Caught up in the debate of whether or not vaccinations are safe and necessary? Dr. Joelene Huber gives you the expert advice you need to know.

Are vaccines safe? Your top questions answered

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What you need to know about the chicken pox vaccine

10 common rashes (photos): Symptoms and treatment

Baby safety

Baby

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

Baby health

Your child used to sleep all night without a peep. Now he's waking up two, three or more times. Here's what you can do about it.

Getting back to sleep

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Toddler sleep problems linked to napping: Study

Helping your child sleep through the night

Sleep

Everything you need to know about your growing toddler, from picky eating to potty training, navigating bedtime to managing tantrums.

Toddler

Outbreaks of whooping cough occur every year in Canada and around the world. Here are the facts on how it spreads, the symptoms and vaccination.

9 things parents need to know about whooping cough

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7 things parents need to know about measles

Scared of needles? A parent’s guide to making vaccination shots less painful

Pregnancy

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.

Family health

Three Heinz and Mott’s products recalled by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

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RECALL: UPPAbaby Stroller and Rumble Seat Bumper Bar

RECALL: IKEA MALM chests and more items recalled after two child deaths

Safety

Stay informed about potential safety issues with products you use daily. Our product recall category provides timely alerts and essential information on recalled items to help you make informed decisions and prioritize safety for yourself and your family.

Recalls

Heading back to school can also mean a return to the viruses, stressors and eating habits causing your child’s stomach pain.

What may be causing your kid stomach pain

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New hope for kids with serious food allergies

Toddler health

Preschoolers are constantly learning to interpret about the world around them. Learn how to support your kids' development in this important stage of life.

Kids

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

Preschool

Simple strategies for every age to help reduce the pain and fear of needles.

How to help kids overcome the fear of needles

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When fear takes over: Children’s phobias

Worried about vaccines? Your top questions answered

Tips to help relieve your child’s fear of the doctor

Cold and flu

Kids health

Stifle those sniffles and cure that cough with our favourite products for your smallest patients.

13 essential cold and flu products for kids

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How to boost your family's immunity - naturally!

Healthy family

Pulled elbows may sound serious, but they are a very common and easily treatable toddler injury.

Pulled elbows: How it affects your toddler

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Toddler safety

After a minor mishap, Katie Dupuis' daughter Sophie made her first trip to the ER. 

My toddler's first trip to the emergency room

Whether the culprit is too much time in the pool, or a cold, here’s how to deal with ear infections all year long.

How to handle ear infections

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Febrile seizures are scary for parents, but can be common in kids this age.

Febrile seizures: What you need to know

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6 common medicine mistakes parents make with kids

Keep your toddler healthy this cold and flu season

How much do toddlers remember, and for how long?

Your toddler's memory

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Should you take the wait-and-see approach or treat an ear infection with antibiotics immediately? Here's what you should know.

How to treat ear infections in kids

Throwing a Baby

When should you be worried about your child's hearing?

Toddler hearing concerns

Steps and Stages

Learn everything you need to know about caring for your toddler's health, including good nutrition, handling common ailments, and avoiding health hazards.