Latest parenting news

Latest parenting news

Too much screen time is terrible for kids. This summer, encourage them to have a low-tech, high-fun summer.

A screen-free summer for your kids? Probably unrealistic. But these five ingenious ideas might be your best bet

Research clearly shows that too much screen time is terrible for kids. Use this summer to start weaning them off tech dependence.

The ‘mom types’ trend is silly but irresistible. So which type are you: silky, crunchy, almond or … scrunchie?

The World Health Organization says the pandemic emergency is over. Everything is fine. Right, parents?

Care transition: How to prepare your adolescent for seeing a health-care provider on their own

Research shows eating dinner together as a family is good for kids and adults alike. Why is it so hard to pull off?

Provincial Politics

Pride flag is ‘welcome’ at Ontario’s publicly funded schools, education minister says

I was a writer on ‘Workin’ Moms’ — and wrestling with whether I wanted to become one

If you’re stressed about money, your kids have noticed. How to talk to them — without scaring them

‘Is this normal?’ How to help kids navigate puberty

Vision quest: what you need to know about common eye problems among kids

How to help kids develop a positive relationship with food

Her daughter nearly died after swallowing a water bead. Now this mom is warning about the dangers of the toy

Could your teen refusing to go to school be a sign of mental health disability?

Resiliency in kids: The power of ‘bouncing with’ adversity

Parenting and health

Dr. Daniel Rosenfield, a pediatric emergency physician at The Hospital for Sick Children, said you should give newborns a sponge bath two to three times a week in the early days.

Bath time, baby! How to bathe an infant safely and confidently

To keep your child comfortable when they have a fever, Dr. Natasha Collia recommends helping to keep your child cool by removing bulky clothes, applying a lukewarm cloth, giving them lukewarm baths or placing a fan near them.

What to do when temperatures rise: Tips for managing a fever

How to keep kids’ sleep schedules on track during the easy, breezy days of summer

Your guide to understanding Nutrition Facts labels

Handle with care — what you need to know about concussions

Help your child become more resilient in the face of life’s hurdles — big and small