Healthy family

Why parents (and schools) shouldn't ban junk food

Why parents (and schools) shouldn't ban junk food

Efforts to ban kids from having junk food could have unintended consequences. Here’s what you need to know about setting limits on chips, pop and candy.

Lindsay Kneteman

I never meant to become a bento-box mom

I never meant to become a bento-box mom

“It started small with reusable snack bags—BPA-free velcro and vinyl pouches in an adorable monster-patterned fabric—to replace the warped leftover sour-cream tubs that used to hold Isaac’s crackers.”

Jennifer Pinarski

So your kid wants to go vegetarian? Read Sarah Elton's book Meatless together

So your kid wants to go vegetarian? Read Sarah Elton's book Meatless together

We talked to food journalist Sarah Elton about vegetarianism, picky eaters and her new book, Meatless: A Fresh Look at What You Eat.

Lauren Ferranti-Ballem

Ask Dr. Dina: What is anaphylaxis?

Ask Dr. Dina: What is anaphylaxis?

Dr. Dina Kulik breaks down what causes anaphylaxis, the different kinds of symptoms and how to treat an allergic reaction.

Dr. Dina Kulik

I’m thinking the unthinkable: It’s time my family cut back on sugar

I’m thinking the unthinkable: It’s time my family cut back on sugar

In my house, sugar is a core staple. But given that every second story on my Facebook feed is about the evils of the sweet stuff, I’m seriously considering giving it all up.

Sheri Segal Glick

Ask Dr. Dina: How do I treat pink eye?

Ask Dr. Dina: How do I treat pink eye?

Is your kid always getting pink eye? Dr. Dina Kulik covers the causes, prevention of spreading and how to treat pink eye.

Dr. Dina Kulik

Ask Dr. Dina: Is chiropractic care safe for kids?

Ask Dr. Dina: Is chiropractic care safe for kids?

Dr. Dina Kulik

5 easy camping food hacks

5 easy camping food hacks

These simple camping food hacks will make campfire cooking much easier.

Today's Parent

4 easy yoga poses to do at home in 15 minutes

4 easy yoga poses to do at home in 15 minutes

Got 15 minutes? These four easy yoga poses to do at home are quick to learn and sure to benefit your mind and body.

Stacy Irvine

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

5 easy ways to be more active

5 easy ways to be more active

Here are some easy ways to get the whole family moving.

Today's Parent

4 tips for better sleep

4 tips for better sleep

Many of us don’t get enough sleep—kids included. Here are four strategies to help your family get more shut-eye.

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

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

Will you be going phone-free on Family Day?

Will you be going phone-free on Family Day?

The #NoPhoneFamilyDay campaign wants parents to dock their devices and spend the day face-to-face as a family.

Lisa Kadane

Why the Heart & Stroke Foundation wants to stop marketing of unhealthy food to kids

Why the Heart & Stroke Foundation wants to stop marketing of unhealthy food to kids

Sheryl Ubelacker, The Canadian Press

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

Whole milk may be a healthier choice for kids than low-fat or skim

Whole milk may be a healthier choice for kids than low-fat or skim

Study finds that kids who drink whole milk are three times less likely to be overweight and have higher vitamin D levels than kids who drink low-fat milk.

The Canadian Press

How to tell if your kid needs stitches

How to tell if your kid needs stitches

Sometimes a cut needs more than a kiss to heal properly. Here are the telltale signs.

Laura Grande