The Pain of Harsh Words
Watch those harsh words directed towards children. A new study out of McGill University found that emotional abuse may be as harmful as physical...
Picky Little Eaters
Got a picky eater at home? You’re not alone. Selective eating – especially among young children – is a common problem that many families...
15 Steps to Healthier, Happier Kids
The early childhood is the most important developmental stage in human life, with many crucial advancements in the physical, social, cognitive, emotional and linguistic...
Help for Kids with Rare Illnesses
The Rare Genomics Institute (RGI) is an international non-profit that gives rare disease patients access to cutting-edge research technologies. It has recently announced the...
Formula Feeding your Baby? Take extra precaution during algal bloom season
Health Canada has recently updated its advice for parents of young, bottle-fed infants when it comes to their consumption of tap water during blue-green...
How Canada Plans to Tackle Childhood Obesity
The Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care issued its latest guidelines on the prevention and management of childhood obesity. With 1 in 3...
What is torch disease?
The human body has a built-in shield that protects the vulnerable developing foetus. In most cases, even when mom falls ill, the baby is...
Does your kid need Probiotics?
Trillions of bacteria live in your child’s gut. Sound like a lot? Research shows it may not be enough; at least not enough of...
Innovation and Insight
Uncovering ground-breaking new research on the biomedical links in autism spectrum disorder.
by sonya doherty, nd
This year, one in every 165 children will receive...
Treating Young Children’s Coughs and Colds
This season, treating cold and flu symptoms is on the minds of Canadian parents. But before you reach for the usual over-the-counter medicine, you...