Jill Buchner

On April 8, a total solar eclipse will darken the skies over Canada, the United States and Mexico. Teach your kids all about this rare phenomenon.

Snoring is the most common sign of sleep apnea in kids—a condition that can lead to everything from trouble in school to ADHD-like behaviours.

Is your kid afraid of needles—and it's time for a vaccination? There are specific things parents can do to reduce kids’ distress from an impending needle.

Summertime is about being carefree—but you have to stay smart when kids are on the move outdoors. Here are some risks you may not have considered.

Screens can have some negative effects on kids’ eyes, but there are things you can do to reduce the harm.

Think your child might be addicted to watching YouTube videos or playing video games? It’s possible. Here’s how to spot screen addiction in kids.

Is your child feeling warm? We asked the experts the best way to check for a fever in kids, how to treat it and when it’s time to head to the doctor’s.

Get kids digging in the dirt alongside you to improve their eating habits, give them a mental health boost and reduce their risk for obesity.

A sweet new study shows that even before infants learn to talk, they love heroes who stand up for justice and protect the little guy.

Babies in Canada seriously do cry more than infants around the word. These are some not-so-serious reasons why that might be the case.

If you thought you had to touch a contaminated surface, or be coughed or sneezed on to get the influenza virus, think again.

If you're able to breastfeed your baby, there are all kinds of health advantages you'll pass on. Here are seven benefits you might not have heard of.

A rare condition is sending kids to the hospital with weak or paralyzed limbs. We asked the paediatrician-in-chief at SickKids what you need to know.

Glasses can be a pain for active kids, but contact lenses bring a lot of responsibility. Optometrists explain how to determine what's best for your kid.

You’ve heard that breast is best for baby, but did you know it’s also good for moms? If you’re able to breastfeed, here are some health benefits you'll get.

A new statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics promotes gender-affirmative care, where doctors accept a transgender child and offer support.

An increasing number of kids are struggling with depression, often when they're too young to communicate what they're feeling. Here's what you need to know.

Whether your child is struggling with depression or you want to be proactive before a problem arises, these guidelines can help start the conversation.

Some of the chemicals that are regularly found in kids' foods could be leading to hormone disruption, obesity and problems with development.

Want your kid to be an adventurous eater? Make food an adventure! A study found that teaching kids to use their senses to explore food reduced pickiness.