Parents

Roll up those sleeves—again. With experts predicting a rough flu season ahead, it’s more important than ever to protect your family’s health. Let’s face it: after more than two-and-a-half years of pandemic living, a lot of Canadians are tired of hearing about vaccines, boosters and viruses in general. We’re seeing fewer masks in public spaces

Pads and tampons got you down? These products offer a more eco-friendly approach to dealing with your period. The average woman has approximately 450 periods in their lifetime, which means they go through A LOT of (typically) single-use products. Not only is that a lot of trash, but it also doesn’t help that the standard

HPV screening has replaced Pap smears in many countries, and several Canadian provinces are now following suit. Here’s why. For decades, the Pap smear has been the primary screening tool for cervical cancer in Canada, and anyone with a cervix who is over the age of 21 or who has been sexually active is advised

Turns out, you can still be lovin’ it as an adult. As a kid, the feeling of opening a Happy Meal box and discovering the week’s exclusive toy is simply magical. Once you’re a parent, you start living vicariously through your kiddos’ McDonald’s meals, feeling a wave of nostalgia with each unboxing. But now, adults

I’ve been actively teaching my little one about consent since she was five months old. Penny* may not be able to verbalise “no” or “stop” just yet, but she is definitely communicating with us through her babbles, tone and gestures. I am a survivor of trauma, child abuse and rape, and I believe that a

The new online marketplace of play essentials for kids 0-4 launched today and we think you’ll love our picks. We have a cool announcement: Today’s Parent has partnered with the new online marketplace Peeka & Co. to bring parents our fave picks for toys and other little-kid essentials. As Canada’s top parenting media brand, it’s safe to say we

Understand Anger and Minimize Your Triggers When You’re in Fight, Flight, or Freeze Mode I’ve always been drawn to peaceful parenting, conscious parenting, gentle parenting – however, I have a temper! I get triggered. And most parents struggle with anger and yelling. If you’ve ever felt guilty, shamed, or “broken” because you can’t stay calm

The Children’s Runners 10 program is a stretching program developed by Washington University pediatric sports medicine specialists at the Young Athlete Center. The program focuses on 10 stretching and strengthening exercises designed to improve flexibility, strength and endurance of the muscles used for running. Visit our website for more information about our injury prevention programs:

The sight of washed-out bridges, demolished homes and uprooted old trees may bring up some questions from your kid. Here’s the best way to answer without freaking them out. Like many Canadians, I’ve been crushed to see how Hurricane Fiona wreaked havoc on the Maritimes. The sight of washed-out bridges, demolished homes and uprooted old

If you’ve never been on a Disney cruise with your family, it can seem a bit daunting. There are so many things to consider and because cruises are so unique compared to other types of vacations, it’s hard to know what to expect. Luckily, Today’s Parent is here to give you the lowdown. One of

Growth hormone deficiency affects 1 in 30,000 kids. Discover the signs to look for and when to talk to your doctor. Nathalie Kerr and her son James today Created for Nathalie Kerr first noticed something was not right about her son James’ growth when he and his twin sister were about nine months old. “There

In her role as Chief Mom Officer, the ‘Younger’ star has created a collection that’s equal parts adorable and affordable—with the cutest little shackets you’ve ever seen. Hilary Duff is a celebrity mom we can alllll relate to—from the hilarious anecdotes she shares about her kiddos (her three-year-old recently told her camp councillors that mom

As a white settler parent, I believe that it’s my responsibility to talk to my daughter about race and colonialism, and I try to take every opportunity I get. She has marched with me at rallies in support of Indigenous land rights, especially the Wet’suwet’en in BC and the people of Grassy Narrows First Nation

Excitement for the total solar eclipse is building by the day, but are you ready to watch this once-in-a-lifetime event with your family — safely? We at the St. Louis Children’s Hospital Eye Center have some tips and tricks to make sure everyone’s eyes are protected and no one misses a second of the action.

How can you ensure your child stays safe from heavy metal exposure? Dr. Trina Blythe discusses how the metals get into food and what you can do to keep your baby safe from heavy metals in their food. Discover better foods to feed your baby, learn how to prepare your child’s food to avoid heavy

To build a more inclusive future, we must not shy away from having regular conversations with our kids about race, prejudice and diversity. With the death of the Queen, there has been much interest in Harry and Meghan’s return to the UK. Like many, I have been deeply saddened by the accounts of how Meghan

8-year-old Ava loves being outside, especially when she’s fishing and swimming with family and friends. At a routine checkup at 9 months, her pediatrician saw that the left side of her body was larger than her right, and an orthopedist confirmed her to have hemihypertrophy, which has a strong link to childhood cancer. An ultrasound

Often our children don’t understand what is expected of them. Using the skill of Preventive Teaching helps a child know how to behave in any situation, reducing behavior problems. Learn more about this online parenting class by visiting http://www.smarterparenting.com/lesson/view/preventive-teaching

Dr. Laura Markham of “Aha! Parenting” endorses The Parenting Junkie for her work including her focus on independent play. **Join Present Play before doors close, May 1! www.PresentPlay.com ** “Avital is a play wizard,” says Dr Laura Markham. She helps to design an environment where child led play is nourished and they can thrive which

New parents face conflicting advice on many fronts – but one area where doctors and the American Academy of Pediatrics agree is on creating the safest sleep environment for a baby. Mom and newborn medicine physician, Dr. Jagruti Anadkat, offers the latest advice from the AAP on safe sleep. Visit Children’s MomDocs (a blog by