‘Incredibly concerning’: More U.S. teens are trying to lose weight
Teens and children are particularly vulnerable to weight-loss messaging, said one expert. Continue reading
Parenting
Your kid just caught you having sex — now what?
You should never pretend sex didn’t happen, experts say. Continue reading
Caring for the caregiver: Raising children with a disability or chronic disease
Caregivers save the Canadian health-care system more than $26 billion per year, but its often at the expense of their own health and well-being. Continue reading
Police release video of gender-reveal ‘burnout’ gone wrong in Australia
Police want parents to stop burning their tires to announce their child’s gender. Continue reading
Why most ‘dad shaming’ comes from mom
Moms are dad’s toughest critic, at least that what fathers are admitting in a new poll. Continue reading
Post-partum euphoria is more than just feeling happy — experts say it can be a ‘lethal condition’
Experts say the condition causes new moms to feel overjoyed and energized by only a few hours of sleep in the days after giving birth. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Eight ways your kids can practise their motor skills this summer
Teachers might advise parents to encourage children to read over the summer. But also important — get them working on their motor skills. Continue reading
Chrissy Teigen ‘mom-shamed’ for painting 3-year-old daughter’s nails
There are toxic chemicals in some nail polishes, but how much of it can be absorbed via your fingernails is up for debate. Continue reading
Debunking the myth of the evil stepmother
By Kim Smith Reporter
“Being a stepmom is sometimes like a dirty little secret. Like there’s a lot of shame.” Continue reading
Nicole ‘Snooki’ Polizzi gets real about mastitis, a painful breast infection
Mastitis is a common side effect of breastfeeding and is often caused by a blocked duct. Continue reading