Medication

Canadian experts say it’s still safe to take acetaminophen during pregnancy

Pregnancy health

Canadian experts say it’s still safe to take acetaminophen during pregnancy

The practice was called into question in September when scientists and doctors said that acetaminophen during pregnancy could alter fetal development.

Alex Mlynek

A new parents' guide to the pharmacy aisle

A new parents' guide to the pharmacy aisle

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

Lisa Kadane

The most genius hack to get babies to take medication

The most genius hack to get babies to take medication

Need a way to help the medicine go down? We've got a simple solution.

Today's Parent

6 common medication mistakes parents make with kids

6 common medication mistakes parents make with kids

Before giving your kid that dose of antibiotics or cold medicine, make sure you read up on these common medicine mistakes.

Joelene Huber

Is it OK to give kids Gravol or Benadryl so they sleep on a plane?

Is it OK to give kids Gravol or Benadryl so they sleep on a plane?

Giving your kid some Gravol to sleep on a plane might seem like no big big deal, but you might want to think twice before sedating them.

Alex Mlynek

Everything you need to know about a peanut allergy

Everything you need to know about a peanut allergy

Peanut is one of the most common and deadliest food allergies, but a promising new treatment may change that. Here, we answer all your questions.

Raina Delisle

Everything you believe about the BRAT diet is wrong

Everything you believe about the BRAT diet is wrong

Don't limit kids with tummy troubles to bananas and rice. It turns out the BRAT diet for diarrhea isn’t the miracle fix your mom or doctor told you it was.

Kate Daley

Do baby gas drops actually work?

Do baby gas drops actually work?

Here’s what the medical community has to say about baby gas drops and how they compare to gripe water, homeopathic drops and probiotics for colicky babies.

Cameron French

Your guide to life after a food allergy diagnosis

Your guide to life after a food allergy diagnosis

Food allergies are so common it can seem like no big deal—until it’s your own kid. Here's how you can navigate this terrifying and overwhelming reality.

Claire Gagne

How to treat a fever

How to treat a fever

You took your little one's temperature and they definitely have a fever. Here’s a step-by-step guide for how to treat it.

Today's Parent

Common medication mistakes to avoid when your kid has a fever

Common medication mistakes to avoid when your kid has a fever

If you decide to give your feverish kid some medicine to alleviate their discomfort, make sure to avoid these common medication mistakes

Today's Parent

What the research actually says about taking antidepressants during pregnancy

Pregnancy health

What the research actually says about taking antidepressants during pregnancy

When you have anxiety or depression and become pregnant, should you take antidepressants or suffer with the untreated illness? Here's what you need to know.

Raina Delisle

8 medications you shouldn’t give your baby

8 medications you shouldn’t give your baby

You just want your baby to feel better when they’re sick—but many over-the-counter medications aren’t safe for babies. Learn which ones you shouldn’t use.

Adrienne Brown

How to create an ADHD treatment plan for your kid

How to create an ADHD treatment plan for your kid

There are many tried and tested ways of supporting a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. We explain the most popular options.

Keith McArthur

Should you be concerned when your child is prescribed opioids?

Should you be concerned when your child is prescribed opioids?

Opioids can seem scary, and no parent wants to expose their kids to risks, but what happens when your kid needs surgery? We asked a paediatrician.

Dr. Dina Kulik

Does the morning sickness drug Diclectin really work?

Does the morning sickness drug Diclectin really work?

Research suggests that the morning sickness drug Diclectin is ineffective. So what are pregnant women who suffer from debilitating nausea to do?

Raina Delisle

Should I give my child painkillers?

Should I give my child painkillers?

Not sure if a bump, scrape or headache warrants a pain reliever? Here's what a paediatrician says about when it's appropriate to dole out medicine.

Dr. Dina Kulik

Should kids come off ADHD meds for the summer?

Should kids come off ADHD meds for the summer?

Some kids with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder take a break from stimulant medications during school holidays. Should yours?

Valerie Howes

This is why you shouldn’t take too many antacids during pregnancy

Pregnancy health

This is why you shouldn’t take too many antacids during pregnancy

I had no idea what caused my frightening symptoms. Then I put it all together—I was overdoing antacids.

Claire Abittan

This new miracle drug will fix ALL of your parenting woes

This new miracle drug will fix ALL of your parenting woes

There's a pandemic worse than the flu out there and it affects 10 out of 10 moms and dads. Luckily, this new medication is here to give you some relief.

Kevin John Siazon

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