Family health

Your guide to keeping your kid's hands clean

Your guide to keeping your kid's hands clean

Which soap is best? Is hand sanitizer better? Here's everything you need to know about keeping your kids' hands germ-free during the coronavirus pandemic.

Brianna Bell

Does my child have ringworm?

Does my child have ringworm?

A suspicious-looking rash is always worrisome. If it's circular and itchy, it might be ringworm. Here's how to spot, and what to do about ringworm in kids.

Brett Tryon

Can a sea moss supplement help you get pregnant?

Can a sea moss supplement help you get pregnant?

With so many trends in fertility, it can be difficult to separate fact from wishful thinking. Here’s what you need to know about sea moss and fertility.

Bonnie Schiedel

8 things to love about being pregnant

8 things to love about being pregnant

From finally reaching your #hairgoals to being able to blame every mistake on pregnancy brain, there are plenty of things to love about being pregnant.

Maria Lianos-Carbone

Turns out 37C isn’t normal body temperature after all

Turns out 37C isn’t normal body temperature after all

The normal body temperature is actually lower than we think. So what does this mean for how we manage and treat kids' fevers?

Wendy Glauser

Why is anemia in babies and children such a big deal?

Why is anemia in babies and children such a big deal?

Find out what causes anemia in children and babies, what the symptoms are, how it relates to iron deficiency and how to treat it.

Bonnie Schiedel

How to deal with nosebleeds in kids

How to deal with nosebleeds in kids

They don’t look pretty, but nosebleeds in kids are usually nothing to worry about. Here’s how to handle them—and how to prevent them in the first place.

Heather Jones

FYI, Ontario parents: Your red and white OHIP card soon won't work anymore

FYI, Ontario parents: Your red and white OHIP card soon won't work anymore

If you're one of the Ontarians who refuses to give up your old red and white OHIP card in favour of one of the new green ones? Your time is up.

Today's Parent

If your kid suddenly starts limping this could be why

If your kid suddenly starts limping this could be why

Transient synovitis is a common cause of hip pain and limping in little kids. Find out more about what causes this condition and how to treat it.

Kate Daley

Everything You Need to Know About Treating Kids' Fevers

Everything You Need to Know About Treating Kids' Fevers

Is your child feeling warm? We asked the experts the best way to check for a fever in kids, how to treat it and when it’s time to head to the doctor’s.

Jill Buchner

6 easy yoga poses for kids

6 easy yoga poses for kids

Whether it's a frog or a camel, here are some fun animal-themed yoga poses for kids.

Jessica Spera

4 Ways to Get the Flu Virus Out of Your House

4 Ways to Get the Flu Virus Out of Your House

All that’s required is a change of mindset: You have to see your home like a hospital. Then, just follow a few relatively easy steps.

Jason Tetro

Why I let my son visit his dad in jail

Why I let my son visit his dad in jail

Despite my determination to never put my children through the anxiety of a jailhouse visit, when my son asked to see his dad, I couldn’t say no.

Judith Hahne

Why is suicidal behaviour increasing among elementary school children?

Why is suicidal behaviour increasing among elementary school children?

Suicide in kids: New research shows that the number of children who have gone to the ER for suicidal behaviour has doubled in less than a decade.

Raina Delisle

Addiction was ripping my family apart and the stigma we faced only made it worse

Addiction was ripping my family apart and the stigma we faced only made it worse

Inside our renovated semi-detached home on a tree-lined street in Toronto, our lives were being ripped apart by mental health issues and addiction.

Chatelaine

Sunscreen for Kids: Everything You Need to Know

Sunscreen for Kids: Everything You Need to Know

With so many different types of sunscreen for kids out there, it can be hard to know what to buy and when to apply. See what an expert had to say!

Bryce Gruber

What should you pack in your family first-aid kit?

What should you pack in your family first-aid kit?

Summer is here! That means fun in the sun, but also scrapes, bruises and bug bites. Here's what you should be packing in your family first-aid kit.

Today's Parent

10 ways to raise a good eater

10 ways to raise a good eater

Your kids want dessert and candy. You want protein and vegetables. Bring them over to your side with a proactive approach to healthy eating.

Chelsea Dolan

Common Causes For Stomach Pain In Children And When To Worry

Common Causes For Stomach Pain In Children And When To Worry

Your kid says their tummy aches, but you’re not sure what’s wrong. Here are a few common causes of stomach pain in children, and symptoms to look out for.

Wendy Haaf

A registered dietitian on the healthiest items to order at Tim Hortons

A registered dietitian on the healthiest items to order at Tim Hortons

Hungry brood? Skip bacon, add extra tomato or swap processed cheese for cheddar at the drive through to create Tim Hortons' healthiest menu options.

Cara Rosenbloom