Vanessa Milne

Bribery, bets and smart speaker announcements: The unconventional strategies that work for these families.

Moms may have a bad rap for spreading vaccine misinformation, but a new study says they’re being manipulated by influencers.

Most Canadian kids no longer need to wear masks at school, but many health experts say wearing one is still a good idea. Here’s how to decide.

From wriggling up the door frame to escaping their cribs, the toddler climbing phase is completely normal. Here's how to safely encourage them.

Though VBACs have been on the decline, there's evidence that they can lead to better outcomes for mom and baby. Here's what you need to know.

Whether you're a doomscroller, a comparer or someone who lives for "likes", a social media detox could make you happier this holiday season.

These seven simple changes transformed our mealtimes, and I was relieved to see my picky eater toddler enjoying her food with the rest of the family.

If you have a back-seat screamer who can't stand being in their car seat, troubleshoot with these tips and tricks.

Tired of middle-of-the-night "Should we take them to the ER" debates? Doctors say these are the signs that mean your kid needs medical attention—now.

If you’re counting down the days until it’s safe to sleep train your baby, here’s what the experts say about when you should start.

“Rooming in” with your newborn is supposed to encourage breastfeeding, but it can also jeopardize maternal mental health.

In some provinces, being pregnant may move you closer to the front of the line for a COVID vaccine.

It's no surprise to experts that the coronavirus has mutated, but it's definitely worrisome. Here's what parents need to know about the COVID-19 variants.

We can't guarantee baby will sleep through the night (there's a huge age range for that!), but these nursery tips help set them up for a successful slumber.

Here's the latest research on lulling your baby or toddler to sleep with white noise, pink noise and sound machines.

Many parents and paediatricians swear by it, yet some maternity-ward nurses are telling new moms and dads that swaddling isn't safe to try at home. Why?

A combination of increased costs and empty spots could shutter a significant number of child care facilities barely holding on during the pandemic.

This is how Denmark, Taiwan, Germany and Israel reopened schools during COVID-19, and what happened in the weeks after.

Reading to kids is more than just reading the words on the page. Help your kids learn new vocabulary and develop empathy and self-control with these tips.