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Opinion: The COVID-19 vaccine should be mandatory for kids—here’s why

Opinion: The COVID-19 vaccine should be mandatory for kids—here’s why

Anthony Skelton and Lisa Forsberg, The Conversation

The ultimate guide to mosquito bites

The ultimate guide to mosquito bites

It's that time of year again! Here's everything families need to know about dealing with mosquitoes: bites, insect repellent and DEET.

Joelene Huber

15 iconic toys from the '90s

15 iconic toys from the '90s

‘Sup? These relics are all that and a bag of chips. How many of these precious ’90s toys did you have as a kid?

Amy Valm

Why I let my daughter wear booty shorts

Why I let my daughter wear booty shorts

I care about my daughter's behaviour, her sense of confidence, and her belief in her body as her own—not where her shorts fall.

Hilary Achauer

Is COVID more serious in kids today than it was when the pandemic started?

Is COVID more serious in kids today than it was when the pandemic started?

Allan Britnell

Here's when experts say Canadian kids will get the COVID-19 vaccine

Here's when experts say Canadian kids will get the COVID-19 vaccine

Vanessa Milne

How to Tell if Your Kid has Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease

How to Tell if Your Kid has Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease

It’s as common in daycares as fingerpaint. Here are the common symptoms of hand, foot and mouth disease and how to treat it.

Rosemary Counter

Are Time-Outs Toxic?

Are Time-Outs Toxic?

Between time-outs, time-ins or neither, experts disagree on what’s best. If time-outs aren’t working for your family, here’s what to do instead.

David Rettew

Why I Signed My Kid up for Outschool—and How to Get 25% off Classes, Tutoring and Activities

Why I Signed My Kid up for Outschool—and How to Get 25% off Classes, Tutoring and Activities

Outschool offers classes, tutoring and afterschool activities for all ages—see our comprehensive Outschool review.

Christine Persaud

6 filling after-school snacks

6 filling after-school snacks

Making homemade after-school snacks doesn’t have to involve a fancy recipe. Simply combine protein and carbs, along with a fruit or vegetable, and you’re all set.

Ceri Marsh

Everything we know about the national childcare plan

Everything we know about the national childcare plan

Childcare for an average of $10 a day within five years? The budget's big offering is ambitious and essential, say experts. Can they pull it off?

Shannon Proudfoot, Maclean's

"Social malnutrition" is one of the pandemic's major effects on young kids, say Ontario docs

"Social malnutrition" is one of the pandemic's major effects on young kids, say Ontario docs

Allan Britnell

Pandemic Screen time is Off the Charts—But Experts Say Parents Don't Need to Worry

Pandemic Screen time is Off the Charts—But Experts Say Parents Don't Need to Worry

Claire Gagne

Age-By-Age Guide to Feeding Babies, Toddlers and Kids

Age-By-Age Guide to Feeding Babies, Toddlers and Kids

Two Canadian dietitians (and moms!) reveal their top tips, advice and parent hacks for feeding children, from six-month-old babies to six-year-old big kids.

Sarah Remmer and Cara Rosenbloom

30 fun ways to decorate Easter eggs

30 fun ways to decorate Easter eggs

Looking for ideas on how to decorate Easter eggs? We’ve got dozens of eggs-cellent ideas for every skill level.

Mandy Milks and Stephanie Hung

Developmental leaps happen well beyond the baby years—here’s what to expect

Developmental leaps happen well beyond the baby years—here’s what to expect

Some of the toughest phases kids go through result in developmental breakthroughs and new emotional regulation skills.

Claire Gagne

What to do when your kid's best friend is a bad influence

What to do when your kid's best friend is a bad influence

Alicia Cox Thomson

Can you sleep-train a six-year-old?

Can you sleep-train a six-year-old?

Don’t beat yourself up wondering why you didn’t “Ferberize” back when your kid was still a baby—experts say it’s not too late to sleep train your big kid.

Caitlin Crawshaw

Are some kids just night owls?

Are some kids just night owls?

Yup, your child’s internal clock could be keeping them up—but it is possible to help them transform into an early bird.

Caitlin Crawshaw

If your older kid is still having accidents, this treatment could help

If your older kid is still having accidents, this treatment could help

Claire Sibonney