Kids health

HPV vaccine isn't just for girls: Update

HPV vaccine isn't just for girls: Update

What you need to know about HPV vaccination programs for boys.

Susan Goldberg

What you need to know about the Active at School initiative

What you need to know about the Active at School initiative

A new initiative offers up a new idea to get kids off the couch, but Tracy Chappell wonders if it will make a difference.

Tracy Chappell

Why sick days can be good for the soul

Why sick days can be good for the soul

Anchel Krishna is thankful that a day of rest turned into a fantastic opportunity for one-on-one time with her daughter.

Anchel Krishna

Why government trans fat bans won’t help you

Why government trans fat bans won’t help you

The US FDA moves to ban trans fats. Nutritionist Theresa Albert on how you can get a head start at home.

Theresa Albert

Forcing the kids to play outside

Forcing the kids to play outside

Susan Goldberg has a tough love approach for getting her kids to play outside.

Susan Goldberg

Sports drinks: Health concerns parents should know about

Sports drinks: Health concerns parents should know about

Are there health concerns with these popular beverages?

Kerrie Lee Brown

Why I lie to my kids about the ingredients in their food

Why I lie to my kids about the ingredients in their food

Susan Goldberg thinks the occasional white lie about the ingredients in her kids' food isn't such a big deal.

Susan Goldberg

10 surprising ways to get kids eating healthy

10 surprising ways to get kids eating healthy

Who says healthy eating has to be by the book?

Sydney Loney

Soccer mom: The boring truth

Soccer mom: The boring truth

Despite her lack of interest in sports, Susan Goldberg is more than happy to support her eldest son's passion for playing soccer.

Susan Goldberg

When you're a parent with ADHD

When you're a parent with ADHD

Sure, this mom is a ton of fun. But, as she explains, trying to parent with ADHD is no walk in the park.

Rebecca Dean

Why I had to call 911 for my child

Why I had to call 911 for my child

Jennifer Pinarski makes the scariest phone call of her life when her son has an unexpected allergic reaction to a bee sting.

Jennifer Pinarski

Help! My kid has a junk-food addiction

Help! My kid has a junk-food addiction

Tracy Chappell's daughter has become a junk-food junkie. And Tracy can relate.

Tracy Chappell

Canadian kids are going hungry

Canadian kids are going hungry

We live in one of the most prosperous countries in the world, but our children still don’t get enough to eat.

Alex Mlynek

My toddler's first trip to the emergency room

My toddler's first trip to the emergency room

After a minor mishap, Katie Dupuis' daughter Sophie made her first trip to the ER.

Katie Dupuis

How I handled my son's first broken bone

How I handled my son's first broken bone

Jennifer Pinarski shares how she handled her son's first broken bone.

Jennifer Pinarski

How to handle ear infections

How to handle ear infections

Whether the culprit is too much time in the pool, or a cold, here’s how to deal with ear infections all year long.

Sydney Loney

Healthy treats for kids: 5 options from the freezer aisle

Healthy treats for kids: 5 options from the freezer aisle

Who needs sugary popsicles when you can opt for one these healthier frozen treats to beat the heat?

Theresa Albert

My son was injured on a field trip!

My son was injured on a field trip!

Jennifer shares one of a parent's worst fear — their child being seriously injured on a class trip.

Jennifer Pinarski

What you need to know about the chicken pox vaccine

What you need to know about the chicken pox vaccine

Why are kids these days immunized against chicken pox? What you need to know about the varicella vaccine.

Wendy Haaf

Heat warnings: Tips to keep your family safe in the summer sun

Heat warnings: Tips to keep your family safe in the summer sun

From pollen counts to the UV Index and heat warnings, here’s how to navigate the hot summer weather safely with your family.

Claire Gagne