Claire Gagne

Claire Gagne

Claire is a Toronto-based writer, editor and content creator with a focus on health, parenting, education and personal finance. She is currently the director of special projects at Maclean's magazine.

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Zika virus fact sheet

Zika virus fact sheet

The headlines are scary and new information is spreading as rapidly as the Zika virus seems to be. We've rounded up the latest.

8 things you need to know about the Zika virus

8 things you need to know about the Zika virus

I’m pregnant and went to the Caribbean—should I be freaking out about the Zika virus?

No-nit policy makes no sense

No-nit policy makes no sense

Keep a watchful eye and treat lice as soon as you find it, but don’t force kids to miss school with a no-nit policy.

A new study on drinking during pregnancy draws alarming conclusions

A new study on drinking during pregnancy draws alarming conclusions

Should you worry about that glass of wine? Researchers say that no amount of alcohol during pregnancy is considered safe.

How to take the perfect holiday photos

How to take the perfect holiday photos

Using these pro tips and tricks, you'll learn how to take beautiful holiday photos in a flash.

New study: Look beyond the sleep environment to prevent SIDS

New study: Look beyond the sleep environment to prevent SIDS

Babies should sleep in a crib without pillows, blankets or bumpers, but a new study suggests that this isn’t enough to keep them safe from SIDS.

Study: "Crib bumpers are killing babies"

Study: "Crib bumpers are killing babies"

Along with blankets, pillows and stuffed animals, crib bumpers pose a risk to babies and should not be used.

Dog finds baby delicious, baby doesn't develop asthma. Win!

Dog finds baby delicious, baby doesn't develop asthma. Win!

A new study shows that regular exposure to dogs (or farm animals) is good for kids, as they're less likely to develop asthma.

Coming to terms with my daughter’s learning disability

Coming to terms with my daughter’s learning disability

A few months into grade two, Ann started hating school. Through her tears, she told us that the work was too hard and that she wasn’t good enough.

What’s in your newborn’s gut influences asthma

What’s in your newborn’s gut influences asthma

The results from this study may change the way you clean your house. Researchers have found four baby gut bacteria that protect against asthma.

The latest guidelines on circumcision in Canada

The latest guidelines on circumcision in Canada

The Canadian Paediatric Society releases a new circumcision statement.

How to help your left-handed kid

How to help your left-handed kid

It isn’t easy being left-handed in a right-handed world. Here's how to help.

Toddler time outs: They're not a bad thing

Toddler time outs: They're not a bad thing

New study shows time outs have their place, especially for kids who are, you know, difficult.

The fertility predictor that tells you when you need to start having kids

The fertility predictor that tells you when you need to start having kids

Want to have three kids? Then you need to get pregnant when you're 23. At least, that's what a new fertility predictor says.

Avoidant-Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID): When it’s more than picky eating

Avoidant-Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID): When it’s more than picky eating

Is picky eating a problem in your house? Kids with this eating disorder lose weight and can have nutritional deficiency.

What to do if your child is choking

What to do if your child is choking

It’s one of your worst fears—especially if you don’t know what to do. Here’s what every parent needs to know about choking.

Deer ticks in Canada: Everything you need to know

Deer ticks in Canada: Everything you need to know

Worried about ticks? Don't panic! Here's what you need to know.

Tylenol may reduce testosterone in male babies

Tylenol may reduce testosterone in male babies

Pregnant women should avoid taking the painkiller for prolonged periods, study's authors say.

New law lets Ontario students carry asthma inhalers

New law lets Ontario students carry asthma inhalers

"Ryan's Law" was named for Ryan Gibbons, who died from an asthma attack during recess in 2012. His inhaler was in the school office.

Why I'm excited about the return of the Tanners

Why I'm excited about the return of the Tanners

My daughter's Full House binge got our whole family talking about the Tanners