Family health

Print this! Healthy store-bought snacks shopping list

Print this! Healthy store-bought snacks shopping list

A printable list of 18 healthy store-bought snacks to make shopping easy!

Aileen Brabazon

Childhood concussion can lead to alcohol abuse years later

Childhood concussion can lead to alcohol abuse years later

Kids who sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI) are more likely to abuse alcohol as adults - how parents can identify and manage problem drinking in teens

Valerie Howes

Ask Dr. Dina: Is there a way to prevent ear infections caused by swimming?

Ask Dr. Dina: Is there a way to prevent ear infections caused by swimming?

Ear infections are no fun. Our in-house paediatrician shares tips on how to prevent your kid from getting swimmer's ear this summer.

Dr. Dina Kulik

Stress can have alarming effects on kids

Stress can have alarming effects on kids

Lindsey Tanner, The Associated Press

Ask Dr. Dina: Could lake bacteria at the cottage make my kid sick?

Ask Dr. Dina: Could lake bacteria at the cottage make my kid sick?

When it comes to summer fun, the water is a great place to cool off. But what about germs and bacteria in the lake?

Dr. Dina Kulik

Fake baby products are everywhere—here's how to spot the difference

Fake baby products are everywhere—here's how to spot the difference

Counterfeit strollers, car seats, carriers and more put your child in serious danger—and the problem is widespread. Here’s how to avoid buying a fake.

Claire Gagne

The day I realized I needed to shower my girls with magic

The day I realized I needed to shower my girls with magic

Both my daughters have severe diseases. But that doesn't mean their childhood is ending.

Nancy Netherland

The fight against concussions

The fight against concussions

Former NHLer Eric Lindros is on a mission to keep his kids—and yours—safe from concussions.

Sydney Loney

EpiPen and EpiPen Jr. subject to recall because of possible defective part

EpiPen and EpiPen Jr. subject to recall because of possible defective part

Pfizer Canada has issued a recall on one lot of EpiPen and one lot of EpiPen Jr. auto-injectors that may contain a faulty part.

The Canadian Press

Product of the Year Canada awards 2017: Family-friendly picks

Product of the Year Canada awards 2017: Family-friendly picks

The results are in for the 2017 Product of the Year Canada awards. We’ve rounded up our favourite family-friendly picks from this year’s winners.

Today's Parent

7 things parents need to know about mumps in children

7 things parents need to know about mumps in children

Facts on the virus, vaccines and what symptoms to look out for.

Claire Gagne

Why you need to talk to your kids about media right now

Why you need to talk to your kids about media right now

A new study shows kids are interested in following the news—but can't always tell real from the fake. The good news? Parents can help.

Chad Sapieha

5 easy healthy eating fixes

5 easy healthy eating fixes

Healthy eating is a challenge for a lot of families, but we have five simple tips that can make a big difference.

Today's Parent

6 signs your kid may not need a sick day

6 signs your kid may not need a sick day

Here's what you need to know before you let her stay home.

Lauren Ferranti-Ballem

How to teach your kid to call 911

How to teach your kid to call 911

Kristen Thompson

5 routines of healthy families

5 routines of healthy families

Small daily routines can have a big impact on your kids’ health and wellbeing. Here are five simple things you can start doing today.

Today's Parent

Should you freak out about Nutella?

Should you freak out about Nutella?

The chocolate spread known around the world has been linked to cancer, but here’s why you shouldn’t worry about your kids eating Nutella.

Lauren Ferranti-Ballem

No, your baby shouldn’t be vegan or gluten-free

No, your baby shouldn’t be vegan or gluten-free

Many parents are putting their babies on gluten-free, vegan and raw diets. Here is why health fads aren’t good for your baby.

Aaron Hutchins, Maclean's

Ask Dr. Dina: What causes a fever and how can I treat it?

Ask Dr. Dina: What causes a fever and how can I treat it?

Flushed cheeks, hot forehead, shivers—your kid has a fever. Now what? Dr. Dina Kulik has all the answers.

Dr. Dina Kulik

Review: 5 things I like about Parent’s Choice Organic Baby Food Purée

Today's Parent Approved

Review: 5 things I like about Parent’s Choice Organic Baby Food Purée

Monica Cheung