Squeezable Baby Food Pouches: Bad for Teeth?

These handy squeeze pouches full of organic pureed food in clever combos have become a lifesaver for busy parents. But these pouches may actually be harmful to growing teeth.

Camp Safety Tips for Parents

"Will my child be safe at camp?" is the single most important question when sending a child to camp. Some guidelines for parents to prepare kids and raise awareness regarding safety at summer camps.

Squeezable Baby Food Pouches: Bad for Teeth?

These handy squeeze pouches full of organic pureed food in clever combos have become a lifesaver for busy parents. But these pouches may actually be harmful to growing teeth.

Playground Safety

For kids, Spring signals ice cream weather, when kids take their own kind of vacation — to the playground. It's important for parents to make sure that faulty equipment, improper surfaces, and careless behaviour don't ruin the fun.

Petting Zoo Safety

Kids love going to petting zoos to get up close and personal with cute farm animals. While the experience can be fun and educational, parents need to be aware of the potential health risks and how to avoid them.

Green Gifts for Mother's Day!

It's Mother's Day and the hottest in-thing this year is going green! It's also fitting since we just celebrated Earth Month in April. Make this a memorable Mother's Day by giving mom an eco-friendly gift.

Best Green Toys for Kids

It's Earth Month so we're showing off some non-toxic, eco-friendly toys that are fun for kids and planet-friendly. Green toys provide the same play as other toys and help teach children the importance of the environment. They're much safer for kids too!

Great Green Books for Kids

Have your kids catch up on some great earth-friendly reads! Here are some top green books for kids (and grown-ups). You're never too young or old to learn about the earth and how to help protect it!

Health Dangers of Drinking Soda

Before you or your children take a sip, learn about the risks associated with this sugary drink. More and more findings show that sugary drinks increase the risk of obesity or weight gain. These drinks aslo bring on a number of other health issues.

Fruit Juices

Fruit juice can be a healthy source of vitamin C and an extra source of water for infants. More than 90% of all infants consume fruit juices by the time they reach the age of 1 year. How much should they consume?

Dr. Maurice Levy

Sneak in Veggies and Fruit into your Child’s Diet

March is National Nutrition Month. 
Here are some quick, easy and sneaky ways to get more veggies and fruits into your kids’ favourite meals.

Healthy Snacks for Growing Children

Many young children are unable to eat at a single sitting to keep them going until the next meal. Snacks may become an important part of your child's nutrition and enhance their nutritional intake.

Dr. Maurice Levy

Safety 1st Gates Recall

The wooden slats on the gate can detach, posing a fall hazard to infants and toddlers. Health Canada and Dorel Distribution Canada have received 4 reports of incidents, including one minor injury.

Carry Handles on Bugaboo Cameleon3 Strollers Recall

If the load limit is exceeded, the carry handle may break away from the pram body/seat frame and result in a potential fall hazard and choking hazard.

Imaginarium Activity Walker Recall

Small parts of the Imaginarium Activity Walker may separate, and these small components pose a choking hazard to young children.

Sesame Street Learn to Play Drumset Recall

A paper tab used to put together the drum can become separated or detach from the toy and pose a choking hazard to young children.

Opening Doors to Sport & Recreation

Kids participate in sport and activities for many reasons and avoid it for an equal number of reasons. Here's how to get them involved.

Mike Perozak

Golf for Kids

As with any sport, the only way to get better at the game is to practice. Golf is an extremely detailed sport, and even those who are naturals have to spend years and years training.

Dog Safety for Children

Here are some helpful tips to keep your kids safe from dogs, featuring information for parents and rules for kids.

Bark Busters Home Dog Training

Play Date Checklist

When a child wants to go to at a friend's house, a responsible parent asks some basic questions. Rarely does it occur to a parent to ask if the family has a dog.

Joan Orr and Teresa Lewin of Doggone Safe