Should you take your kid to the ER? Or would it be better to stay home? Dr. Dina Kulik outlines the best way to respond to a serious health concern.

Ask Dr. Dina: When should I take my child to the ER?

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Kids' coughs: How to tell when it's serious

Summer first aid guide: How to treat minor injuries 

Concussions: Tackling the hockey problem head-on

Cold and flu

Kids

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

Kids health

The #NoPhoneFamilyDay campaign wants parents to dock their devices and spend the day face-to-face as a family.

Will you be going phone-free on Family Day?

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Daycare posts snarky sign about cellphones, parents everywhere freak out

Technology-free weekend: How my family survived

Is using a tablet to keep your kid occupied lazy parenting?

Healthy family

Family Day

Explaining race and racism can feel like a minefield for parents, but it doesn’t have to. Here’s our age-by-age guide on how to talk to kids about racism.

How to talk to kids about racism: An age-by-age guide

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I thought a loving home would be enough for my biracial child

Talking about race: You know we’re black, right?

5 books to teach your kids about privilege and socioeconomic differences

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

Preschool

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.

Parenting

Gaga says we were all born superstars—and she's definitely right about this kid.

This 10-year-old boy is Lady Gaga's biggest fan

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8-year-old girl wears the most bad*ss costume for Superhero Day

You’ve got to see this teacher perform individual handshakes with his students

Tween who has Down syndrome inspires with John Legend’s All of Me

Blogs

Here's what you need to know before you let her stay home.

6 signs your kid may not need a sick day

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How to know when your kid is too sick for school

Immune system boosters: 5 foods you need to eat 

6 common medication mistakes parents make with kids

Allergies

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This teen called 911 when her parents “forced her” on a cottage vacation

The importance of having a family emergency plan

My toddler’s first trip to the emergency room

Safety

What do you do when your kids’ friends don’t respect your house rules?

3 tips for avoiding bad playdates

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6 discipline fallbacks...and how to fix them

Playdates

From handling first crushes and anxiety to when you should start music lessons and talk about Santa, learn all about how to support your school-aged kids. 

School-age

President Trump's travel ban means many sick kids can no longer come to the U.S to get life-saving surgery.

Ontario steps in to helps sicks kids affected by Trump travel ban

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A Syrian refugee family’s first days in Canada

Kid volunteers: Raising children who give back

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

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How to talk to your kids about gun violence

7 ways to reassure your child after frightening news events

Are you talking about race, power and justice with your kids?

I’m gay. What should my kids be feeling about the Orlando shooting?

News

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Principal’s genius way to get your kid to cover their mouth when they sneeze

This adorable commercial about #DadsWhoPlayBarbie is giving us all the feels

Watch this ninja mom attempt to scoot out of her sleeping baby’s room

Mindfulness for kids: Learning emotional regulation in school

School

Check out these Valentine's Day hacks, which make this loveable day, filled with cards and candy, that much easier.

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10 surprising ways to get kids eating healthy

Do you know what your tween is doing online?

The facts on recent sugar recommendations

Family health

Take a creative approach to get your kids reading books! YA author Alice Kuipers shares her top tips.

15 creative ways to get kids reading books

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Books

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

Even if you’ve never seen one, the idea that tarantulas exist can be terrifying

Kid talk: What scares you?

Humour

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How to design a sweet multi-functional toddler room

Nursery

"Sundays are always football, and now that gets interrupted with a little, uh, Barbie time."

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Mattel has a new Game Developer Barbie and she’s totally awesome

Barbie just got the best makeover and we’re loving it

A dad’s guide to taking your daughter to a Taylor Swift concert

Ballerina Misty Copeland unveils her very own Barbie doll

Should moms be taught how to play with cars?

Dads

The finishing touch to your kid's "Under the sea" birthday party is a magical mermaid cake. We show you how to make this show-stopping cake.

How to make a mermaid cake

Birthday party ideas

Recipes

5 ways to save money on extracurricular activities

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Canadian kids are getting a D-minus in physical activity

Kids’ sports in Canada: All new stats for parents

7 things to know before coaching your kid’s team

Family finance

When Super-hero day was announced at school, Michelle Threefoot, an 8-year-old from Columbia knew exactly who she wanted to be.

8-year-old girl wears the most bad*ss costume for super-hero day

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10 awesome movies to watch with your tween daughter

Searching for empowering books for little girls

How to talk to girls: 8 ways to improve your daughter’s self-esteem

Being an adult is awesome. You get to go to weddings, make money and—wait for it—eat bugs!

Kids

Ask Dr. Dina: When Should I Take my Child to the ER?

Will you be going phone-free on Family Day?

How to talk to kids about racism: An age-by-age guide

This 10-year-old boy is Lady Gaga's biggest fan

6 signs your kid may not need a sick day

How to teach your kid to call 911

3 tips for avoiding bad playdates

Ontario steps in to help sick kids affected by Trump travel ban

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

You've got to see this teacher perform individual handshakes with his students

5 awesome Valentine's Day hacks

Why the Heart & Stroke Foundation wants to stop marketing of unhealthy food to kids

15 Creative Ways to Get Kids Reading (That Really Work!)

Kid Talk: What scares you?

The Pottery Barn Kids collab with Margherita Missoni is all kinds of awesome

This adorable commercial about #DadsWhoPlayBarbie is giving us all the feels

How to make a mermaid cake

5 ways to save money on extracurricular activities

8-year-old girl wears the most bad*ss costume for Superhero Day

Kid Talk: What’s the best thing about being a grown-up?