Health

When Olivia was born, she was not expected to survive, having been born with multiple birth defects and a seizure disorder

Parents will tell you there are few things worse than a child who needs sleep

Back pain is pervasive among Canadian adults, but a new trend is emerging

Peer pressure can influence a mother’s decision to discontinue breastfeeding

Since its launch in May, the Peel Postpartum Family Support Line has rapidly grown into one of Spectra Community Support Services’ most called support lines. Throughout Peel Region, mothers and families are now calling the Postpartum F

Ever wonder why your child seems to be hesitant to run full out on the soccer field or participate in a race? Or perhaps they are not giving it their “all” on the basketball court. It may not be a

A new survey by the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario (HSFO) found the majority of kids in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) will be missing out on physical activity this summer, as parents scramble to find child care solutions

For a child, visiting the dentist can be stressful. Just sitting for any length of time is a challenge for some kids. Parents who may be reticent for their child to see a dentist regularly due to these factors may

Whether you are taking a family vacation to the beach, boating on your local lake, or swimming in the community pool, swimming and water safety should always be a priority. Follow these tips for safe swimming:

A study of six-month old infants whose fathers work outside the home has revealed that low levels of support for dads in the workplace can make parenting harder. Researchers from Pennsylvania State University (“Paternal Work Stress and Fa

Marci Warhaft-Nadler, a mother of two children, is keen on helping kids with body image issues. She wants kids to reconsider thinking about wanting to be perfect. Warhaft struggled with her own body image when growing up, so she understa

More families are embracing exercise every year. In addition to the physical and mental benefits of routine exercise, an added and often overlooked benefit of exercise is it’s free. In light of ongoing economic woes, it’s no surprise so

When a child has a cold, moms and doctors agree that plenty of rest is often the best medicine. However, a stuffy nose often prevents children from getting the sleep they need

Most kids are drawn to trains but when it comes to teaching children about safety around railway tracks, there is more work to do

Good oral habits should start early. Building good oral care habits at a young age is important for the healthy development of children's teeth. For kids today, tooth decay is the most common childhood disease. In fact, health problems rela

Physical activity earns online time. Parents Jason Savelli and Lisa Hewitt-Savelli wondered just how long their son Jacob, 9, would stay online in a virtual world for children before losing interest. So one day, as an experiment, they sat b