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Kids still can’t see optometrists in Ontario and it’s becoming a problem

Kids still can’t see optometrists in Ontario and it’s becoming a problem

Kim Shiffman

This badass Toronto doctor is getting her own Barbie

This badass Toronto doctor is getting her own Barbie

Doctor and poet Chika Stacy Oriuwa's work on children's mental health and systemic racism makes her the perfect role model for young girls.

Emily McDonald

This doctor is using TikTok to bridge cultural divides

This doctor is using TikTok to bridge cultural divides

Emily McDonald

Relearning how to pee

Relearning how to pee

After having my son, I'd have an accident almost every time I laughed or sneezed. Turns out, my bladder was overextended, just like me.

Shoshana Sperling

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

Midwife, family doctor or obstetrician: What’s the difference?

Midwife, family doctor or obstetrician: What’s the difference?

When it comes to choosing a midwife or other primary care provider for your pregnancy and delivery, it’s both easier and harder than you think.

Andrea Karr

If my kid has a cough or runny nose, what do I do?

If my kid has a cough or runny nose, what do I do?

We spoke to Toronto paediatrician Dina Kulik about how to deal with a sick kid during the coronavirus crisis, and why it's hard to get your kid tested.

Claire Gagne

What you need to know before taking your kid to a chiropractor

What you need to know before taking your kid to a chiropractor

Will it hurt? Is it safe? Can it really help things like colic and ADHD? Here’s what you need to know before you take your baby or kid to a chiropractor.

Jen Cutts

Sorry parents, there’s no nasal flu vaccine in Canada this year

Sorry parents, there’s no nasal flu vaccine in Canada this year

Many parents rely on the nasal flu vaccine because their kids don't like needles, but an ingredient shortage means you’ll need the shot this year.

Calvin Vuong

Badass OB-GYN Dr. Jen Gunter has no time for your pseudoscience nonsense

Badass OB-GYN Dr. Jen Gunter has no time for your pseudoscience nonsense

In an exclusive interview, Winnipeg-born Dr. Jen Gunter opens up about her journey to becoming the most important truth teller in women’s health.

Maureen Halushak

Fevers: What you need to know about febrile seizures

Fevers: What you need to know about febrile seizures

If your feverish kid suddenly experiences a seizure, don't panic. Here's everything you need to know about febrile seizures

Today's Parent

When to go to the doctor for your kid's fever

When to go to the doctor for your kid's fever

As with most illnesses, it's difficult to know when a fever warrants a trip to the doctor's office. Here how to know when to make the call.

Today's Parent

Parents' rights at work: Can your boss say no if you need to take your kid to the doctor?

Parents' rights at work: Can your boss say no if you need to take your kid to the doctor?

If you ask for time off work to take your child to the doctor, is it legal for your boss to say no? We asked a lawyer, and the answer might surprise you.

Richard B. Johnson

Should you be concerned when your child is prescribed opioids?

Should you be concerned when your child is prescribed opioids?

Opioids can seem scary, and no parent wants to expose their kids to risks, but what happens when your kid needs surgery? We asked a paediatrician.

Dr. Dina Kulik

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

How to prepare for your kid's first hospital visit

How to prepare for your kid's first hospital visit

Whether it's a routine procedure or you're gearing up for a more prolonged stay, here's how to make your child's first hospital experience a positive one.

Sydney Loney

Why your pediatrician should be asking your kid about depression

Why your pediatrician should be asking your kid about depression

New guidelines for pediatricians suggest universal mental health screening for kids at age 12. Here's how they can help your kid.

Liz Krieger

Is your pediatrician's waiting room making your child sick?

Is your pediatrician's waiting room making your child sick?

The American Academy of Pediatrics recently released guidelines on illness prevention. Is your child's doctor following them?

Julia Pelly

What Is Pelvic Floor Therapy and What To Expect at Your First Appointment

What Is Pelvic Floor Therapy and What To Expect at Your First Appointment

Peeing when you laugh, sneeze or go for a run? It's normal after a pregnancy—and usually treatable with pelvic floor therapy. Here's how it works.

Amy Lazar Kleiman

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