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7 Steps to Help Your Kid Get More Sleep

7 Steps to Help Your Kid Get More Sleep

Worried that your kid isn’t getting enough zzzs? Here’s how to make sure they’re waking up refreshed and ready to tackle the day.

Claire Gagne

Cannabis candies are landing kids in the ER

Cannabis candies are landing kids in the ER

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My daughter hates her flabby arms—and she’s only five

My daughter hates her flabby arms—and she’s only five

I never thought I’d need to have the body image talk with my daughter so soon

Halina Newberry Grant

Your kids NEED to play—here's why

Your kids NEED to play—here's why

Katie Dupuis

Snooze control: An age-by-age guide to naps

Snooze control: An age-by-age guide to naps

Baby fighting naps? When do babies transition to one nap? Read our age-by-age guide to naps.

Teresa Pitman

6 common medication mistakes parents make with kids

6 common medication mistakes parents make with kids

Before giving your kid that dose of antibiotics or cold medicine, make sure you read up on these common medicine mistakes.

Joelene Huber

A parent's guide to virtual doctor appointments (they're here to stay!)

A parent's guide to virtual doctor appointments (they're here to stay!)

Virtual doctor appointments for kids have largely replaced in-person visits—and that might not change, even when COVID-19 is over. Here's how it works.

Mark Witten

7 things to do before your kid's virtual doctor appointment

7 things to do before your kid's virtual doctor appointment

Even when COVID-19 ends, online doctor visits for kids (and adults) might not. But video appointments can be effective— if you follow these best practices.

Mark Witten

EQ vs IQ: Why emotional intelligence will take your kid further in life

EQ vs IQ: Why emotional intelligence will take your kid further in life

Long gone are the days of taking IQ tests. Here's why emotional intelligence is a better predictor of your child’s success.

Lisa Kadane

I dealt with my kid's anxiety by letting her be anxious

I dealt with my kid's anxiety by letting her be anxious

All I wanted to do was fix my kid's problems. But my mom instincts were telling me that by doing so, I might be feeding the anxiety monster.

Tanya Kuzmanovic

Does your kid still wake up in the night? This could be why

Does your kid still wake up in the night? This could be why

Biology, psychology and environment can all influence their patterns— and could be the reason for sleep problems in children.

Adam T. Newton

The COVID-19 pandemic is remapping childhood—and the effects may linger

The COVID-19 pandemic is remapping childhood—and the effects may linger

We don't know what this crisis might mean for kids psychologically and emotionally. Some researchers are trying to look ahead.

Sarmishta Subramanian, Maclean's

How Do I Safely Remove a Splinter?

How Do I Safely Remove a Splinter?

Not sure how to remove your kid’s nasty splinter? Paediatrician Dr. Dina Kulik shares how to safely get rid of slivers and prevent infection.

Dr. Dina Kulik

Why this dietitian says you should serve dessert WITH dinner

Why this dietitian says you should serve dessert WITH dinner

If your kids are obsessed with sweets, the solution may be to serve dessert with dinner.

Cara Rosenbloom

6 Ways to Protect Your Kids' Eyes From Screens

6 Ways to Protect Your Kids' Eyes From Screens

Screens can have some negative effects on kids’ eyes, but there are things you can do to reduce the harm.

Jill Buchner

Why you shouldn’t panic if your kid won’t eat vegetables

Why you shouldn’t panic if your kid won’t eat vegetables

You don't have to freak out if kale, carrots and even cucumbers are on your kid’s no-eat list. But there are some things you should know.

Cara Rosenbloom

How to prepare your kid for the coronavirus nasal test

How to prepare your kid for the coronavirus nasal test

What does it feel like? How long will it take? Will it hurt? How can I get my kid to stay still? Here's how to prepare for the coronavirus test for kids.

Claire Gagne

Kids will need recess more than ever when returning to school post-coronavirus

Kids will need recess more than ever when returning to school post-coronavirus

The pandemic provides an opportunity to rethink how schools support children’s social connections and opportunities for informal play and recreation.

Lauren McNamara, Pasi Sahlberg

Here's what we now know about how coronavirus affects kids

Here's what we now know about how coronavirus affects kids

From COVID toes to Kawasaki-like reactions, here are some common kids coronavirus symptoms and what to do if you think your kid has it.

Wendy Glauser

10 easy ways to add mindfulness to your kid's day

10 easy ways to add mindfulness to your kid's day

From taking in new surroundings to exploring sensory play, adding some mindfulness for kids to your daily routine has never been simpler.

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