Kids health

A diary of how my son beat his peanut allergy and went from carrying an EpiPen on his belt to popping chocolate-covered peanuts.

Three Heinz and Mott’s products recalled by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

We all know the importance of sun protection, but what should you do if your child does get a burn? Learn how to treat a sunburn.

A recent US study suggests that parents can pass on their risk of mental illnesses to their kids.

Anchel Krishna shares the heart-wrenching process of making a serious medical decision for her four-year-old daughter.

Sometimes, kids have trouble with constipation. Here's what to do.

Watch a cancer patient’s dream come true as she marries her favourite nurse.

Don’t freak out if you discover that your child is masturbating—it's a normal, healthy part of growing up.

They’re tired, stressed, overscheduled, poorly fed—and some experts say they’ll be the first generation to have a shorter life expectancy than their parents. Freaking out yet? Here’s how to reverse the trend in your household help your kids live longer.

Here comes Batman! This awesome mom turned her son's hearing aids into his favourite characters.

Heading back to school can also mean a return to the viruses, stressors and eating habits causing your child’s stomach pain.

Do "kids' foods" cater to little ones' tastes, or have we taught them to like junk? Emma Waverman dishes up a healthy serving of criticism about our reliance on processed foods.

An update on artificial food dye and its impact on kids' health and behaviour—and tips for spotting it in common foods.

Coconut oil, apple-cider vinegar, maca and more! Check out these 10 trendy natural cure-alls for families.

From methods of piercing to healing, plus treating the inevitable infection, here's what you need to know before letting your kid pierce her lobes.

Genna Buck explores the controversy surrounding the health effects of BPA and why there is no end to the debate.

"Ryan's Law" was named for Ryan Gibbons, who died from an asthma attack during recess in 2012. His inhaler was in the school office.

Peanut butter for babies and a pill to block anaphylactic reactions—the latest research on serious food allergies is good news for families.

The Toronto District School Board has a “no-nit” policy when it comes to lice. Emma Waverman agrees with the Canadian Paediatric Society that the practise is outdated.