Kids safety

Parents warned after reports of sexually suggestive chats sent to kids on Roblox gaming hub

Parents warned after reports of sexually suggestive chats sent to kids on Roblox gaming hub

The Canadian Centre for Child Protection reports that kids have received inappropriate messages on the popular gaming site Roblox.

The Associated Press

How to teach your kid to call 911

How to teach your kid to call 911

Kristen Thompson

After the Quebec shootings, how can I reassure my kids?

After the Quebec shootings, how can I reassure my kids?

I grew up in South Africa, so I’m familiar with prejudice. It scares me to see it happening here.

Khadija Cajee

Frostbite: Signs, symptoms and treatment

Frostbite: Signs, symptoms and treatment

Here's how to recognize and treat frostbite — and how to prevent it in future.

Erin Pooley

Ultimate guide to kids' burns: Types and treatment

Ultimate guide to kids' burns: Types and treatment

At some point or another, your kid will likely get a burn. Which are OK to treat at home? Cover the burn or let it breathe? We sort through this hot topic.

Jaclyn Law

Many headphones geared to kids can actually lead to hearing loss

Many headphones geared to kids can actually lead to hearing loss

Shockingly, many headphones marketed to kids don't safely restrict volume levels. A new study reveals what's the safest (and most kid-friendly) model parents should buy.

Alyssa Ashton

How to make sure drivers can see your trick-or-treater

How to make sure drivers can see your trick-or-treater

Try one of these options before you head out for the big night!

Today's Parent

Should your kid be riding in the front seat?

Should your kid be riding in the front seat?

Dory Cerny

Should you have “the clown talk” with your kids?

Should you have “the clown talk” with your kids?

Reports of creepy clown sightings are sweeping the US and Canada. Here’s what to do if your kid is worried.

Kim Shiffman

How to know when your kid can ride without his booster seat

How to know when your kid can ride without his booster seat

Your kid might technically be old enough to ditch the booster seat, but that doesn’t mean you should.

Astrid van den Broek

My child has what? 4 icky kid ailments

My child has what? 4 icky kid ailments

Tips to (discreetly) deal with icky kid ailments.

Cheryl Embrett

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

Recall: Two Clorox Liquid-Plumr drain clog remover products

Recall: Two Clorox Liquid-Plumr drain clog remover products

Certain batches of two Clorox Liquid Plumr drain clog remover products are being recalled for not meeting child-resistant packaging requirements.

Today's Parent

Is Pokémon Go safe for kids?

Is Pokémon Go safe for kids?

It's the game that's taking the world by storm, but is Pokémon Go really OK for kids to play? Here's what you need to know.

Emily Rivas

Ask Dr. Dina: How do I get my kid to wear her bike helmet?

Ask Dr. Dina: How do I get my kid to wear her bike helmet?

Paediatrician and mom of three Dr. Dina Kulik shares tips on bike helmet safety.

Dr. Dina Kulik

How to keep kids safe at wading pools and splash pads

How to keep kids safe at wading pools and splash pads

Cooling off by heading to wading pools and splash pads? Here are some important safety tips to keep in mind.

Erin Phelan

Tips to keep kids safe in the laundry room

Tips to keep kids safe in the laundry room

Little kids love helping with laundry, but there are a few hazards to be aware of. Here's how to keep your kid safe in the laundry room.

Today's Parent

Why selling baby items online can put you at risk

Why selling baby items online can put you at risk

What looks like a simple, convenient transaction can carry unexpected risks. Follow these safety tips when selling baby items online.

Jaclyn Law

Ask Dr. Dina: Should I be worried about secondary drowning?

Ask Dr. Dina: Should I be worried about secondary drowning?

Paediatrician and mom of three Dr. Dina Kulik demystifies secondary drowning and lists the signs to watch out for.

Dr. Dina Kulik

A mother’s nightmare: My ex-husband kidnapped my kids and took them to a war zone

A mother’s nightmare: My ex-husband kidnapped my kids and took them to a war zone

When the Azer children were abducted in August 2015, Alison Azer thought she would never see her kids again, but it was only the start of the turmoil and battle that was to follow.

Claire Gagne

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