Many kids need more physical activity
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
Sedation during dentistry
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
Profile Susan Hay
Susan Hay speaks from the heart when she talks about children. The Global Toronto TV host dedicates her free time to many charitable organizations, and is particularly active as a spokesperson for children’s charities and causes
Teach children pool safety
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:
When Dad’s aren’t happy
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
Use Summer to catch up
The best way to start is to re-read all of your children’s report cards from this year (and beyond). Are there specific suggestions for improvement or review? Do you see any repeated themes or comments? Make a list of the
No matter the economic climate, it makes sense to save
It’s official. Happier moms make better parents. Scientists at the University of Bristol and the University of Warwick in the UK analyzed data from questionnaires filled out by 11,300 parents when their babies were eight months of age
Coping with body image issues
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
Introducing exotic flavours
Picky eaters come in every shape, size and age. Parents lament how hard it is to get little ones to eat outside of their comfort zones. Indian food experts, cooking school instructors, authors and spice gurus Preena Chauhan and her
Preventing homesickness
Although parents may worry that their children will be homesick at camp, in fact, most children make the transition easily and happily. Those who do experience some pangs of homesickness quickly overcome the problem when an empathetic couns
Enjoy recession-driven travel deals
Travellers are finding the silver lining of the current economic climate is the availability of some incredible travel values. Hotel, airfare and vacation package prices are all down significantly from last year, helping to make travel more
Getting the family into fitness
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
Childhood Asthma
Whether it’s mild, moderate or severe, all levels of asthma need to be taken seriously. Children are constantly exposed to triggers and can catch infections that may cause serious respiratory symptoms, which is why asthma needs to be mana
Kids Cold Season
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
Simple ways to teach children charitable giving
Simple ways to teach children charitable giving. By Jennifer Vaughn. Giving to others has proven benefits of increasing overall life-satisfaction, and in children, has been shown to reduce problem behaviours. Studies conducted within the pa
All Aboard for Safety
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
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
End dinnertime drama for picky eaters
End dinnertime drama for picky eaters. Many parents face a battle of wills around the dinner table. Fights over food are a common stress of raising children. Kate Kelly, Managing Editor for American Baby Magazine, has said that 50 per
Ending dinnertime drama
Many parents face a battle of wills around the dinner table. Fights over food are a common stress of raising children