Raina Delisle

Raina Delisle

Raina is an award-winning writer, editor, and digital journalist based in Victoria, British Columbia. She specializes in topics involving health, culture, and the environment. More of her work can be found in publications like HuffPost, The Toronto Star, and The Globe and Mail.

Latest from Raina Delisle

I never buy my kids new clothes—here’s how I pull it off

I never buy my kids new clothes—here’s how I pull it off

Fashion can be fun, but it can also hurt people, animals and the planet. Luckily there’s plenty you can do to reduce your family’s fashion footprint.

Did you know that Canadians are entitled to paid leave after a miscarriage?

Trying to conceive

Did you know that Canadians are entitled to paid leave after a miscarriage?

When New Zealand announced a new pregnancy loss leave, the world celebrated. But did you know Canadians also get benefits and paid leave after miscarriage?

How to tell your child they have autism

How to tell your child they have autism

Pregnancy is the eating disorder trigger that no one ever talks about

Pregnancy health

Pregnancy is the eating disorder trigger that no one ever talks about

The changes that occur during pregnancy and postpartum can make women feel like their bodies are out of control. That's when eating disorders creep in.

Why isn't anyone talking about maternal suicide?

Why isn't anyone talking about maternal suicide?

Untreated mental illness can lead pregnant women and new moms to take their own lives. Shame and stigma sometimes stop them from getting help in time.

Chronic pain in kids is more common than you think

Chronic pain in kids is more common than you think

One in five kids experiences chronic pain. Here's how to know if your kid is suffering and how you can help them feel better.

Why I hate pizza day

Why I hate pizza day

Reporter Raina Delisle says pizza day at your school may be a fundraiser, but it comes with social, environmental and health cost.

9 ways to stop and prevent child bullying

9 ways to stop and prevent child bullying

From acting bored to showing compassion, there are many things kids can do to stop bullying and deal with it in the moment.

Why is suicidal behaviour increasing among elementary school children?

Why is suicidal behaviour increasing among elementary school children?

Suicide in kids: New research shows that the number of children who have gone to the ER for suicidal behaviour has doubled in less than a decade.

Everything you need to know about lactose intolerance

Everything you need to know about lactose intolerance

If your kid starts to feel unwell after drinking milk or devouring ice cream, they may have lactose intolerance. Here are answers to all of your questions.

Everything you need to know about an egg allergy

Everything you need to know about an egg allergy

Egg allergy is one of the most common food allergies in babies and kids, but luckily also the most likely to be outgrown. Everything you need to know.

Everything you need to know about a sesame allergy

Everything you need to know about a sesame allergy

The likelihood of outgrowing a sesame allergy is low and the risk of accidental exposure is high (two seeds can do it!). Here's everything you need to know.

Everything you need to know about a milk allergy

Everything you need to know about a milk allergy

A dairy or cow’s milk allergy is the most common food allergy in childhood, but the good news is that the majority of kids outgrow it.

Everything you need to know about a wheat allergy

Everything you need to know about a wheat allergy

From pizza dough to Play-Doh, wheat can be found in a variety of products for kids. Here, we answer all your questions on how to deal with a wheat allergy.

Letting your baby sleep in the car seat is super risky—here’s why

Letting your baby sleep in the car seat is super risky—here’s why

While a quick nap from point A to B is probably OK, the car seat is definitely not a place babies should regularly be sleeping.

What are the symptoms of a food allergy?

What are the symptoms of a food allergy?

From a few hives to a life-threatening drop in blood pressure, the symptoms of an allergic reaction can range in severity.

This is what it’s like to parent when you're struggling to make ends meet

This is what it’s like to parent when you're struggling to make ends meet

From skipping hot lunches and birthday parties to relying on food banks, the secret struggle of parenting on the poverty line.

Everything you need to know about a peanut allergy

Everything you need to know about a peanut allergy

Peanut is one of the most common and deadliest food allergies, but a promising new treatment may change that. Here, we answer all your questions.

Everything you need to know about a tree nut allergy

Everything you need to know about a tree nut allergy

Tree nut allergy is one of the most dangerous and common food allergies affecting a growing number of kids as parents reach for healthy snacks.

Do you Need a Pelvic Floor Exercise Device?

Do you Need a Pelvic Floor Exercise Device?

Dozens of devices promise to strengthen your pelvic floor—and avoid leaking when you laugh. Here’s what you need to know before buying your vagina a Fitbit.