6 Fun Outdoor Toys to Keep Kids Active
Kids complaining that they’re bored over the weekend? These toys will offer countless hours of entertainment
Vogue Comes Down on Using Underage Models
Vogue says no to underage models, and takes steps towards promoting a healthy body image
Is Your Teen Hooked on Caffeine?
4 Ways to Help Your Child Cut Back on Sodium
Worried about the amount of sodium your child is eating? Here are some easy ways to help cut back
Family Health: Avoiding Germs at the Mall During Holiday Shopping Season
Pushing the Exercise Limits: How Much is Too Much For a Child?
Family Health: Calgary Schools to Ban Junk Food by 2012
Family Health: Why Team Sports Are Only Part of the Childhood Obesity Solution
Family Health: New Research Says Vaccines Are Safer Than You Might Think
Children and Weight Issues: The Problem With “Maggie Goes on a Diet”
Family Health: What Influences Teens to Have Sex?
Family Health: Hand-Washing Lessons in Schools Could Decrease Sick Days, Says Study
Could a Cellphone Be Harmful to Your Child’s Health?
Family Health: Will Changes to McDonald’s Happy Meals Really Make Them Healthier?
Family Health: Should Dangerously Obese Children Be Taken Out of Parents’ Care?
25 Free Samples You’ll Love
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First Aid Tips On How to Deal With Bumps and Bruises
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Better Sleep Now: Teens and Adults
Dr. Eva Libman, a sleep researcher associated with McGill University in Montreal, helps create better sleep habits for teens and ...
Family Smarts: Better Sleep NOW
Although we start out with the best of intentions, it doesn't take long for routines to fall apart and for ...
How to Beat the Odds Against: High Cholesterol
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How to Beat the Odds Against: Depression
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How to Beat the Odds Against: Prediabetes
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How to Beat the Odds Against: Osteoarthritis
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How to Beat the Odds Against: High Blood Pressure
Youth doesn't necessarily protect kids from serious conditions and diseases. Find out if your child is at risk and strive ...
How to Beat the Odds Against Serious Conditions and Diseases
Youth doesn't necessarily protect kids from serious conditions and diseases. Find out if your child is at risk and strive ...
16 Natural Solutions for Common Illness Symptoms
They’re no longer the stuff of folk remedy and Grandma’s medicine cabinet: Seventy-one percent of Canadians report that they regularly ...
Your Teen and Over-the-Counter Meds
What your teen needs to know about over-the-counter medicines
Preparing Your Teen for Solo Doctor’s Visits
Is Your Teen Ready To Manage Their Own Health Care?
Answers to Your Most Awkward Sexuality Questions
No matter how well prepared you think you are, when it comes to talking to your kids about sex, there ...
40 Fun Free Things Your Family Will Love
From yoga and cooking classes, to iphone apps, it's all here! Want more free stuff? Check out our selection of ...
Keeping Kids Active Over the March Break
Canadian Family speaks to Ken Achenbach, Canadian snowboarding legend and founder/director of Camp of Champions about how to keep ...
Kids’ Food Allergies are Not Nuts
This article and other hot button topics including infidelity, teaching morality ...
Easy Ways to Eat Healthy
Considering the societal push to eat healthy, buy organic and receive better nutrition, it is no wonder confused consumers are ...
Teens and Energy Drinks
What you need to know about the energy drinks your teen is consuming
Debunking 8 Myths about Winter Illnesses
Outdated beliefs die hard when it comes to winter illness. With cold and flu season now upon us, read on ...
7 Products That Can Help Your Child Sleep
Getting your kids to sleep can be hard, and sometimes getting them up is even harder! Here are a few ...
Your Most Pressing Health Questions Answered
We asked you to send us your most pressing questions regarding your child’s health. Here are the answers from Dr. ...
Top 10 Nutrients Your Kids Need
Not sure if your kids are getting enough of the good stuff? Our handy guide will help you out.
How to Help Your Depressed Teen
Is your teen more than just sad? Find out what you can do
The Effects of Lack of Sleep on Your Child
A new study shows a correlation between a lack of Z's and early obesity in children
Guide to Spring Allergies
Everything you need to know about seasonal allergies
Having the Menstration Conversation with Your Daughter
How to talk to your preteen about getting her first period
The Best Ways to Load up on Vitamin D
How to get more vitamin D
Why Food Allergies Are on the Rise
Why there are more food allergies today, and what happens next
What You Need to Know About Sugar
Is the sweet stuff the worst thing in your family's diet? Here's what we found out
A Guide to Winter Illnesses
The best tips from top experts - including grandma - on how to deal with this year's winter illnesses
Getting Your Night Owl Teen into A Good Routine
Skin Care at Every Age
As you age, your skin’s needs change. Here’s what you should know to look good and feel your best at ...
Helping Your Teen Manage Grief
When your teen loses someone dear for the first time, here's how to help them cope
The Facts About Head Injuries
New information about head injuries you need to know
Keeping Lice Out of Your (Kid’s) Hair
How to keep the dreaded bugs at bay
Guide to Better Water Bottles
Send your student back to school with one of these BPA-free drink canteens
Balancing Alternative and Conventional Medicine
For these three families, a combination of alternative and conventional medicine is the answer
How to Bolster Your Daughter’s Self Esteem
It's old news that most girls, at some point in their lives, have self-esteem problems. And those girls can grow ...
Spring Allergy Guide
Everything you need to know if you have an allergic child, and even if you don't
Helping Your Teen Through Their First Break-Up
What you can do (and not do) to help your teen through her rough time
10 Easy Ways for Your Family to Go Green
Check out these ten easy ways to get your family going green
What You Need to Know About Salt
We've been hearing a lot about salt and sodium in the news lately - here's what we found out when ...
How Superbugs Develop and What We Can Do About it
What's the hype? Tim Johnson finds out where superbugs come from and how we can fight back
Trends for Healthier Eating
Couple the demands of a busy life and your kids' constant pleas for junk, and doing the right thing all ...
Top Exfoliator Picks
For frequent exfoliation, there are many options. Choose the one that’s best for you
Teens & Sex: What they Want you to Know
Think you have teen sexuality all figured out? This quiz will put your knowledge to the test
Helping your teen adjust to a regular sleep schedule
Now's the time to get your teen on track for back to school
Top Picks for Big-Kid Bikes
Our testers hit the paths to find the best rides for budding bikers
4 Ways to Be Safe in the Sun
Ensure that your children have a healthy summer with these tips
Get outside and get in shape
Tips for staying active and healthy while enjoying the summer sun
Finding the right doctor
Pediatrician? Family Practitioner? Here's how to find a physician that fits
Preventing accidents in the water
Read this before you head down to the lake, pool or beach this summer
Spa Escapes for Moms and Kids
They've always been mom's first choice, but spa vacations aren't just for adults anymore. Pack your bags and get everyone ...
How to Choose the Right Sport for Your Family
Find out which of Canada's top 10 sports is for your kid, PLUS check out our list of parenting ...
Sleepover Rules
Dos and don'ts for sleepover success
Get More Sleep
10 solutions that will have tots, teens and yes, even you, sleeping more soundly.
Walk Your Way to a Healthier Family
13 fun ways to get your clan moving with zero whining
Quiz: How Healthy is Your Child?
Find out how your kids rates on the wellness scale and then take action to improve (or maintain) her health. ...
The Sleep Needs of Teens
Find out when to wake them up and when to let them slumber
Trampoline Safety
Easy ways to keep kids safe while they bounce