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5 things doctors learned in 2021 that parents need to know

5 things doctors learned in 2021 that parents need to know

Michelle Ward

If you're freaked about long COVID in kids, here are the facts

If you're freaked about long COVID in kids, here are the facts

Karolina Corin

10 times you should definitely take your kid to the ER

10 times you should definitely take your kid to the ER

Tired of middle-of-the-night "Should we take them to the ER" debates? Doctors say these are the signs that mean your kid needs medical attention—now.

Vanessa Milne

Here's what we now know about how coronavirus affects kids

Here's what we now know about how coronavirus affects kids

From COVID toes to Kawasaki-like reactions, here are some common kids coronavirus symptoms and what to do if you think your kid has it.

Wendy Glauser

If your kid has a fever, you might want to avoid ibuprofen for now

If your kid has a fever, you might want to avoid ibuprofen for now

Parents are often told to treat a fever with Advil. But with coronavirus starting to circulate in our communities, here's why you may want to choose Tylenol instead.

Claire Gagne

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

School closures, self-isolation and social distancing—what parents need to know

School closures, self-isolation and social distancing—what parents need to know

How do you self-isolate when you have a family?

Vanessa Milne

What to expect if your kid gets coronavirus

What to expect if your kid gets coronavirus

As coronavirus spreads, here's what to expect if your kid gets the virus, and how to protect your family.

Wendy Glauser

What parents need to know as the coronavirus spreads

What parents need to know as the coronavirus spreads

Canadians are now seeing coronavirus spread within our own communities. Here's what this means for you and your family.

Wendy Glauser

Here's how to decide if you should cancel your March Break trip because of coronavirus

Here's how to decide if you should cancel your March Break trip because of coronavirus

Many families are struggling to decide whether to cancel their travel plans amid the spread of COVID-19. Here's what to consider when making your decision.

Vanessa Milne

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

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

Fifth disease: Everything you need to know

Fifth disease: Everything you need to know

Fifth disease is sometimes called “slapped cheek syndrome.” This condition usually looks worse than it is. Here's what to look for and how to treat it.

Wendy Haaf

How serious is the flu in kids, really?

How serious is the flu in kids, really?

Catching the flu could mean just a mild cough and slight fever, but sometimes, flu in kids can be really serious. Here's what you need to know.

Vanessa Milne

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

How to treat a fever

How to treat a fever

You took your little one's temperature and they definitely have a fever. Here’s a step-by-step guide for how to treat it.

Today's Parent

How to take your kid's temperature

How to take your kid's temperature

There are so many ways to take your little one's temperature. We compare each method and show you how to do each to get the most accurate results.

Today's Parent

Common medication mistakes to avoid when your kid has a fever

Common medication mistakes to avoid when your kid has a fever

If you decide to give your feverish kid some medicine to alleviate their discomfort, make sure to avoid these common medication mistakes

Today's Parent

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