How do you talk to kids about money? By first understanding the way we handle money has changed, experts say Even if virtual transactions are the norm, teaching children to use cash provides the foundation for understanding a lifetime of […]
ages and stages
Seeing red
Diaper rash, or diaper dermatitis, is caused by prolonged exposure to wet or soiled diapers. The urine’s wet consistency causes the skin to be tender and become irritated or inflamed. Diaper rash can occur with snug-fitting diapers, either disposable […]
The true value of extracurricular activities
Classes, lessons not only enrich children’s lives, but increase confidence, Jen Traplin writes “I just don’t want to put my face underwater!” It was the same line, delivered at the same time, every single week. From the backseat on […]
Top five reasons to vaccinate your child
Making informed decisions about vaccinations can help your child – and those around you Becoming a parent brings happiness and excitement, but also periods of doubt and worry. We all want what’s best for our children and to make the […]
Top tips for back-to-school tech shopping
Heading off to post-secondary school is an exciting time, but it can also be stressful.
3 ways to advance your child’s reading skills
The love of reading begins at a young age, as infants are often read to by their parents.
Is your child’s car seat safely installed? Do the 6-step check
Erin Varano, a certified passenger safety technician with Graco, offers these five on-the-spot checks to help with correct car seat installation.
Talking fertility with young cancer patients
Dr. Anne Katz regularly has conversations about teen fertility.
Saving lives: Young cancer patients and the future of research
A recent report by the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer revealed an unmet need to better understand how cancer manifests itself among adolescents and young adults.
3 biggest challenges of having cancer as a young adult
No one welcomes a cancer diagnosis, but for adolescents and young adults it’s particularly traumatic.