Health tips for all ages

Flu Shots

We shed light on some common misconceptions about the flu shot

Survive the Season

Runny noses, constant coughs, sore eyes and miserable tummies: A quick guide to coping with the season's main offenders

What's the Point of Immunizations?

Vaccinating your child is one of the best ways to keep him healthy

Preventable Injuries

The good news about most childhood injuries is that they're highly preventable

Kids and Anxiety

How to anxiety-proof your child — or at least shrink the worry

How to Prevent Minor Health Problems

Simple strategies for keeping your kids healthy all year

Anatomy of a Checkup

A head-to-toe examination of your child's annual visit to the doctor

Peanut Allergies

Protecting anaphylactic kids

Get Healthier Together!

Six ways to max out your family's well-being

Without a Family Doctor

How to cope when a GP isn't close at hand

How to Get Rid of Your Child's Aches and Pains

Quick fixes for a speedy recovery. Plus, share your best tips and remedies

Quiz: How Fit is Your Family?

Get off the couch and answer the folllowing to find out how active you and your family really are

Health Canada officially labels bisphenol A a "danger"

Join the discussion: Are you switching to glass? Tell us what changes you're making

Plastic Rap

A parent's guide to bisphenol A

Organic: A Brand You Can Trust?

How much of it is healthful good sense and what's just hype?

Motion Sickness

Knowing what causes motion sickness helps kids cope

Stop Bugging Me!

Tips for soothing the stings of summer

Step to It: Fit Families

Could you fit a little more fitness into your day? We asked three ordinary Canadian families to take up that challenge — their results will surprise and inspire you

The Kid-friendly Kitchen

Tired of kids underfoot or over-involved — say, reaching for a knife — while you make dinner? We've got tips and tools to keep little hands safe and busy

All about allergies

Allergies are a serious matter, especially if your child is afflicted. We asked experts to throw a little light on the subject