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How to treat earache pain

How to treat earache pain

There are many old wives’ tales about how to help a child with an earache feel better. We asked a paediatrician what really works.

Dr. Dina Kulik

Kids review books: Dinosaurs from Head to Tail

Kids review books: Dinosaurs from Head to Tail

"I would have a Stegosaurus as a pet!" Hear the rawr-ing reviews our Professional Book Reviewer's gave Stacey Roderick's Dinosaurs from Head to Tail.

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Can screens really cause headaches in kids?

Can screens really cause headaches in kids?

Screen use has been linked to head and neck pain. Here’s how to determine if screens are the problem and ensure safer viewing.

Dr. Dina Kulik

How to make t-shirt friendship bracelets

How to make t-shirt friendship bracelets

Grab some colourful T-shirts the kids have outgrown and turn them into adorable friendship bracelets.

Alyssa Ashton

Why does my child's stomach hurt?

Why does my child's stomach hurt?

Stomach pains are one of the most common complaints that bring kids to the emergency room. We asked Dr. Dina Kulik what the most common culprits are.

Dr. Dina Kulik

Why you should let your kids play with their food

Why you should let your kids play with their food

Want your kid to be an adventurous eater? Make food an adventure! A study found that teaching kids to use their senses to explore food reduced pickiness.

Jill Buchner

23 awesome summer hacks

23 awesome summer hacks

From taking the itch out of mosquito bites to making the most awesome sprinkler, these are the summer hacks you need in your life.

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11 tips for creating an awesome treasure hunt

11 tips for creating an awesome treasure hunt

Not a Pinterest parent? No problem. Follow these simple steps and make your party a hit!

Susan Goldberg

Should I give my child painkillers?

Should I give my child painkillers?

Not sure if a bump, scrape or headache warrants a pain reliever? Here's what a paediatrician says about when it's appropriate to dole out medicine.

Dr. Dina Kulik

7 free summer activities

7 free summer activities

Keep your kid happy and occupied without spending a dollar with these seven fun, and free, activities!

Bonnie Schiedel

I taught my kid every swear word I know

I taught my kid every swear word I know

By the age of nine, my son had amassed a decent arsenal of swear words—some learned at home, others at school. But I decided to take it up a $*%$^ notch.

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3 ways to get toddlers to keep their hat on

3 ways to get toddlers to keep their hat on

Your toddler needs to wear a hat in the hot summer months. So what do you do if they're just not having it? These tips should help.

Kim Shiffman

11 summer birthday party ideas

Birthday parties

11 summer birthday party ideas

Planning a birthday party for you kid? We've got lots of fun summer birthday party ideas complete with activities and invitations.

Jessica Albotra

How to encourage kids to read

How to encourage kids to read

Not every kid is a bookworm, but there are ways to encourage your child to pick up a book more often. Here's how to help him learn to love books.

Stacy Lee Kong

5 fun and easy games that teach your kids how to swim

5 fun and easy games that teach your kids how to swim

These water-play activities will not only get your kid splashing around—it'll get them falling in love with swimming! So get in your swimsuits!

Gillian Chassels

12 end-of-year teacher gifts (that they actually want!)

12 end-of-year teacher gifts (that they actually want!)

Bid farewell to another school year and say "thank you" with a thoughtful gift your kid's teacher will actually use. Hint: It's not a mug.

Amy Valm

9 best educational websites for kids (that are actually fun, too!)

9 best educational websites for kids (that are actually fun, too!)

Whether your little one is eager for knowledge or needs a bit of help with homework, these educational websites for kids are the perfect go-to for all things learning.

Amy Valm

22 bento boxes that you need in your life

22 bento boxes that you need in your life

From basic to butterflies—these adorable, yet practical, bento boxes will make packing school lunches and snacks a breeze!

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Could vision therapy help your kid with learning challenges?

Could vision therapy help your kid with learning challenges?

Sometimes a kid's trouble with focusing, learning and behaving in class could surprisingly come down to a visual challenge. Vison therapy could help.

Claire Gagne

7 ways to get the most out of your Gro Clock

7 ways to get the most out of your Gro Clock

A Gro Clock is an awesome tool that teaches early-risers to stay in bed a little longer. Here are some tips for using it.

Kim Shiffman