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Losing the baby weight

Losing the baby weight

Hoping to shed the baby weight quickly? Check out the straight goods on postpartum weight loss here.

Dana Dougherty Reinke

When to consult a genetic counsellor

When to consult a genetic counsellor

Thinking about talking to a genetic counsellor? Here's what to consider.

Camilla Cornell

4 facts about the respiratory virus (update)

4 facts about the respiratory virus (update)

The headline-making respiratory virus (Enterovirus D68) is in Canada. Here's the latest update on what parents need to know.

Lauren Ferranti-Ballem

The facts on recent sugar recommendations

The facts on recent sugar recommendations

The Heart and Stroke Foundation made new sugar recommendations this week, urging consumers to watch what they drink and limit daily calories from added sugars.

Lauren Ferranti-Ballem

Lunchbox makeover: Eat this, not that

Lunchbox makeover: Eat this, not that

Nutritionist Theresa Albert shares tips on navigating the better side of grocery-store aisles and creating more nutritious — but just as yummy — lunches.

Theresa Albert

Antibiotic resistance: What parents need to know

Antibiotic resistance: What parents need to know

Antibiotics are supposed to help kids get better when they’re sick. But over-prescribing is contributing to antimicrobial resistance, a growing global health threat.

Shanda Deziel

What nutrition experts feed their kids

What nutrition experts feed their kids

Ever wonder how to coax your kids into trying new foods? Hint: Brown rice and broccoli are only part of the picture.

Mary Vallis

Kids' health: What's in a label?

Kids' health: What's in a label?

We just love our labels! But psychotherapist Liza Finlay warns parents of the perils of labelling behaviour when it comes to kids health.

Liza Finlay

Advanced maternal age benefits: Older moms live longer?

Advanced maternal age benefits: Older moms live longer?

A new study suggests some advanced maternal age benefits. New moms who have babies when they are older may live longer than younger moms.

Emma Waverman

Preventing and treating common foot woes

Preventing and treating common foot woes

Michelle Villet

Shingles: Parenting through the pain

Shingles: Parenting through the pain

Shingles aren't just those things on your house. Read about one mom's experience of contracting the virus (and parenting through the pain).

Jacqueline Parker-Court

New vaccine requirements for Ontario: What parents need to know

New vaccine requirements for Ontario: What parents need to know

Before your kids start school in Ontario next fall, make sure they’re up to date on these vaccines.

Today's Parent

Should gestational diabetes be treated?

Should gestational diabetes be treated?

Research may settle the question once and for all about whether gestational diabetes should be treated.

Wendy Haaf

Should you go organic?

Should you go organic?

When you're pregnant, you want to keep your body healthy and strong for your baby, but is going organic worth it?

Ellen Desjardins, Public Health Nutritionist, Waterloo Region

Julie Daniluk: Healthy, on-the-go meals kids love

Julie Daniluk: Healthy, on-the-go meals kids love

Julie Daniluk shares her top 10 tips for healthy, on-the-go meals & snacks for families. PLUS recipe & giveaway of her new book, <em>Slimming Meals That Heal</em>.

Julie Daniluk

Meditation: 5 must-haves to help you unwind

Meditation: 5 must-haves to help you unwind

Get grounded with these calming meditation books and apps.

Today's Parent staff

Meditation for moms

Meditation for moms

How a simple, no-cost relaxation practice can bring a little peace to your frazzled family.

Annabel Fitzsimmons

Anne Geddes for meningococcal disease

Anne Geddes for meningococcal disease

Famed photographer Anne Geddes focuses her lens on raising awareness of meningococcal disease.

Wendy Haaf

17 books about autism

17 books about autism

In honour of World Autism Awareness Day, we've compiled a list of books that talk about being on the spectrum.

Emily Rivas

Snacks: 10 healthy store-bought options

Snacks: 10 healthy store-bought options

Packaged foods are getting healthier, but you have to know what to look for. Here are healthy snack food ideas from the grocery aisle.

Theresa Albert, DHN, RNCP