Resource Directory

Babies

Camps

Childcare

Courses

Eco-friendly

Education

Family Finances

Family Services

Fun

Health

Parties

Pets

Pre & Postnatal

Restaurants

Retail

Special Needs

Sports

Travel

Montreal Families Education Resource Directory schools

Montreal Families Contests Giveaways Enter to Win

Follow Us On

twitter  facebook

• Discover family activities
• Join parenting discussions
• Enter contests/giveaways
• Read about product recalls 

Archive »Featured Articles

How to have a healthy pregnancy

How to have a healthy pregnancy

Discover 5 ways to ensure your baby has the best start in life.

Vaccine protects children from the flu

Vaccine protects children from the flu

The best way to avoid getting the flu this season is to make sure family members have been inoculated.

Why one mom decided against vaccinations

Why one mom decided against vaccinations

Some parents believe that a child’s immune system will fight disease on its own but most medical professionals say it is very risky to hold back vaccines.

Youth encouraged to get HPV vaccine

Youth encouraged to get HPV vaccine

The Canadian Pediatric Society recommends that girls receive three doses of the vaccine to be fully protected.

Tips for purchasing a school bag

Tips for purchasing a school bag

The school year should start and finish with a sturdy, properly-fitted knapsack in order to avoid serious back pain in children.

A guide to over-the-counter medication for kids

A guide to over-the-counter medication for kids

A primer on what parents should know about giving their kids medication that can be purchased without prescription.

Canadians fail to use booster seats for older kids

New study reveals parents not vigilant enough about car safety

Vitamin D crucial for breastfed babies

Vitamin D crucial for breastfed babies

Parents Poll - Health

Health News 

Feb. 22 - Flu shot helps unborn babies

A new study indicates that flu shots during pregnancy can protect babies from being born underweight. Read more.

Feb. 22 - Improving physical activity

Tips from the Montreal Children's Hospital about keeping kids healthy. Read more.

Feb. 16 - Can stem cells reverse hearing loss?

Researchers are trying to determine if stem cells can repair damage done to children's ears at birth. Watch video.

Feb. 15 - Best friends are good for you

A new study shows that a best friend can help children deal with negative situations. Read more.

Feb.14 - 13 things a pediatrician won't tell you

Reader's Digest publishes an article that unveils what your child's doctor is really thinking. Read more.

Feb. 10 - Antipsychotic drugs & kids

Treating children with serious mental health issues is difficult because some medications have serious side effects. Read more.

Feb. 7 - Spanking should be illegal: report

Two decades of research shows that spanking makes kids more aggressive. Read more.

Feb. 6 - U.S. recommends routine HPV vaccination for boys

Health authorities are urging all boys age 11 to 12 to get vaccinated against the most common sexually transmitted disease. Read more.

Feb. 6 - Canadian experts recommend HPV vaccine for boys

The National Advisory Committee on Immunization said there is strong evidence that the vaccine can protect males against some cancers and genital warts. Read more.

Feb. 2 - Study examines humour and the brain

Researchers hope the study will help us understand how positive emotions, such as a sense of humour, can affect a child's well being.Read more.

Feb. 1 - Early and late puberty guide for parents

Watch this informative video with a doctor from the Montreal Children's Hospital. Watch video.

 

See more health articles.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Featured Video

A child needs to eat properly to maintain a healthy weight and continue to grow, but this can be tough for parents of picky eaters. WatchMojo.com speaks with Shani Lugasi, the nutritionist at the Montreal Children's Hospital for some meal-time advice to make sure that your child is getting the vitamins that he/she needs.

 

Click Here for More Videos!