Safety

First-aid basics for parents

First-aid basics for parents

From what to put in your first-aid kit to treatments you can take care of at home, here's what you need to know when your little one says "Ouch!"

Corinna Vangerwen

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

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

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

Why you need to protect your child from TVs (It's not the reason you think!)

Why you need to protect your child from TVs (It's not the reason you think!)

If a heavy flat-screen falls on your kid the results could be fatal.

Sheryl Ubelacker

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

Everything You Need to Know about Car Seats

Everything You Need to Know about Car Seats

Not sure which car seat you need for your kid? Our reference guide breaks it down.

Karen Robock

Visiting the paediatrician: What to expect

Visiting the paediatrician: What to expect

A head-to-toe examination of your kid's annual checkup. Here's what to expect when visiting the paediatrician and how to best prepare for the appointment.

Cathie Kryczka

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 car seat recall due to risk of injury to infant

Britax car seat recall due to risk of injury to infant

More than 74,000 car seats are affected by the Britax stroller recall in Canada and the U.S.

TP staff

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

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

How to prevent choking

How to prevent choking

From food safety to properly childproofing your home, learn about common choking hazards and other tips to prevent choking.

Wendy Haaf

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

What to do when your kid breaks a bone

What to do when your kid breaks a bone

As long as there are kids, there will be broken bones. Here’s how to spot ’em and what to do next.

Bonnie Schiedel

The Best White Noise Machines for Babies 2023

The Best White Noise Machines for Babies 2023

Many parents rely on white noise for baby sleep assistance. Here's what experts say to look for, and which machines are best.

Kalli Anderson

Yes, I leave my nine-year-old home alone sometimes

Yes, I leave my nine-year-old home alone sometimes

The Supreme Court of British Columbia ruled that kids under the age of 10 should not be left home alone. Emma Waverman weighs in.

Emma Waverman