Kids health

5 fun games to play at the park

5 fun games to play at the park

Try out these fun and active park games the next time you head out with the kids!

Today's Parent

The World Health Organization plans to classify video game addiction as a disease

The World Health Organization plans to classify video game addiction as a disease

A recent study found that one in five boys has “problematic symptoms” linked to gaming. And experts are calling it a growing problem.

Michael Oliveira, The Canadian Press

Are virtual reality games safe for kids?

Are virtual reality games safe for kids?

A groundbreaking new study looks into the benefits and pitfalls of virtual reality on young kids' minds. Here's what parents need to know.

Chad Sapieha

Do kids really get growing pains?

Do kids really get growing pains?

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.

Dr. Dina Kulik

Why some kids hate the bath and what to do about it

Why some kids hate the bath and what to do about it

It may just be a phase, or it could be a sensory issue. Either way, if your kid hates baths, here are the most common reasons why—and how to deal.

Johannah Haney

Is it possible for a child to grow too fast?

Is it possible for a child to grow too fast?

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.

Dr. Dina Kulik

RECALL: Loblaws pre-packaged cooked shrimp

RECALL: Loblaws pre-packaged cooked shrimp

Loblaw Companies Limited is recalling pre-packaged cooked shrimp after discovering the potential presence of harmful bacteria.

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The Difficult Decision to Medicate ADHD or Not

The Difficult Decision to Medicate ADHD or Not

As big decisions go, how to treat a child diagnosed with ADHD is an exceptionally hard one. And many parents agonize over whether to medicate or not.

Leah McLaren

RECALL: Ventolin Diskus inhalers

RECALL: Ventolin Diskus inhalers

Health Canada and GlaxoSmithKline Inc. are voluntarily recalling Ventolin Diskus inhalers for not delivering an accurate dose of medication.

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Your kids are surrounded by junk food. So what's a parent to do?

Your kids are surrounded by junk food. So what's a parent to do?

Feel like there are unhealthy options everywhere you turn? Our food environments are changing for the worse, and hurting kids’ health.

Sarah Elton

RECALL: Paldo brand seaweed snacks

Health Canada has recalled a number of Paldo brand seaweed snacks due to the presence of peanut.

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RECALL: Rock Solo Karaoke Microphone & Speaker

RECALL: Rock Solo Karaoke Microphone & Speaker

Wal-Mart Canada Corp. recalls 70,000 Rock Solo karaoke microphones and speakers due to dangerous overheating.

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10 Hacks to Make Puke Cleanup Easier to Stomach

10 Hacks to Make Puke Cleanup Easier to Stomach

There’s nothing grosser than cleaning up your kid’s vomit, but prep yourself with these hacks to make the task a little less disgusting.

Katie Dupuis

What I learned about US healthcare when my kid was injured abroad

What I learned about US healthcare when my kid was injured abroad

When my daughter fell out of a bunkbed while we were in Germany, the stay in the hospital came with some surprises—and a few lessons.

Sarah Garone

Everything You Need to Know About Eczema

Everything You Need to Know About Eczema

Eczema can equal misery for kids, especially babies. Here’s how to get these frustrating flare-ups under control quickly.

Wendy Haaf

RECALL: Walmart’s Parent's Choice Wooden Blocks

RECALL: Walmart’s Parent's Choice Wooden Blocks

Walmart has recalled their Parent’s Choice brand of wooden blocks because of the high levels of barium found in the plastic coating of the storage bag.

Today's Parent

There's an EpiPen shortage in Canada

There's an EpiPen shortage in Canada

There's currently a shortage of EpiPens, the life-saving epinephrine auto-injectors needed by people who suffer from severe allergies.

Jill Buchner

The critical window for preventing obesity is earlier than you think

The critical window for preventing obesity is earlier than you think

A new study says your best bet for preventing obesity for your child is to ensure they maintain a healthy weight even before age six.

Liz Krieger

Sorry, parents, Apple can’t keep kids from getting addicted to phones

Sorry, parents, Apple can’t keep kids from getting addicted to phones

There's no easy fix to our addiction to phones, tech experts warn. It still remains up to parents to monitor screen time.

Michael Oliveira, The Canadian Press

This product could be a life saver for kids with a peanut allergy

This product could be a life saver for kids with a peanut allergy

The Nima Peanut Sensor, which launched this week at CES, helps parents make sure kids with a peanut allergy can have a safe meal.

Kim Shiffman