kid health

When to worry about your kid's facial and body tics

When to worry about your kid's facial and body tics

It's really common for kids to make repetitive movements and noises—and how you handle them matters. Here's what you need to know about childhood tics.

Alex Mlynek

Confession: My kid hasn't eaten a vegetable in four years

Confession: My kid hasn't eaten a vegetable in four years

We've tried everything, but nothing works. My kid just won't eat vegetables. The struggle isn’t just real—it's should we be concerned about scurvy real.

Kinsey Gidick

Why you shouldn’t panic if your kid won’t eat vegetables

Why you shouldn’t panic if your kid won’t eat vegetables

You don't have to freak out if kale, carrots and even cucumbers are on your kid’s no-eat list. But there are some things you should know.

Cara Rosenbloom

How strep throat can lead to scary OCD symptoms in kids

How strep throat can lead to scary OCD symptoms in kids

In rare cases, a strep infection can cause kids to experience extreme OCD behaviours, a condition called PANDAS syndrome. Many doctors don't know it exists.

Courtney Shea

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

I was a ten-year-old on Weight Watchers and it took decades to shed the pain

I was a ten-year-old on Weight Watchers and it took decades to shed the pain

Long before WW released its controversial Kurbo app, I was the only kid at my meetings—where adults berated themselves for gaining a quarter of a pound.

K. Clifford

Do probiotics for kids actually work?

Do probiotics for kids actually work?

From capsules to powders to drops to yogurt drinks, probiotics for kids are a booming business. Here's the truth behind all the marketing hype.

Kalli Anderson

10 ways to relieve an itchy bug bite

10 ways to relieve an itchy bug bite

Mosquitoes, hornets and black flies are, unfortunately, a mainstay of summer. Here’s how to soothe those itchy bug bites naturally.

Today's Parent

Everything you need to know about hearing loss in kids

Everything you need to know about hearing loss in kids

It’s one of the most common congenital disorders, but hearing loss in children can go unnoticed, leaving kids unable to access resources and treatments.

Caroline Starr

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 her 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

This mom says her kid’s food allergy reaction was nothing like she expected

This mom says her kid’s food allergy reaction was nothing like she expected

If you’ve only seen allergic reactions in the movies, you’re probably not picturing it right. This mom shared her daughter's shocking food allergy reaction.

Daniela Sosa Roque

The new teenage dilemma: how to get vaccinated if your anti-vax parents opted out

The new teenage dilemma: how to get vaccinated if your anti-vax parents opted out

Kids of anti-vaxxers are surfacing online, wondering how to get vaccinated without their parents’ consent. In Canada, there are options.

Bonnie Schiedel

What you need to know about your kid's first molars

What you need to know about your kid's first molars

Is your toddler drooling, irritable and gnawing on everything? Get ready for round two of teething; molars may be on their way.

Holly Bennett

We need to stop worrying and just let our kids play

We need to stop worrying and just let our kids play

Kids want to play with real tools, to jump from heights, to make up their own minds about what's dangerous and what's not. So what are we so afraid of?

Stephen Marche

Should my kid take antibiotics for an ear infection?

Should my kid take antibiotics for an ear infection?

Giving your kid antibiotics for every infection can wreak havoc on their gut health. Here's how to decide when antibiotics are the right choice.

Dr. Dina Kulik

My kid keeps getting sick from daycare. Are there any immune boosters for kids?

My kid keeps getting sick from daycare. Are there any immune boosters for kids?

It's inevitable that kids will pick up germs at daycare, but there are some actions you can take to help prevent them from getting sick all the time.

Dr. Dina Kulik

5 most common kid skin rashes and sensitivities (and how to soothe them)

5 most common kid skin rashes and sensitivities (and how to soothe them)

Your kid’s super soft skin is suddenly angry. Here’s our soothing guide to the most common skin sensitivities.

Claire Gagne

Technology before bed: Is your kid losing sleep?

Technology before bed: Is your kid losing sleep?

Studies show that using technology before bed can have a big effect on your tween’s sleep schedule and overall health.

Rosemary Counter

Why your baby's gut bacteria is so important

Why your baby's gut bacteria is so important

Since babies are born with a gut bacteria count of zero, it's crucial to build it up in the first few months and years. Here's how and why to do it.

Nancy Carr

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