Kids health

3 dangerous DIY ingredients you probably didn’t know about

3 dangerous DIY ingredients you probably didn’t know about

Just because it’s homemade doesn’t mean it's safe for little kids.

Vanessa Milne

12 tasty no-bake desserts

12 tasty no-bake desserts

You don't need to turn the oven on to make these scrumptious no-bake desserts.

Today's Parent

How to deal with your child's growing pains

How to deal with your child's growing pains

What causes growing pains, when to worry, and what to do when your kid complains of achy limbs.

Kerrie Lee Brown

Potty training my toddler: A diary

Potty training my toddler: A diary

One mom's day-by-day account of her attempt to potty train her almost-three-year-old. Spoiler alert: It didn't go quite as planned.

Kim Shiffman

Ask Dr. Dina: Are insect repellents with DEET safe for kids?

Ask Dr. Dina: Are insect repellents with DEET safe for kids?

Paediatrician and mom of three, Dr. Dina Kulik, on how much DEET is safe to use on kids and yourself.

Dr. Dina Kulik

The best post-game snacks for kids

The best post-game snacks for kids

Lessons on proper ways to fuel an active body are just as vital as teaching kids to throw and pass.

Cara Rosenbloom

10 most common things kids stick up their nose (other than fingers)

10 most common things kids stick up their nose (other than fingers)

We asked three medical professionals and compiled a list of things kids stick up their nose.

Today's Parent staff

Ask Dr. Dina: How do I remove a tick?

Ask Dr. Dina: How do I remove a tick?

Paediatrician and mom of three Dr. Dina Kulik gives step-by-step instructions on how to remove a tick, plus tips on how to protect your kids from them.

Dr. Dina Kulik

Study says thumb-sucking and nail-biting can benefit kids

Study says thumb-sucking and nail-biting can benefit kids

They're still not great habits, but it turns out thumb-sucking and nail-biting can protect kids from allergies.

Jaclyn Law

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

Therapy for kids with severe autism: “I feel like we actually have a voice now”

Therapy for kids with severe autism: “I feel like we actually have a voice now”

After protests from parents, the Ontario government announces funding for autism care for kids ages five and older.

Kalli Anderson

8 life jacket tips that can save your child’s life

8 life jacket tips that can save your child’s life

If you don’t have this life-saving water gear for your child, it’s time to invest. Learn how to choose a life jacket and the right way to use it.

Joelene Huber

Study says dads are key to raising healthy eaters

Study says dads are key to raising healthy eaters

If you’re a mom who’s struggling to feed a picky eater, it might be time for Dad to intervene.

Jessica Leeder

Canadian kids are getting a D-minus in physical activity

Canadian kids are getting a D-minus in physical activity

The latest ParticipACTION report card is in, and Canadian kids don't score well when it comes to movement skills and physical activity.

Lisa Kadane

How to soothe a sunburn

How to soothe a sunburn

A cool trick to make your kid's sunburn a little more bearable.

Amy Valm

How to remove bandage residue

How to remove bandage residue

Did that bandage leave behind a dirty, sticky mess? Here's a fast trick.

Amy Valm

Baby getting shots? Why it's important for parents to stay calm

Baby getting shots? Why it's important for parents to stay calm

Kids who are afraid of needles often have parents who inadvertently caused them to fear needles when they were babies and preschoolers.

Katie Dupuis

Ticks: 6 things your child needs for proper protection

Ticks: 6 things your child needs for proper protection

Tick-borne diseases are on the rise in Canada and children aged two to 14 are the prime target. Keep your children safe this summer with these tick-preventing tips.

Cassandre Cadieux

Your most frequently asked kids' health questions answered

Your most frequently asked kids' health questions answered

Dina Kulik is a mom, paediatrician and emergency room doctor, and she's here to answer your all your kids' health FAQs.

Dr. Dina Kulik

If it seems serious, go see a DOCTOR, not a naturopath

If it seems serious, go see a DOCTOR, not a naturopath

Ezekiel died of meningitis when he was 18-months-old. His parents had treated him with horseradish and onion smoothies.

Kate Lunau