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10 Things to Teach Your Kids About the Solar Eclipse
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.
4 minutes
Kids health
Your child’s snoring could be a sign of sleep apnea
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.
8 minutes
Kids health
8 science-backed ways to make needles less painful for your kid
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.
3 minutes
Family health
14 surprising summertime dangers
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.
4 minutes
Kids health
6 ways to protect your kids' eyes from screens
Screens can have some negative effects on kids' eyes, but there are things you can do to reduce the harm.
3 minutes
Family health
9 signs of screen addiction in kids
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.
5 minutes
Kids health
Everything You Need to Know About Treating Kids' Fevers
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.
7 minutes
Kids health
5 Reasons Gardening with Kids Gives Them a Healthy Start
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.
3 minutes
Baby development
Adorable study proves babies are born good
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.
2 minutes
Colic
Canadian babies cry more than other babies and we think we know why
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.
2 minutes
Family health
Whoa! Study says it’s way easier to pass on the flu than you thought
If you thought you had to touch a contaminated surface, or be coughed or sneezed on to get the influenza virus, think again.
2 minutes
Breastfeeding
7 surprising reasons breastfeeding is good for babies
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.
4 minutes
Kids health
What we know about the rise of the polio-like condition acute flaccid myelitis
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.
4 minutes
Kids health
When can kids wear contact lenses?
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.
5 minutes
Breastfeeding
7 surprising ways breastfeeding benefits moms' health
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.
3 minutes
Kids health
Transgender kids know their gender and the AAP says doctors should offer care accordingly
A new statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics promotes gender-affirmative care, where doctors accept a transgender child and offer support.
3 minutes
Kids health
Depression is on the rise in kids—but the signs are hard to recognize
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.
15 minutes
Kids health
5 strategies for talking to your child about their mental health
Whether your child is struggling with depression or you want to be proactive before a problem arises, these guidelines can help start the conversation.
2 minutes
Kids health
Some approved food additives are actually dangerous for kids
Some of the chemicals that are regularly found in kids' foods could be leading to hormone disruption, obesity and problems with development.
4 minutes
Kids health
Why you should let your kids play with their food
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.
2 minutes
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