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6 kid illnesses that you didn't know you could get as an adult

6 kid illnesses that you didn't know you could get as an adult

Bet you never thought you could get roseola or chicken pox while caring for your sick kid. Here’s what happens when common kid illnesses strike adults.

Linda Formichelli

Can my pet make my baby sick?

Can my pet make my baby sick?

Pets can reduce the risk of allergies and asthma for babies, but can they also pass on diseases? Here are the facts you need to know.

Dr. Dina Kulik

When facts aren't enough: Why some parents are scared of vaccines

When facts aren't enough: Why some parents are scared of vaccines

Infectious disease specialists are struggling to find a way to convince parents vaccines are safe. How can you conquer doubt when data doesn’t do the trick?

Sydney Loney

What toddlers learn from water play

What toddlers learn from water play

It's no secret that toddlers love to play with water. Here's why the lessons learned from water play are worth the mess.

Cathie Kryczka

3 helpful resources for postpartum depression

3 helpful resources for postpartum depression

PPD may seem unbearable, but you're not alone. There are tons of online resources for postpartum depression that provide support to help you through it.

Emily Rivas

Everything you need to know about bug spray ingredients

Everything you need to know about bug spray ingredients

Overwhelmed with the task of choosing a bug spray? We've narrowed down your options for avoiding pesky insects and bug bites.

Wing Sze Tang

Living with diabetes

Living with diabetes

Raise Your Hand For Diabetes

8 ways Canada’s new food guide will change how you feed your kids

8 ways Canada’s new food guide will change how you feed your kids

A focus on meatless meals? No more juice or chocolate milk? An emphasis on mindful eating? We're loving Canada's proposed new food guide!

Cara Rosenbloom

An online doctor service saved me a trip to the ER with my kid: Here’s why you should try it

An online doctor service saved me a trip to the ER with my kid: Here’s why you should try it

Getting a digital doctor’s appointment for your kid can be a lifesaver for a busy parent. Here’s what to expect when you get health care online.

Jessica Leeder

5 food traps you’re falling into with your kids

5 food traps you’re falling into with your kids

Too much of this, too little of that—we’ve rounded up the most common nutritional dilemmas parents face every day.

Joelene Huber

How to keep your kid hydrated this summer

How to keep your kid hydrated this summer

Dehydration can put a damper on hot summer days. Here’s how to recognize the signs of dehydration in kids.

Claire Gagne

Ask Dr. Dina: What is anaphylaxis?

Ask Dr. Dina: What is anaphylaxis?

Dr. Dina Kulik breaks down what causes anaphylaxis, the different kinds of symptoms and how to treat an allergic reaction.

Dr. Dina Kulik

I’m thinking the unthinkable: It’s time my family cut back on sugar

I’m thinking the unthinkable: It’s time my family cut back on sugar

In my house, sugar is a core staple. But given that every second story on my Facebook feed is about the evils of the sweet stuff, I’m seriously considering giving it all up.

Sheri Segal Glick

Ask Dr. Dina: How do I treat pink eye?

Ask Dr. Dina: How do I treat pink eye?

Is your kid always getting pink eye? Dr. Dina Kulik covers the causes, prevention of spreading and how to treat pink eye.

Dr. Dina Kulik

Ask Dr. Dina: What's the best way to avoid bug bites?

Ask Dr. Dina: What's the best way to avoid bug bites?

Worried about those pesky insect bites this summer? Dr. Dina Kulik goes over insect repellent and how to avoid bug bites.

Dr. Dina Kulik

10 best kid-friendly gluten-free foods at Costco

10 best kid-friendly gluten-free foods at Costco

Costco is well known for stocking tasty gluten-free foods at great prices.

Kim Shiffman

Grandparents’ old-school ideas on parenting could be bad for kids

Grandparents’ old-school ideas on parenting could be bad for kids

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.

Jill Buchner

Why we should be encouraging kids to talk about 13 Reasons Why

Why we should be encouraging kids to talk about 13 Reasons Why

Educators are wringing their hands over the wildly popular teen drama, which depicts bullying, sexual assault and suicide.

Rachel Giese

Open letter to parents of a child who is newly diagnosed

Open letter to parents of a child who is newly diagnosed

A roadmap to life after a diagnosis, from a mother who has been there.

Ann Douglas

Whenever I get an acute migraine, my daughter and I switch roles

Whenever I get an acute migraine, my daughter and I switch roles

During my worst migraines, I lose control of my body and my ability to speak; sometimes I pass out briefly. And that’s before the pain even begins.

Eva Wieners