous for kids under 8. Here’s what you need to know.

Kim Shiffman

Why Canada’s Vaccine Schedule Isn’t Changing—Despite U.S. Updates

Why Canada’s Vaccine Schedule Isn’t Changing—Despite U.S. Updates

As the U.S. changes its vaccine schedule, a Health Canada expert explains how decisions are made in Canada, and why the process puts kids first.

Vanessa Grant

Answering Your Common Questions About The HPV Vaccine

Answering Your Common Questions About The HPV Vaccine

Learn how a vaccination counsellor can help you make confident and informed decisions about your child’s health.

Today's Parent

More Kids Than Ever Need Glasses

More Kids Than Ever Need Glasses

Rates of nearsightedness are on the rise—and most parents don’t even know it.

Karen Robock

How To Help Soothe A Congested Baby And Kid's Nighttime Cough

How To Help Soothe A Congested Baby And Kid's Nighttime Cough

Today's Parent

The Back-to-School Hygiene Hacks My Family Swears By

The Back-to-School Hygiene Hacks My Family Swears By

Today's Parent

Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria and ADHD: What Parents Need to Know

Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria and ADHD: What Parents Need to Know

RSD makes rejection feel overwhelming for kids with ADHD. Here’s how to spot it and support them with compassion.

Anne Marie Kirsten

Vaccination Schedules For Kids In Canada

Vaccination Schedules For Kids In Canada

Learn how childhood vaccines in Canada protect your child from serious diseases, what to expect at each age, and how to stay on schedule with confidence.

Aneesa Bhanji

What Happens When Your Kid Doesn't Get Enough Sleep

What Happens When Your Kid Doesn't Get Enough Sleep

As children grow, adequate sleep plays a crucial role in their development, impacting memory, learning, emotional regulation and immune function.

Grace Draznin

How To Get Your Kids Playing Golf

How To Get Your Kids Playing Golf

Experts agree that golf offers unique advantages for kids, from building focus to fostering important life skills.

Courtney Leiva

What To Do When Your Kid Comes Out

What To Do When Your Kid Comes Out

When a child shares their sexual orientation or gender identity, a parent’s reaction is pivotal. Learn how to navigate this vulnerable moment.

Caitlin Severin

6 Ways To Encourage Kids To Be Adventurous Eaters

6 Ways To Encourage Kids To Be Adventurous Eaters

Want to expand your kids’ picky palates? MasterChef Junior winners share their kid-approved tips for encouraging adventurous eating.

Vanessa Grant

Should I Be Worried About My Daughter's Pretend Smartphone?

Should I Be Worried About My Daughter's Pretend Smartphone?

A handmade cardboard smartphone has triggered my anxieties about screen time. Am I being too overprotective of my child’s play?

James Jackson

How Not To Get Sick When Daycare Germs Come Home

How Not To Get Sick When Daycare Germs Come Home

Reduce the chaos and keep your whole family healthier with these expert-backed strategies to minimize the spread of daycare germs at home.

Melissa Boufounos, CHN

Are ASMR Videos The Secret To Calmer Kids?

Are ASMR Videos The Secret To Calmer Kids?

If meditation, soothing baths and quiet time aren’t working, could ASMR videos of soft-spoken content creators help your kids relax?

Courtney Leiva

Why Is My Kid Still Coughing?

Why Is My Kid Still Coughing?

It may be that time of year, but there are a few things you can do to soothe your child’s lingering cough.

Karen Robock

What to Do When Your Toddler Says It Hurts to Pee

What to Do When Your Toddler Says It Hurts to Pee

Amanda Lauren

Allergy Medicine for Kids: What You Need to Know

Allergy Medicine for Kids: What You Need to Know

Read this before you buy allergy medicine for your child. From allergy symptoms through medication side effects, we outline everything you need to know.

Zoe Miller

Is Cough Medicine Bad for Kids?

Is Cough Medicine Bad for Kids?

What you need to know before giving your child cough syrup.

Zoe Miller

Healthier Swaps For Classic Kid Snacks

Healthier Swaps For Classic Kid Snacks

Chips, cheesy crackers sugary cereal and even fruit pouches: There’s a healthier version of all of these snacks. Shop nibbles your kids will love.

Dahlia Rimmon