Kids health

I Love Black History Month, But the Truth Is, It Can Cause Anxiety for Many Black Kids

I Love Black History Month, But the Truth Is, It Can Cause Anxiety for Many Black Kids

Reducing Black History Month celebrations to one month of the year has done a disservice to Black and non-Black students alike.

Kearie Daniel

What New Parents Need to Know about Chickenpox

What New Parents Need to Know about Chickenpox

Learn how to both treat and prevent this itchy issue.

Risa Kerslake

What is Kawasaki Disease and Its Symptoms in Children?

What is Kawasaki Disease and Its Symptoms in Children?

Kawasaki disease causes a high fever and rash in young children. Here's what you need to know about this rare, but serious childhood illness.

Risa Kerslake

When is Constipation an Emergency in Babies and Children?

When is Constipation an Emergency in Babies and Children?

No parent wants to see their kiddo be uncomfortable from constipation. But when is it a sign of something serious—or even an emergency?

Stephanie Anderson Witmer

Can Stress Cause Constipation? Yes, in Both Adults and Children

Can Stress Cause Constipation? Yes, in Both Adults and Children

Could stress be causing your constipation or is it something else? Here's what one expert has to say.

Amanda Lauren

What is Rotavirus: Symptoms, Prevention, and Treatment

What is Rotavirus: Symptoms, Prevention, and Treatment

Rotavirus is a common, but preventable childhood illness that causes diarrhea and vomiting. Learn the signs and how to keep your child healthy.

Risa Kerslake

Does Apple Juice for Constipation Actually Work?

Does Apple Juice for Constipation Actually Work?

Some parents swear by apple juice as a tried-and-true method for getting kids to go. But does it actually work?

Stephanie Anderson Witmer

Does Peanut Butter Cause Constipation? Experts Explain

Does Peanut Butter Cause Constipation? Experts Explain

Feeling constipated? Read this before you grab a spoon or make a peanut butter sandwich.

Amanda Lauren

Is Miralax Safe for Kids?

Is Miralax Safe for Kids?

We explore the pros and cons of Miralax and other remedies, including dietary changes and alternative laxatives with potentially fewer side effects.

Courtney Leiva

How Noise-Induced Hearing Loss Can Impact Children

How Noise-Induced Hearing Loss Can Impact Children

Everything you need to know about risk factors, prevention and what to do if you suspect your child has noise-induced hearing loss.

Lindsay Karp

This secret ingredient can boost your kid's health (and it's not veggies!)

This secret ingredient can boost your kid's health (and it's not veggies!)

Marta Zaraska

7 Healthiest Cereals Your Kids Will Love

7 Healthiest Cereals Your Kids Will Love

A bowl of cereal is fast and easy, but is it nutritious? We've rounded up the most wholesome options to make your mornings better.

Cara Rosenbloom

The bizarre ingredient that could make snack time healthier

The bizarre ingredient that could make snack time healthier

Plus, is making baby food actually worth it and does colic predict later behaviour? Here's a quick roundup of the latest research that matters to parents.

Rebecca Shore Winn

Will monkeypox derail the school year? We asked the experts

Will monkeypox derail the school year? We asked the experts

It shouldn’t keep parents up at night this back-to-school season, but it’s important to know the symptoms of monkeypox in kids and be mindful of the risks.

Delaney Seiferling

What parents should know about OCD in children, from diagnosis to treatment

What parents should know about OCD in children, from diagnosis to treatment

Do you fear your child has obsessive-compulsive disorder? Learn what OCD in kids looks like, how it’s treated and what you can do at home.

Diana Ballon

Baby Talk Sounds the Same Around the World—and 6 Other Studies Worth Your Time

Baby Talk Sounds the Same Around the World—and 6 Other Studies Worth Your Time

We scanned all the research to bring you a quick roundup of the studies that are worthy of a parent’s precious free time.

Lidia Likhodi

Here's what you should know about the COVID vaccine for kids under 5

Here's what you should know about the COVID vaccine for kids under 5

The COVID vaccine for kids under 5 is now approved in Canada. Here's what what parents need to know, including how effective it is and when to get it.

Kate Daley

Getting my kid to sleep took hours until we got an unexpected diagnosis

Getting my kid to sleep took hours until we got an unexpected diagnosis

I thought restless leg syndrome only affected pregnant and old people, but after many tests and doctor visits I learned it was also keeping my kid awake.

Rachel Garlinghouse

I saved a drowning toddler and here’s what I want you to know about pool safety

I saved a drowning toddler and here’s what I want you to know about pool safety

The look of terror on that little boy's face will haunt me forever, but I learned so many surprising things about pool safety. Here's what you need to know.

Krista-Lynn Landolfi

Are gas stoves really that bad for kids?

Are gas stoves really that bad for kids?

Researchers are exploring the possible links between gas stove use and respiratory problems in kids. If recent headlines have you worried, read this first.

Ariel Brewster