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These sweet puppets help kids mentally prepare for surgery

These sweet puppets help kids mentally prepare for surgery

Medically correct puppets teach and reassure children about major surgeries

Valerie Howes

The fight against concussions

The fight against concussions

Former NHLer Eric Lindros is on a mission to keep his kids—and yours—safe from concussions.

Sydney Loney

Inflammatory bowel disease is becoming more common in kids

Inflammatory bowel disease is becoming more common in kids

A new study shows that Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are on the rise in toddlers, and Canadian children are some of the most at risk.

Vanessa Milne

How To Talk About Mental Health With Your Kids

How To Talk About Mental Health With Your Kids

It can be difficult to talk to kids about depression, anxiety and mental illness. But starting the conversation early can give kids a healthy head start.

Daniela Payne

Getting the flu shot cuts your kid’s risk of dying of influenza in half

Getting the flu shot cuts your kid’s risk of dying of influenza in half

A new study shows that kids who get vaccinated with the flu shot are way less likely to die of the flu, whether they're predisposed to complications or not.

Jill Buchner

Physical activity can prevent depression in kids

Physical activity can prevent depression in kids

A study found that getting physically active on a regular basis can ward off future symptoms of depression in kids and adolescents.

Jill Buchner

Gun accidents and shootings hurt a kid almost every day in Ontario

Gun accidents and shootings hurt a kid almost every day in Ontario

A new study reveals that firearms are putting many kids at risk, and Canadian guidelines suggest parents can do a lot to help with gun safety.

Sheryl Ubelacker, The Canadian Press

Why advanced maternal age could make you a better mom

Why advanced maternal age could make you a better mom

Women who wait until later in life to get pregnant are likely to have kids with fewer emotional and behavioural problems.

Jill Buchner

7 things parents need to know about mumps in children

7 things parents need to know about mumps in children

Facts on the virus, vaccines and what symptoms to look out for.

Claire Gagne

5 most common kid skin rashes and sensitivities (and how to soothe them)

5 most common kid skin rashes and sensitivities (and how to soothe them)

Your kid’s super soft skin is suddenly angry. Here’s our soothing guide to the most common skin sensitivities.

Claire Gagne

Ask Dr. Dina: When Should I Take my Child to the ER?

Ask Dr. Dina: When Should I Take my Child to the ER?

Should you take your kid to the ER? Or would it be better to stay home? Dr. Dina Kulik outlines the best way to respond to a serious health concern.

Dr. Dina Kulik

6 signs your kid may not need a sick day

6 signs your kid may not need a sick day

Here's what you need to know before you let her stay home.

Lauren Ferranti-Ballem

The ultimate guide to pink eye

The ultimate guide to pink eye

Is it conjunctivitis? Here's everything you need to know about pink eye, including its symptoms and how to treat it.

Jessica Albotra

How to get rid of super lice

How to get rid of super lice

The new generation of super lice are much harder to kill. But there's hope! Here's how to get rid of those creepy critters.

Sydney Loney

Should you freak out about Nutella?

Should you freak out about Nutella?

The chocolate spread known around the world has been linked to cancer, but here’s why you shouldn’t worry about your kids eating Nutella.

Lauren Ferranti-Ballem

How to teach your child to blow her nose

How to teach your child to blow her nose

Some kids can find nose-blowing difficult. How can you help your little one master the skill?

Today's Parent

Ask Dr. Dina: What causes a fever and how can I treat it?

Ask Dr. Dina: What causes a fever and how can I treat it?

Flushed cheeks, hot forehead, shivers—your kid has a fever. Now what? Dr. Dina Kulik has all the answers.

Dr. Dina Kulik

Forget everything you’ve heard about peanut allergies. Here are the new guidelines for parents

Forget everything you’ve heard about peanut allergies. Here are the new guidelines for parents

Research shows that early exposure to peanut-based foods can dramatically lower a baby’s chances of developing a dangerous peanut allergy.

Lauran Neergaard, The Associated Press

Why energy drinks and sports drinks are dangerous for kids

Why energy drinks and sports drinks are dangerous for kids

Sports drinks and energy drinks are totally unnecessary for kids, plus they come with added health risks from extra sugar and caffeine.

Jill Buchner

Ultimate guide to kids' burns: Types and treatment

Ultimate guide to kids' burns: Types and treatment

At some point or another, your kid will likely get a burn. Which are OK to treat at home? Cover the burn or let it breathe? We sort through this hot topic.

Jaclyn Law