Kids health

Type 1 Diabetes in Kids--What Parents Need to Know

Type 1 Diabetes in Kids--What Parents Need to Know

More kids are being diagnosed with juvenile diabetes. Here’s how to manage the disease and keep your kid healthy.

Lindsay Kneteman

Your ultimate guide to the most common kid illnesses

Your ultimate guide to the most common kid illnesses

Is it roseola or fifth disease? This printable chart is your one source for identifying—and beating—the bugs.

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Everything you need to know about bug spray ingredients

Everything you need to know about bug spray ingredients

Overwhelmed with the task of choosing a bug spray? We've narrowed down your options for avoiding pesky insects and bug bites.

Wing Sze Tang

7 ways to boost your kid's gut health

7 ways to boost your kid's gut health

Let your kid get dirty—no really, it's good for her to jump in that mud puddle. Here are seven ways you can boost your kid's gut health.

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An online doctor service saved me a trip to the ER with my kid: Here’s why you should try it

An online doctor service saved me a trip to the ER with my kid: Here’s why you should try it

Getting a digital doctor’s appointment for your kid can be a lifesaver for a busy parent. Here’s what to expect when you get health care online.

Jessica Leeder

Ask Dr. Dina: What should I do the first time my child gets a bee sting?

Ask Dr. Dina: What should I do the first time my child gets a bee sting?

It can be scary waiting to see how your child will react to a bee sting. Here's what to watch for when you don't know if they're allergic.

Dr. Dina Kulik

Ask Dr. Dina: Could lake bacteria at the cottage make my kid sick?

Ask Dr. Dina: Could lake bacteria at the cottage make my kid sick?

When it comes to summer fun, the water is a great place to cool off. But what about germs and bacteria in the lake?

Dr. Dina Kulik

5 food traps you’re falling into with your kids

5 food traps you’re falling into with your kids

Too much of this, too little of that—we’ve rounded up the most common nutritional dilemmas parents face every day.

Joelene Huber

RECALL: Ultima Foods recalls iögo yogurt products

RECALL: Ultima Foods recalls iögo yogurt products

Ultima Foods has recalled iögo yogurt products due to the potential presence of pieces of plastic.

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How to keep your kid hydrated this summer

How to keep your kid hydrated this summer

Dehydration can put a damper on hot summer days. Here’s how to recognize the signs of dehydration in kids.

Claire Gagne

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

What you need to know before using essential oils on kids

What you need to know before using essential oils on kids

Essential oils are touted as a healthy, natural home remedy for all kinds of ailments. But extra caution is required if you're using them on kids.

Kristy Woudstra

10 cool fidget toys for kids

10 cool fidget toys for kids

Fidget toys are the latest craze and they're taking the toy world by storm! From spinners to squish toys, we’ve got your kid covered.

Jessica Spera

Sensory-friendly fun for Autism Month

Sensory-friendly fun for Autism Month

These sensory-friendly events and activities make family outings more fun and inclusive for kids with autism.

Valerie Howes

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

Fast fever facts

Fast fever facts

Your little one has a fever and you need to act. Get the facts on how to treat it, how not to treat it, which medications to choose and when to worry.

Lauren Ferranti-Ballem

First-Aid Kit Essentials for Family Travel

First-Aid Kit Essentials for Family Travel

Whether you’re camping close to home or travelling abroad, these 12 essentials may come in handy for minor aches and pains.

Sydney Loney

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.

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