Should Canadian parents be worried about acute hepatitis in children?

Should Canadian parents be worried about hepatitis in kids?

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Everything you need to know about kids and toddlers, including behaviour and development, sleep, potty training, preschool, and how to handle picky eaters.

COVID BA.2 variant: What doctors want parents to know

What doctors want parents to know about COVID right now

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Most Canadian kids no longer need to wear masks at school, but many health experts say wearing one is still a good idea. Here’s how to decide.

With mandates lifting, should kids still wear masks at school?

Should your kid still wear a mask at school?

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Dishing out hundreds of dollars every couple years can be frustrating, but these programs with free glasses for kids offer a helping hand.

Here's where to get free glasses for your kids in Canada

Dishing out hundreds of dollars for your kids' eyeglasses every couple years can be frustrating, but these free programs offer a helping hand.

Where to get free glasses for your kids in Canada

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Family

Let us help navigate daily life with your growing family, with everything from kids’ craft and activity ideas to advice on discipline and birthday party inspiration.

Family health

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Want to teach your child about mindfulness? Looking for a great vacation getaway for families? Trying to understand the latest YouTube craze for kids? We’ve got you covered. 

Family life

As omicron spreads, a lot of parents are turning to respirators like N95 and KN95 masks for kids, which provide the most protection against COVID&#x2d;19.

Looking to upgrade your kid's mask? Also known as respirators, N95s and KN95s provide the highest level of protection against COVID&#x2d;19.

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What parents need to know about COVID rapid testing

What parents need to know about COVID-19 rapid testing

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As parents start to vaccinate Canadian kids, we spoke to Dr. Janine McCready about side effects, myocarditis, how to handle the holidays and more.

A doctor answers our questions about the COVID vaccine for kids under 12

As parents start to vaccinate Canadian kids age 5 to 11, we spoke to Dr. Janine McCready about potential side effects, myocarditis, how to handle the holidays, spacing with flu shots and more.

An infectious disease doctor answers all our questions about the COVID vaccine for kids

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Holiday

Experts say the risk of myocarditis post-vaccine is incredibly low for kids. But if you're still worried, here are five reassuring facts.

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Vaccines

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Newer antihistamines are safer than ‘first-generation’ ones like Benadryl for kids and adults alike, but old habits die hard.

Allergists say Benadryl for kids isn't safe or effective

Allergists have been saying for years that newer antihistamines are safer, but old habits die hard.

Parents, get Benadryl out of your medicine cabinets

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Allergies

7 tips and tricks that’ll save you time and money when shopping for kids’ stuff at the drugstore.

A new parents' guide to the pharmacy aisle

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First aid

For those celebrating Halloween this year, these spooky face coverings keep with the spirit of the season without compromising safety.

Kids Halloween face masks: 10 spooky coverings to go with their costume

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Halloween

There's nothing like quality time with your family. We’ve got fun ideas for indoor games, camping and travel tips, holiday crafts, and everything in between.

Activities

Why aren't all provinces keeping kids safe?

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I wish I'd done it sooner, but it took time for me to realize that it’s essential to teach our kids what emotions are and how they feel.

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Mental health

Parenting

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While giftedness is a strength, parenting a "twice exceptional" kid who also has ADHD or anxiety comes with lots of stress.

While giftedness is a strength, parenting a kid who also has ADHD or anxiety comes with lots of stress.

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Special needs

Are you raising a child with special needs? We're here to help with personal stories, expert advice, the latest research, and tips on how to support your child.

What you need to know if you've never taken your family for flu shots before, including who should get it, whether it works and if you'll have to pay.

Why everyone should get the flu shot—even babies and pregnant women

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Nasal mist flu vaccine: Still a go in Canada

The working parents guide to dealing with sick kids

How to cope the first time your baby gets sick

4 ways to know if you should send your sick kid to school

Cold and flu

We're always told to give kids choices—but here's where it can backfire

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Tired of middle&#x2d;of&#x2d;the&#x2d;night "Should we take them to the ER" debates? Doctors say these are the signs that mean your kid needs medical attention—now.

Sick kid? Here's when to go to the ER

9 times you should definitely take your kid to the ER

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Kids health

Should Canadian parents be worried about hepatitis in kids?

What doctors want parents to know about COVID right now

Should your child wear a mask at school?

Where to get free glasses for your kids in Canada

4 Reasons the New iPhone SE is Great for Tweens

Here's where to buy N95 and KN95 masks for kids

What parents need to know about COVID-19 rapid testing

An infectious disease doctor answers all our questions about the COVID vaccine for kids

The truth about the COVID vaccine, myocarditis and kids

Health Canada has approved the COVID vaccine for kids 5 to 11

Parents, get Benadryl out of your medicine cabinets

A new parents' guide to the pharmacy aisle

Celebrate Halloween safely with these face masks that work with your kids’ costumes

Why aren't all the provinces keeping kids safe with rapid testing and masking?

I just cried in front of my kids for the first time

Kids still can’t see optometrists in Ontario and it’s becoming a problem

Parents of "twice exceptional" kids actually face lots of hurdles

Why everyone should get the flu shot—even babies and pregnant women

We're always told to give kids choices—but here's where it can backfire

10 times you should definitely take your kid to the ER