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Kids health
Why ibuprofen is better for pain than morphine after your kid’s surgery
A new study says that ibuprofen can relieve pain just as well as morphine for some surgeries. And it doesn’t come with all the risks.
3 minutes
School-age
If your kid is having trouble reading, you should get their hearing tested
A new study says many kids who struggle with reading have underlying hearing problems—even if they've been diagnosed with dyslexia.
2 minutes
Pregnancy health
Your doctor wants to talk to you about substance use in pregnancy
New guidelines recommend doctors talk to women about alcohol, cigarette, marijuana and opioid use in pregnancy, and offer harm-reduction strategies.
3 minutes
Preschool
Why you shouldn’t tell your kid they're smart
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.
2 minutes
Special needs
Could your kid's ADHD be linked to a sleep problem?
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.
3 minutes
Kids health
6 ways to calm your anxious child
Anxiety in children is quite common. These psychologist-recommended strategies can help kids face their anxieties and feel calm and confident.
5 minutes
School-age
The No. 1 back-to-school stress for parents (No, it’s not packing lunches)
Forget about reading and writing—today's parents have more serious concerns on their minds as their kids head back to school.
1 minutes
Pregnancy
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder is way more common than you thought
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.
2 minutes
Baby sleep
Most parents don't do this one thing that will prevent sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
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.
3 minutes
Baby health
Could your baby's sunscreen cause severe burns?
Health Canada is investigating after multiple parents have come forward alleging that their kids developed chemical burns from Banana Boat sunscreens.
2 minutes
Pregnancy health
4 reasons to kick excess sugar from your pregnancy diet
Getting too much sugar during pregnancy could lead to health issues for your baby later in life. Here's the latest research.
2 minutes
Pregnancy health
Aspirin can reduce the chance of preeclampsia in women who are high-risk
A new study finds that taking aspirin can significantly reduce the risk that women with high-risk pregnancies will develop preeclampsia.
2 minutes
Kids health
Check your window coverings: Health Canada says blinds could be dangerous for kids
If your blinds have cords that are longer than 22 centimetres, they could pose a strangulation risk. Here's what you need to know.
2 minutes
Kids health
Are you making medication errors with your kid? Choosing the right dosing tool can help
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.
3 minutes
Trending
This genius 10-year-old has discovered a way to prevent hot car deaths
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.
2 minutes
Kids health
Anxiety is sending twice as many kids to the emergency room as it was a decade ago
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.
3 minutes
Kids health
All that screen time does real-life harm: Here's how much kids should actually be getting
The Canadian Paediatric Society announced new guidelines around screen time for kids. Here's everything you need to know.
5 minutes
Kids health
Are you using your car seat properly? 1 in 5 kids killed in car accidents don't have proper restraints
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.
3 minutes
Kids health
Think giving your kids juice is better than soda? Think again
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.
4 minutes
Pregnancy health
Pregnant in the summer? You're at greater risk for gestational diabetes
When the temperature rises, so does your blood sugar, and that could lead to gestational diabetes when you’re pregnant says a new study.
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