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'Fatigue, mood swings, irritability': Is a nutritional deficiency the reason your kid might be acting out?
Canadian dietitian Abbey Sharp says a deficiency in zinc and B vitamins can sometimes cause irritability and stress.
Canadian parents advocate for organ donation as baby daughter with rare liver disease awaits transplant
To help the family, Megan Crawley's aunt started a fundraiser that's since seen more than 250 donations.
How kids can safely watch the 2024 solar eclipse: Expert tips, precautions for troublemakers, eclipse glasses and more
The total solar eclipse is a great chance for young Canadians to learn science — but is it safe?
Do you own products that were recalled this week? Our list includes a popular steamer, Walmart food chopper and more
Here's what you should do if you have any of these potentially risky items in your home.
Ron DeSantis signs bill requiring parental consent for kids to join social media platforms in Florida
Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida just signed into law a bill that requires parental consent for kids under 16 to hold social media accounts. It also completely prevents children under 14 from joining these platforms.
Kelsey McEwen shares emotional moment with daughter Charlotte, 2, in ER: 'We feel so helpless'
The Canadian TV host hopes her process helps other parents who go through the same worries.
Toronto infant hospitalized with measles. What Canadians need to know about the highly-contagious virus
The infection comes after another measles case was announced in the Greater Toronto Area earlier in the week.
Alberta proposes policy to prohibit access to puberty blockers for minors. What to know about the medication, its uses and where politicians stand
Puberty blockers are medications that postpone the onset of puberty-related changes by suppressing gonadotropin-releasing hormones
Poisoning from laundry detergent pods has gone up among older children, teens and adults. Here's why — and how to stay safe.
Children under 6 are more likely to be exposed, but a new study finds that fatal poisonings from laundry detergent pods in a recent three-year period were all in adults.
Flu, pink eye, strep throat: A guide to the common illnesses making your kid sick
What to know about illnesses like hand, foot and mouth disease and RSV — and when to call the pediatrician right away.
Parents on how lead poisoning upended their lives: 'It's been a rollercoaster of feelings'
Children under 6 are especially vulnerable to the effects of lead exposure, which is easily absorbed into their system, the CDC says.
Household chores don't have to be gendered. How parents can talk to kids about division of labour: Experts
While the division of household work has been gendered in the past, it's important to avoid isolation and resentment.
Lead toxicity: What Canadians need to know as U.S. FDA recalls apple puree pouches
More than 50 children in the U.S. had elevated levels of lead after consuming the puree.
Hilaria Baldwin's family recreates photo from last year: 'Adorable'
The 40-year-old took fans down memory lane with her husband, Alec Baldwin, and their seven kids.
The tell-tale signs your child needs glasses that more than a third of parents miss
Nearly all parents wish they'd spotted the signs their child needed glasses earlier.
Children who drink fizzy drinks daily are more likely to abuse substances in future
What we know about the current safety guidance on drinks for children.
Mum issues warning for parents after toddler suffers third degree burns from coffee
Laura Hitchings says her son had climbed onto a stool and grabbed the pot of coffee.
Just a few states ban corporal punishment in all schools. Here's why experts say it should be 'abolished.'
Experts say corporal punishment is unlikely to lead to any lasting change in a student's behavior.
You definitely need this ‘Bluey’ Advent calendar for Christmas this year
Your kids will lose all sense of chill, TBH.
Toronto restaurant prohibits guests under age 10. Should kids be banned from places?
Adrak Yorkville came under fire for its dining room policy, but it's not the first public space to ban children.
Shein is the sponsor of Toronto Kids Fashion Week. Here's why that's controversial
A sustainable lifestyle expert said the move is unlikely to have long-term negative impacts on TKFW's reputation.
Sisters buy 100-acre plot in Canada to raise children together: Should Brits do the same?
Compound living with extended family members is a growing trend in North America, but could it catch on in Britain? Experts give their verdict.
'The Eras Tour' concert movie is rated PG-13 for 'suggestive' content. Parents of Taylor Swift's young fans say they don't really care.
Even before it opens, Swift's fans have snapped up a shocking number of tickets to her new movie.
California bans food additives including red dye No. 3. Here's why these families already avoid the food coloring — and what experts say.
Parents say that red dye No. 3 causes behavioral issues in their kids so they avoid foods with the questionable ingredient.
Canadian report shows birth rates keep declining. What to know about causes, impact
A couple from Halifax opened up about health and financial issues that led to a "hard" decision.
Is ground beef dangerous? What to know after the E. coli outbreak in Calgary daycares
Alberta's chief medical officer of health says investigators believe meatloaf has "extremely high odds" of being the outbreak's source.