Kids safety

14 first-aid kit essentials

14 first-aid kit essentials

Now that you’re a parent, it’s time to adult up and create a first-aid kit. But what exactly should you put in it?

Corinna Vangerwen

Doctors warn against sliding with toddlers

Doctors warn against sliding with toddlers

After several incidents of broken bones, doctors in Winnipeg warn parents to avoid sliding with their children on their laps.

Jennifer Pinarski

How to outsmart your kids online

How to outsmart your kids online

Amber Mac and Michael Bazzell know that parents have a hard time catching up to their kids’ online-savviness. Their new handbook is here to help.

Emily Rivas

Recall: Imaginarium Safari Stacking Cubes from Toys R Us

Recall: Imaginarium Safari Stacking Cubes from Toys R Us

The Imaginarium Safari Stacking Cubes was recalled from Toys R Us Canada because it could pose a choking hazard to young kids.

Today's Parent

Recall: Joe Fresh boys' swimsuits

Recall: Joe Fresh boys' swimsuits

Loblaw Companies Limited has recalled 385,000 Joe Fresh boys' swimsuits.

Today's Parent

Video sheds scary light on the dangers of unanchored furniture

Video sheds scary light on the dangers of unanchored furniture

This safety video shows the dangers of unanchored furniture to a child.

Today's Parent

11 car seat dos and don'ts

11 car seat dos and don'ts

Prevent common car seat buying, installation and usage mistakes with this list of car seat dos and don'ts.

Dory Cerny

My daughter is at risk because she's Aboriginal and female

My daughter is at risk because she's Aboriginal and female

Aboriginal mom Dawn Harvard faces the harsh truth that she can’t promise to keep her 10-year-old daughter safe.

Dawn Harvard

Simple ways to prevent poisonings in kids

Simple ways to prevent poisonings in kids

Most of us know the basics of childproofing our homes, but here’s a refresher to prevent accidental poisonings and keep kids safe.

Amy Valm

12 super high chairs we love

12 super high chairs we love

High chairs need to be functional and look good. Here are a dozen options that show the variety of designs and price points on the market.

Tammy Sutherland

Parents' dangerous driving is putting kids at risk during school drop-off

Parents' dangerous driving is putting kids at risk during school drop-off

According to researchers, three common driving behaviours are unsafe for kids.

Emma Waverman

Britax stroller recall due to choking hazard

Britax stroller recall due to choking hazard

More than 60,000 strollers are affected by the Britax stroller recall in Canada and the U.S.

TP staff

Concussions: Tackling the hockey problem head-on

Concussions: Tackling the hockey problem head-on

Everything a hockey parent needs to know about kids’ concussions and playing it safe.

Randi Chapnik Myers

An open letter to those who want to ban tobogganing

An open letter to those who want to ban tobogganing

Some Canadian municipalities want to ban tobogganing. Ian Mendes thinks it’s a slippery slope.

Ian Mendes

Liberals plan to make spanking illegal

Liberals plan to make spanking illegal

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Liberals have announced plans to remove section 43 of the Criminal Code, which would make spanking illegal.

Emma Waverman

How to kid-proof your iPhone or iPad

How to kid-proof your iPhone or iPad

Before you hand your little one your iPhone or iPad, make sure you set up parental controls. Here's how to kid-proof your iPhone or iPad.

Today's Parent

How to kid-proof your Android phone or tablet

How to kid-proof your Android phone or tablet

Before you hand your little one your device, make sure you set up parental controls. Here’s how to kid-proof your Android phone or tablet.

Alyssa Ashton

Recall: All children's and adult Allerject auto-injectors

Recall: All children's and adult Allerject auto-injectors

ATTN adults and parents of kids with allergies: All Allerject auto-injectors have been recalled due to issues that may prevent them from working properly.

Cara Smusiak

Booster seat rules by province

Booster seat rules by province

Not sure if it's time to stop using a booster seat? Keep your child safe and double-check your province's rules before calling it quits.

Astrid van den Broek

Calling strangers 'tricky people' doesn't make any sense

Calling strangers 'tricky people' doesn't make any sense

I'm not sold on the term “tricky people." To me, it seems like just another stand-in word—like saying “bad guys,” but even more watered down.

Tara-Michelle Ziniuk

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