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Kids health

Kids

Everything you need to know about kids and toddlers, including behaviour and development, sleep, potty training, preschool, and how to handle picky eaters.

Being short in stature is perfectly normal for some kids. Here's how to know when your kid’s height—or lack there of—is a cause for concern.

Should you worry about your kid's short stature?

How to know when your kid’s height—or lack there of—is normal or a problem.

Should you worry if your kid is short?

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child development

Babies and kids often need a vitamin D supplement—unless they're formula fed. Here's what you need to know about vitamin D for babies and kids.

Here's what you need to know about vitamin d for babies and kids

Many Canadian kids are vitamin D deficient, especially in the winter. Here’s how to properly supplement the sunshine vitamin.

Does your kid need a vitamin D supplement?

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Nutrition

Kids often sit with their knees forward and feet spread to either side, called W sitting. It may look strange, but there's no need to change positions.

W sitting may look unnatural, but it's nothing to worry about

Sitting with your knees forward and feet spread to either side may seem unnatural, but read this before you tell your kid to change positions.

Here’s why we can all relax about ‘W’ sitting

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Toddler health

By this week, your baby’s organs are fully formed. And you might be feeling some growing pains, too…

Your Pregnancy: Week 10—See what your baby is up to this week!

pregnancy symptoms

Everything you need to know about your pregnancy: what to expect week by week, tips for baby names and baby shower planning, pregnancy health, and more.

Pregnancy

Cramps in the shins or knees are sometimes attributed to growing pains. Here’s how to know if growth is causing your kid’s pain.

Do kids really get growing pains?

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Kids always seem to be growing up too fast, but Dr. Dina Kulik explains how to know when those early signs of puberty are actually abnormal.

Is your child starting puberty too early?

Puberty

When kids outgrow their clothes, it can be annoying, but can growing so fast be bad for their health? Dr. Dina Kulik has the answer.

Is it possible for a child to grow too fast?

Sleep

Babies come in all shapes and sizes, so some are bound to be smaller, but there are some things to look out for if your baby’s weight is on the low side.

Should I be worried that my baby is in a low weight percentile?

weight gain

From babbling, crawling, and walking to boosting baby brain power, see what baby milestones to expect in your child’s first year.

Baby

Everything you need to know about your baby, including information on breastfeeding, teething, colic, baby development, food, sleep, and more..

Baby development

"Each time someone comments on my daughter’s size, my heart sinks a little more. I give an empty smile, but inside I’m thinking, How dare you?"

Don’t tell me my baby is fat

An age-by-age guide to your baby's eating habits

What you need to know about baby weight gain

3 signs your baby is going through a growth spurt

Another reason to get that cute puppy: Pets make for healthier babies

5 tips to help your child reach and maintain a healthy weight

baby

Baby health

Scott Feschuk bids farewell to the world of minor hockey: crazy hockey parents, $300 sticks and a locker-room stench worse than a perspiring sasquatch.

Saying goodbye to minor hockey, lunatic parents, and that smell

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What to do—and what not to do—when interacting with your kid’s hockey coach

Concussions: Tackling the hockey problem head-on

Sports

Family

Let us help navigate daily life with your growing family, with everything from kids’ craft and activity ideas to advice on discipline and birthday party inspiration.

Parenting

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Study: Two-minute warnings don't prevent tantrums

5 tips for dealing with toddler frustration 

Help Yourself! 8 tips for teaching kids to be more independent 

Growing

Everything you need to know about growing pains in kids