Water play

Outdoor Water Games: Fun Activities for the Whole Family

Outdoor Water Games: Fun Activities for the Whole Family

There are countless creative ways to stay cool this summer. Here are our favourites

Courtney Leiva

7 Best Water Play Tables 2024

7 Best Water Play Tables 2024

We found, tested, tried and played with all the best water table options on the market.

Lauren Finney Harden

Can a kid’s penis really get trapped in swimsuit mesh?

Can a kid’s penis really get trapped in swimsuit mesh?

It feels like every summer a traumatized parent warns about the dangers of mesh lining in bathing suits. We decided to get to the bottom of it.

Ruba Hassan

My three-year-old drowned in a pool with adults all around

My three-year-old drowned in a pool with adults all around

Chezik Tsunoda on water safety, why Black and brown kids are more likely to drown and how her son’s death fueled her to combat childhood drowning

Ruba Hassan

I saved a drowning toddler and here’s what I want you to know about pool safety

I saved a drowning toddler and here’s what I want you to know about pool safety

The look of terror on that little boy's face will haunt me forever, but I learned so many surprising things about pool safety. Here's what you need to know.

Krista-Lynn Landolfi

Why this popular flotation device could actually be really dangerous for your kid

Why this popular flotation device could actually be really dangerous for your kid

Emily McDonald

The Colour of your Kid's Swimsuit Could Save their Life

The Colour of your Kid's Swimsuit Could Save their Life

Emily McDonald

How to introduce your baby to swimming

Baby development

How to introduce your baby to swimming

Preventing a fear of water and teaching your child to swim should start in infancy. Here’s how you can begin with your baby.

Rita Goldberg

10 best splash pads in Mississauga

10 best splash pads in Mississauga

Nothing takes the edge off a scorching hot day like a good splash. Here are some splash pads you must visit before summer ends!

Ashwini Paradkar

What toddlers learn from water play

What toddlers learn from water play

It's no secret that toddlers love to play with water. Here's why the lessons learned from water play are worth the mess.

Cathie Kryczka

Ask Dr. Dina: Is there a way to prevent ear infections caused by swimming?

Ask Dr. Dina: Is there a way to prevent ear infections caused by swimming?

Ear infections are no fun. Our in-house paediatrician shares tips on how to prevent your kid from getting swimmer's ear this summer.

Dr. Dina Kulik