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Stress can have alarming effects on kids

Stress can have alarming effects on kids

Lindsey Tanner, The Associated Press

Ask Dr. Dina: What should I do the first time my child gets a bee sting?

Ask Dr. Dina: What should I do the first time my child gets a bee sting?

It can be scary waiting to see how your child will react to a bee sting. Here's what to watch for when you don't know if they're allergic.

Dr. Dina Kulik

Ask Dr. Dina: Could lake bacteria at the cottage make my kid sick?

Ask Dr. Dina: Could lake bacteria at the cottage make my kid sick?

When it comes to summer fun, the water is a great place to cool off. But what about germs and bacteria in the lake?

Dr. Dina Kulik

Think your kid has a penicillin allergy? A new study says he might not

Think your kid has a penicillin allergy? A new study says he might not

Many kids who are told they have penicillin allergies after developing a rash when they take the drug aren't actually allergic.

Vanessa Milne

Check your window coverings: Health Canada says blinds could be dangerous for kids

Check your window coverings: Health Canada says blinds could be dangerous for kids

If your blinds have cords that are longer than 22 centimetres, they could pose a strangulation risk. Here's what you need to know.

Jill Buchner

Are you making medication errors with your kid? Choosing the right dosing tool can help

Are you making medication errors with your kid? Choosing the right dosing tool can help

A new study identified three ways to help prevent parents from making mistakes when measuring out their kids' medication. Here's what you need to know.

Jill Buchner

Anxiety is sending twice as many kids to the emergency room as it was a decade ago

Anxiety is sending twice as many kids to the emergency room as it was a decade ago

A new report shows that Ontario children and youth are accessing mental health care more than ever, and anxiety is one major reason they need help.

Jill Buchner

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

All that screen time does real-life harm: Here's how much kids should actually be getting

All that screen time does real-life harm: Here's how much kids should actually be getting

The Canadian Paediatric Society announced new guidelines around screen time for kids. Here's everything you need to know.

Jill Buchner

What you need to know when choosing your kid's sunscreen

What you need to know when choosing your kid's sunscreen

Do you want a broad spectrum sunscreen? And what's the difference between mineral and chemical sunscreens? Here's what you need to know.

Today's Parent

Why the practice of mindfulness is so important for children

Why the practice of mindfulness is so important for children

Do you have an anxious child? We spoke with mindfulness expert Trina Markusson about how the practice of mindfulness can help kids cope with stress.

Kelsey Miki

Ask Dr. Dina: How can my kid prevent bedwetting at camp?

Ask Dr. Dina: How can my kid prevent bedwetting at camp?

Is your child scared of wetting the bed at camp this summer? Dr. Dina Kulik suggests strategies to try before he leaves to help prevent bedwetting.

Dr. Dina Kulik

Are you using your car seat properly? 1 in 5 kids killed in car accidents don't have proper restraints

Are you using your car seat properly? 1 in 5 kids killed in car accidents don't have proper restraints

In a study of fatal U.S. traffic accidents, a large portion of kids who died were killed by improper use of car seats or by not being buckled up at all.

Jill Buchner

What you need to know before using essential oils on kids

What you need to know before using essential oils on kids

Essential oils are touted as a healthy, natural home remedy for all kinds of ailments. But extra caution is required if you're using them on kids.

Kristy Woudstra

Think giving your kids juice is better than soda? Think again

Think giving your kids juice is better than soda? Think again

New guidelines confirm what dietitians have been saying for years: Juice is full of sugar and it’s not a healthy way for kids to hydrate.

Jill Buchner

Ask Dr. Dina: Is chiropractic care safe for kids?

Ask Dr. Dina: Is chiropractic care safe for kids?

Dr. Dina Kulik

Why letting kids graze is a recipe for disaster

Why letting kids graze is a recipe for disaster

This kids’ dietitian says unstructured snacking contributes to picky eating, mealtime power struggles and even poor nutrition.

Sarah Remmer

The scary truth about antibiotic overuse in kids

The scary truth about antibiotic overuse in kids

As scientists unlock the connection between antibiotic use in kids and chronic diseases, parents are faced with a tough decision.

Sydney Loney

The best ways to protect your kids from bug bites this summer

The best ways to protect your kids from bug bites this summer

Itchy red bites might seem like an inevitable part of summer, but we’ve got expert tips to share on avoiding insects and soothing bug bites.

Wendy Haaf

Comforting kids with food leads to emotional eating later in life

Comforting kids with food leads to emotional eating later in life

That ice cream or candy you give your kids when they're upset could have some unintended consequences on how they make food choices down the road.

Raina Delisle