Media accounts of abductions and accidental child deaths can be alarming. Fortunately, statistics remind us of all those who make it home safe and sound.

Understanding the stats behind your kid's safety

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Kids

Everything you need to know about kids and toddlers, including behaviour and development, sleep, potty training, preschool, and how to handle picky eaters.

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A new report from the World Health Organization says that the obesity rates in Canadian children have more than tripled in the past four decades.

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Understanding the stats behind your kid's safety

Obese kids will soon outnumber underweight kids in the world