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Kids health

Is Fluoride Affecting Kids' IQs?

Is Fluoride Affecting Kids' IQs?

What you need to know about this tooth-strengthening mineral.

Lauren Finney Harden

Should You Be Concerned About Food Dyes?

Should You Be Concerned About Food Dyes?

Fun-coloured food can be safely consumed, but there are a couple things you should keep in mind.

Amanda Lauren

Anxious Kids? Pandemic Lockdowns Could be to Blame

Anxious Kids? Pandemic Lockdowns Could be to Blame

A new study reveals how the pandemic affected kids and how parents can help.

Fiona Tapp

Vitamins and Minerals: Their Role and How to Get Your Child to Consume More of Them

Baby development

Vitamins and Minerals: Their Role and How to Get Your Child to Consume More of Them

Learn the significance behind the phrase kids often hate to hear: “eat your greens.”

Grace Draznin

How Nutritious is Kid Cuisine? Experts Weigh In

How Nutritious is Kid Cuisine? Experts Weigh In

Delicious yes, but how nutritious is Kid Cuisine? Here’s everything you need to know.

Courtney Leiva

Kids Life Jackets: Ensuring Safety in and Around Water

Kids Life Jackets: Ensuring Safety in and Around Water

Everything parents need to know to keep their kids afloat and worries at bay.

Courtney Leiva

Are Electric Scooters Safe for Kids?

Are Electric Scooters Safe for Kids?

E-scooter-related ER visits are on the rise. Here’s what you need to know.

Sanam Islam

5 Ways iPad Features Make Parents’ Lives Easier in 2024

5 Ways iPad Features Make Parents’ Lives Easier in 2024

Setting up an ipad for kids is simpler than ever—while keeping parents in the driver’s seat.

Vanessa Grant

To Help My Anxious Kid I Sent Him To The Store

To Help My Anxious Kid I Sent Him To The Store

Encouraging independence in my tween is just as scary for me as it is for him.

Ashley Jonkman

What New Parents Need to Know about Chickenpox

What New Parents Need to Know about Chickenpox

Learn how to both treat and prevent this itchy issue.

Risa Kerslake

Healthy Sports Snacks For Kids

Healthy Sports Snacks For Kids

A registered dietitian shares the best snacks for active kids.

Noelle Martin, MScFN, RD

Concussion Protocols for Kids are Changing: Here's What You Need to Know

Concussion Protocols for Kids are Changing: Here's What You Need to Know

Gone are the days when parents were advised to keep kids with concussions in dark rooms for days on end with zero stimulation.

Sarah Moore

5 Ways Virtual Health Care Can Make Your Summer Peaceful and Carefree

5 Ways Virtual Health Care Can Make Your Summer Peaceful and Carefree

Today's Parent

The Best Kids Protein Powders in Canada

The Best Kids Protein Powders in Canada

Tasty, kid-friendly and easy-to-use protein powders you can buy online.

Courtney Leiva

The Best Bedtime Snacks for Kids

The Best Bedtime Snacks for Kids

Courtney Leiva

Are Plastic Water Bottles Safe For Kids?

Are Plastic Water Bottles Safe For Kids?

What you need to know about plastic water bottles so your family can stay hydrated and healthy.

Grace Draznin

Families of Neurodivergent Kids Could Be Eligible For Thousands In Tax Credits

Families of Neurodivergent Kids Could Be Eligible For Thousands In Tax Credits

What you need to know about Canadian disability tax credits and benefits and how to apply.

Brianna Bell

Plastic Baggies May Contain Dangerous Forever Chemicals

Plastic Baggies May Contain Dangerous Forever Chemicals

Courtney Leiva

Understanding the Symptoms of Kawasaki Disease in Children

Understanding the Symptoms of Kawasaki Disease in Children

Kawasaki disease can cause problems with the blood vessels and the coronary arteries. Here are the symptoms to watch out for.

Risa Kerslake

What is Kawasaki Disease and Its Symptoms in Children?

What is Kawasaki Disease and Its Symptoms in Children?

Kawasaki disease causes a high fever and rash in young children. Here's what you need to know about this rare, but serious childhood illness.

Risa Kerslake