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Should you be concerned when your child is prescribed opioids?

Should you be concerned when your child is prescribed opioids?

Opioids can seem scary, and no parent wants to expose their kids to risks, but what happens when your kid needs surgery? We asked a paediatrician.

Dr. Dina Kulik

How to make needles hurt less

How to make needles hurt less

Making needles less painful can prevent kids from being scared of getting vaccines. A paediatrician suggests ways to minimize the pain.

Dr. Dina Kulik

Some approved food additives are actually dangerous for kids

Some approved food additives are actually dangerous for kids

Some of the chemicals that are regularly found in kids' foods could be leading to hormone disruption, obesity and problems with development.

Jill Buchner

How to treat earache pain

How to treat earache pain

There are many old wives’ tales about how to help a child with an earache feel better. We asked a paediatrician what really works.

Dr. Dina Kulik

Can screens really cause headaches in kids?

Can screens really cause headaches in kids?

Screen use has been linked to head and neck pain. Here’s how to determine if screens are the problem and ensure safer viewing.

Dr. Dina Kulik

Why does my child's stomach hurt?

Why does my child's stomach hurt?

Stomach pains are one of the most common complaints that bring kids to the emergency room. We asked Dr. Dina Kulik what the most common culprits are.

Dr. Dina Kulik

Why you should let your kids play with their food

Why you should let your kids play with their food

Want your kid to be an adventurous eater? Make food an adventure! A study found that teaching kids to use their senses to explore food reduced pickiness.

Jill Buchner

23 awesome summer hacks

23 awesome summer hacks

From taking the itch out of mosquito bites to making the most awesome sprinkler, these are the summer hacks you need in your life.

Today's Parent

Should I give my child painkillers?

Should I give my child painkillers?

Not sure if a bump, scrape or headache warrants a pain reliever? Here's what a paediatrician says about when it's appropriate to dole out medicine.

Dr. Dina Kulik

How to Raise a Vegetable-Loving Kid

How to Raise a Vegetable-Loving Kid

Getting kids to eat vegetables is a struggle, but it’s not impossible. Starting early and using these strategies can help them develop a taste for veggies.

Cara Rosenbloom

I lost my hair, so other moms might not have to lose their child

I lost my hair, so other moms might not have to lose their child

My daughter hung a sign saying “No crying!” on her hospital room door. I only broke her rule once—just before she passed away from a cancer without a cure.

Carrie Wall

Are academic demands and overscheduling stressing kids out?

Are academic demands and overscheduling stressing kids out?

Despite claims that they’re coddled, today’s kids are taking on more responsibilities and more stress than in the past—and it’s having serious consequences.

Nicole Roder

How I finally got my five-year-old to stop wetting the bed

How I finally got my five-year-old to stop wetting the bed

The solution to my kid wetting the bed cost me $400, but it finally solved the problem like nothing else could. Plus, my kid actually enjoyed it

Rachel Cameron

10 top sunscreens for kids

10 top sunscreens for kids

We spoke to the experts to get advice on choosing the best sunscreens for kids to ensure they're protected from harmful UVB and UVA rays.

Andrea Karr

7 ways to help kids feel comfortable—and safe—at the doctor's office

7 ways to help kids feel comfortable—and safe—at the doctor's office

As your child gets older, you won’t always be in the room at their doctor’s appointments. Here’s how to help your kid navigate solo medical visits.

Amy E. Robertson

When your child’s food allergy leads to anxiety

When your child’s food allergy leads to anxiety

When your child has a food allergy, it can seem like a deadly reaction is waiting at every occasion. And sometimes that anxiety can become just too much.

Kathleen O'Hagan

Common causes of kids' headaches and how to soothe them

Common causes of kids' headaches and how to soothe them

It can be frightening when your child complains of a headache. Here's what to do and when to call the doctor.

Dana Dougherty Reinke

10 Common Rashes On Kids (With Photos): Symptoms And Treatment

10 Common Rashes On Kids (With Photos): Symptoms And Treatment

Notice a rash on your little one? Here’s help figuring out common rashes on kids and what to do about them.

Today's Parent

How to know when your kid is too sick for school

How to know when your kid is too sick for school

Should you send your child to school with a fever or cold? Here are some signs to help you figure out if they're too sick for school.

Jennifer Goldberg

How to get kids to stop biting their nails

How to get kids to stop biting their nails

Some bad habits start early, including nail-biting. Here's how to help your kid cut it out.

Astrid Van Den Broek