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The ban on marketing junk food to kids might not happen after all

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Excess weight can prevent you from getting pregnant. Learn what’s going on with your ovulation and what you can do to boost your chances of conceiving.

Can being overweight interfere with your chances of getting pregnant?

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Find out what you need to know about trying to conceive: everything from tips on getting pregnant to the early symptoms and signs of pregnancy.

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Everything you need to know about getting pregnant, including early signs and symptoms, tips on how to conceive faster, and how to cope with infertility.

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You’ve heard that childhood obesity is on the rise, but how do you know if your own child’s health is at risk? A paediatrician explains.

Is your child becoming overweight?

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

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A new study says your best bet for preventing obesity for your child is to ensure they maintain a healthy weight even before age six.

The critical window for preventing obesity is earlier than you think

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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.

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Women who are overweight or obese are facing discrimination from healthcare providers who should be helping them have healthy pregnancies.

We need to stop discriminating against plus-size pregnant women

Eating disorders

Answers to all of your questions around pregnancy health, from weight gain and diet to pregnancy bleeding, swelling, and what medications are safe to take. 

Pregnancy

Everything you need to know about your pregnancy: what to expect week by week, tips for baby names and baby shower planning, pregnancy health, and more.

Pregnancy health

A new report from the World Health Organization says that the obesity rates in Canadian children have more than tripled in the past four decades.

10 things your doctor told you about kids' nutrition that are wrong

5 tips to help your child reach and maintain a healthy weight

A heavy discussion: how to talk to your kids about their weight

Getting too much sugar during pregnancy could lead to health issues for your baby later in life. Here's the latest research.

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Pregnancy weight gain: How much is normal

The facts on recent sugar recommendations

My family quit sugar: How we survived cutting out the sweet stuff

6 ways to boost energy without caffeine and sugar

Fear-mongering and the anti-sugar obsession

Allergies

New guidelines confirm what dietitians have been saying for years: Juice is full of sugar and it’s not a healthy way for kids to hydrate.

Why we should not be giving kids juice

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Nutrition

A new study shows that having a pet can increase babies' beneficial gut microbes, reducing the risk of allergies and obesity.

Pets make for healthier babies

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4 things to consider before getting a family pet

Why your baby's gut bacteria is so important

3 ways to improve your kid's gut health after antibiotics

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Everything you need to know about your baby, including information on breastfeeding, teething, colic, baby development, food, sleep, and more..

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10 surprising ways to get kids eating healthy

Do you know what your tween is doing online?

Sports drinks and energy drinks are totally unnecessary for kids, plus they come with added health risks from extra sugar and caffeine.

Why experts say energy drinks and sports drinks are dangerous for kids

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Think giving your kids juice is better than soda? Think again

The only five things your kid needs to know about food

How much weight did you gain during pregnancy? Canadian women are piling on more pounds than ever before, presenting doctors with a dilemma.

Pregnancy weight gain

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Find out what you need to know about being pregnant, including common symptoms, how to manage your health, and what to expect week by week.

Being pregnant

The rate of childhood obesity has never been higher. Diets and policing the pantry don’t work, experts say. So what can you do if you think your kid’s sporting a little extra puppy fat?

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3 things to know about ECHO's report on childhood obesity

One way parents can fight childhood obesity

Puerto Rican parents may face fines for obese kids

Bigger Kids

The Childhood Obesity Foundation and the Centre for Healthy Active Living at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario offer these tips for parents.

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6 hearty-but-healthy recipes for weeknight dinners

Kids' physical activity: Canada gets a D minus

Kids’ sports in Canada: All new stats for parents

Outdoor activities

The Commission on Ending Childhood Obesity (ECHO) presented its 50 page report to the World Health Organization (WHO) on how to fight obesity in children.

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4 great tips for keeping your kids healthy and active

obesity

The ban on marketing junk food to kids might not happen after all

Can being overweight interfere with your chances of getting pregnant?

Is your child becoming overweight?

The critical window for preventing obesity is earlier than you think

We need to stop discriminating against plus-size pregnant women

Obese kids will soon outnumber underweight kids in the world

4 reasons to kick excess sugar from your pregnancy diet

Think giving your kids juice is better than soda? Think again

Another reason to get that cute puppy: Pets make for healthier babies

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

Why energy drinks and sports drinks are dangerous for kids

Pregnancy weight gain: How much is normal?

Childhood obesity: Sizing up our kids

5 tips to help your child reach and maintain a healthy weight

3 things to know about ECHO’s report on childhood obesity