Jill Buchner

A new study says many kids who struggle with reading have underlying hearing problems—even if they've been diagnosed with dyslexia.

New guidelines recommend doctors talk to women about alcohol, cigarette, marijuana and opioid use in pregnancy, and offer harm-reduction strategies.

Research has found that telling your kid he's smart can make him more apt to cheat to live up to the praise. Learn the best way to compliment kids.

Researchers found that people with ADHD are likely to also suffer from sleep problems. Learn how getting their circadian rhythm back on track can help.

Anxiety in children is quite common. These psychologist-recommended strategies can help kids face their anxieties and feel calm and confident.

Forget about reading and writing—today's parents have more serious concerns on their minds as their kids head back to school.

A new study finds that eight in every 1,000 children suffer from fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, and in some countries, the rates are much higher.

Putting your baby on their back can reduce the risk of SIDS, but more than half of parents don't do this every time they put their babies down to sleep.

Health Canada is investigating after multiple parents have come forward alleging that their kids developed chemical burns from Banana Boat sunscreens.

Getting too much sugar during pregnancy could lead to health issues for your baby later in life. Here's the latest research.

A new study finds that taking aspirin can significantly reduce the risk that women with high-risk pregnancies will develop preeclampsia.

If your blinds have cords that are longer than 22 centimetres, they could pose a strangulation risk. Here's what you need to know.

A new study identified three ways to help prevent parents from making mistakes when measuring out their kids' medication. Here's what you need to know.

Thanks to the ingenuity of a fifth-grader, we may soon be able to buy a device that alerts parents and authorities when a child is left in a hot car.

A new report shows that Ontario children and youth are accessing mental health care more than ever, and anxiety is one major reason they need help.

The Canadian Paediatric Society announced new guidelines around screen time for kids. Here's everything you need to know.

In a study of fatal U.S. traffic accidents, a large portion of kids who died were killed by improper use of car seats or by not being buckled up at all.

New guidelines confirm what dietitians have been saying for years: Juice is full of sugar and it’s not a healthy way for kids to hydrate.

When the temperature rises, so does your blood sugar, and that could lead to gestational diabetes when you’re pregnant says a new study.

A new study found that grandparents who take care of kids often aren't up to date on guidelines for how to keep them safe and healthy.