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Kids health

Should my kid take antibiotics for an ear infection?

Should my kid take antibiotics for an ear infection?

Giving your kid antibiotics for every infection can wreak havoc on their gut health. Here's how to decide when antibiotics are the right choice.

Dr. Dina Kulik

My kid keeps getting sick from daycare. Are there any immune boosters for kids?

My kid keeps getting sick from daycare. Are there any immune boosters for kids?

It's inevitable that kids will pick up germs at daycare, but there are some actions you can take to help prevent them from getting sick all the time.

Dr. Dina Kulik

Should I expose my kid to the chicken pox?

Should I expose my kid to the chicken pox?

The chicken pox may seem harmless, but there's good reason to keep your kid protected from the virus and opt for the vaccine. Learn why.

Dr. Dina Kulik

How to choose the right life jacket for kids

How to choose the right life jacket for kids

Shelley Makepeace from the Canadian Red Cross shows you how to pick a life jacket that properly fits your kid.

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Your kid’s diagnosis may be missing something important

Your kid’s diagnosis may be missing something important

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has many co-morbid conditions—when it comes to your child’s diagnosis, it’s important to look at the whole picture

Lisa Kadane

3 surprisingly effective first-aid tricks for kids

3 surprisingly effective first-aid tricks for kids

Booboos are a common occurrence in kids. Here's a few simpler ways to tend to those first-aid needs including a painless way to remove splinters.

Amy Valm

Your Kid’s ADHD Diagnosis Might Be Missing Something Important

Your Kid’s ADHD Diagnosis Might Be Missing Something Important

Many co-morbid conditions go hand-in-hand with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder—it’s important to detect and treat them too

Lisa Kadane

How Much Sleep Do Children Really Need?

How Much Sleep Do Children Really Need?

A sleep researcher explains what the current science says about children and sleep. The answers might surprise you.

Wendy Hall

Ask Dr. Dina: Should I worry about my toddler sharing germs with other kids?

Ask Dr. Dina: Should I worry about my toddler sharing germs with other kids?

Toddlers put everything in their mouths so it’s inevitable that they’ll share some germs. Here’s what you need to know to keep them healthy.

Dr. Dina Kulik

Stuttering: How to support your child

Stuttering: How to support your child

Is it a phase or a disorder? Here’s how to tell the difference and whether your child needs speech therapy.

Erin Pooley

What your kid is really saying when she says "I'm hungry"

What your kid is really saying when she says "I'm hungry"

Kids eat when they’re hungry, bored or just craving something sweet. Teaching them the difference can promote a healthier relationship with food.

Cara Rosenbloom

Type 1 Diabetes in Kids--What Parents Need to Know

Type 1 Diabetes in Kids--What Parents Need to Know

More kids are being diagnosed with juvenile diabetes. Here’s how to manage the disease and keep your kid healthy.

Lindsay Kneteman

6 ways to calm your anxious child

6 ways to calm your anxious child

Anxiety in children is quite common. These psychologist-recommended strategies can help kids face their anxieties and feel calm and confident.

Jill Buchner

Your ultimate guide to the most common kid illnesses

Your ultimate guide to the most common kid illnesses

Is it roseola or fifth disease? This printable chart is your one source for identifying—and beating—the bugs.

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Childhood concussion can lead to alcohol abuse years later

Childhood concussion can lead to alcohol abuse years later

Kids who sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI) are more likely to abuse alcohol as adults - how parents can identify and manage problem drinking in teens

Valerie Howes

5 reasons why every kid should play outside

5 reasons why every kid should play outside

Did you know playing outside can actually make your kid smarter? Here are five unexpected ways outdoor play works wonders on your kid's well-being.

Shanda Deziel

Ask Dr. Dina: Is there a way to prevent ear infections caused by swimming?

Ask Dr. Dina: Is there a way to prevent ear infections caused by swimming?

Ear infections are no fun. Our in-house paediatrician shares tips on how to prevent your kid from getting swimmer's ear this summer.

Dr. Dina Kulik

Dachshund data to help doctors treat kids with rare form of epilepsy

Dachshund data to help doctors treat kids with rare form of epilepsy

Sick Kids researchers, veterinary specialists and dachshund owners work together to tackle a devastating disease.

Valerie Howes

Treats have basically replaced snacks—and that’s really bad for kids

Treats have basically replaced snacks—and that’s really bad for kids

Meant to be a once-in-a-while thing, treats are now ubiquitous in kids' daily lives.

Cara Rosenbloom

7 ways to boost your kid's gut health

7 ways to boost your kid's gut health

Let your kid get dirty—no really, it's good for her to jump in that mud puddle. Here are seven ways you can boost your kid's gut health.

Today's Parent