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Your guide to kids’ summer skin protection

Your guide to kids’ summer skin protection

Claire Gagné

5 parenting tips from a military mom

5 parenting tips from a military mom

Having two young children and a husband in the Canadian Armed Forces can seem overwhelming. This military mom shares her tips on handling the wild ride.

Emily Senger

Fully vaccinated people have gotten the Delta COVID variant. Should we be worried?

Fully vaccinated people have gotten the Delta COVID variant. Should we be worried?

Patricia Treble, Maclean's

How to stop your kid from obsessing over dessert

How to stop your kid from obsessing over dessert

If you’re constantly dealing with requests for sweet treats, it’s time to reframe the discussion around dessert. A registered dietitian explains how.

Cara Rosenbloom

14 surprising summertime dangers

14 surprising summertime dangers

Summertime is about being carefree—but you have to stay smart when kids are on the move outdoors. Here are some risks you may not have considered.

Jill Buchner

When I became a dad, I felt nothing—then I realized it was depression

When I became a dad, I felt nothing—then I realized it was depression

I thought my daughter would bring me joy. When she didn’t, I hated myself for it. Then I realized I was suffering from postpartum depression.

Ross Hunt

8 things you might not know about your vagina

8 things you might not know about your vagina

In "The Vagina Bible," Dr. Jen Gunter separates myths from facts and offers some pretty surprising information about vulvas and vaginas.

Today's Parent

The COVID-19 vaccine for kids 12 to 15: What parents need to know

The COVID-19 vaccine for kids 12 to 15: What parents need to know

Lisa Kadane

Why Do Some Kids Get Motion Sickness—And What Can Parents Do To Prevent It?

Why Do Some Kids Get Motion Sickness—And What Can Parents Do To Prevent It?

Motion sickness symptoms are a common part of parenting for many of us but it doesn’t have to be that way. Here’s how to prevent car sickness.

Terri Coles

What could Ontario’s ‘one-dose summer’ look like?

What could Ontario’s ‘one-dose summer’ look like?

Izzy Docto, Chatelaine

The ultimate guide to mosquito bites

The ultimate guide to mosquito bites

It's that time of year again! Here's everything families need to know about dealing with mosquitoes: bites, insect repellent and DEET.

Joelene Huber

9 questions every parent has about sunscreen and hot weather

9 questions every parent has about sunscreen and hot weather

Are SPF bathing suits worth it? How long does waterproof sunscreen last? We answer these questions and more.

Kristen Thompson

Is the Peloton Tread worth the hype? A mom of two tests it out

Is the Peloton Tread worth the hype? A mom of two tests it out

I've never been into running—in fact, I kind of loathe it. But after a few months, the Tread turned me into a bonafide #PelotonMom.

Sasha Emmons

Why this lactation consultant told a new mom to stop breastfeeding

Why this lactation consultant told a new mom to stop breastfeeding

When the stress and pain of nursing is taking all the joy out of becoming a parent, it may be time to stop breastfeeding.

Carrie Bruno

How To Stop Co-Sleeping: An Age-By-Age Guide

How To Stop Co-Sleeping: An Age-By-Age Guide

No one sets out to co-sleep for life, but how do you break the habit? Experts break down how to quit co-sleeping at every age.

Claire Gagne

4 major health wins we forgot to celebrate over the past year

4 major health wins we forgot to celebrate over the past year

Michelle Ward

Can we hang out with grandparents once they’re vaccinated?

Can we hang out with grandparents once they’re vaccinated?

We’re all counting down the days until we can visit family worry-free, but experts warn it may not be when Grandma and Grandpa get their vaccines.

Erin Pepler

Start baby proofing! These are the 17 worst hazards in the home for kids

Start baby proofing! These are the 17 worst hazards in the home for kids

We talked to the experts to find out the most dangerous items that are commonly found in homes and learned how to fix them to keep kids safe.

Kristy Woudstra

Could your kid have celiac disease?

Could your kid have celiac disease?

Celiac causes all sorts of seemingly random health issues, like diarrhea, irritability, anemia and dental problems. Here's what to do if you suspect it.

Kim Shiffman

Doctors answer 10 big questions about the COVID-19 vaccine

Doctors answer 10 big questions about the COVID-19 vaccine

Five Ontario doctors weigh in on the COVID vaccine's safety, allergies, the timeline for kids, and when we might actually get back to normal life.

Radiyah Chowdhury