Fever phobia? Here’s what you need to know about kids and fevers
Fevers can be scary for parents. It is usually a sign that your child’s body is fighting an infection. A...
Returning to school with rainbow rolls
It’s that time of year again where parents, guardians and children alike are readjusting to the back-to-school routine. Planning and...
Vaccine preparation for children 6 months to 4 years old
Edited video transcript My name is Tracy Akitt. I’m a child life specialist at McMaster Children’s Hospital. Today I...
Books to help parents and kids discuss tough health topics
These books will help children understand complicated health issues and illnesses like cancer, the death of a loved one and type 1 diabetes.
Sipping strawberry smoothies in the summer
While the end of August is near, let’s not be so quick to jump from berry-infused summer drinks to the...
Tick bites and Lyme disease
Just like other insects, ticks will bite – and one type of tick can carry and transmit an infection called Lyme disease.