Conditions and illnesses

For most of us, the holiday season means happy times. However, for children of divorced parents, this time of year can be a real nightmare. To avoid putting your child in the middle of negotiations or unfriendly exchanges, and thus making the holidays synonymous with bad memories, follow this helpful advice to keep the magic in Christmas… and free of conflicts.

There's a question you can't avoid. Read this article and be prepared so you won't have to come up with birds and bees...

Have a look at these practical suggestions to make sure you’re helping your child develop good eating habits.

Develop a battle plan against the flu this year. Know what you will be up against, get the facts on prevention, learn tips for a quick recovery, and find out when it is appropriate to seek further medical attention.

Summer virtually arrives overnight in Montreal. One minute we’re shovelling the snow from our driveways, the next we are digging through our summer wardrobes. Unfortunately too few of us reach for the summer essentials—a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen. According to countless sun awareness campaigns, these three items are the key to reducing your risk of melanoma--the most deadly form of skin cancer.

At what age should your child make noises, say words, point things? When should you worry?

Summer is upon us, and insects, wasps and bees are out in full force.

If your kids are spending more time swimming in a lake this summer, they may develop a minor skin infection or rash, more commonly known as “swimmer’s itch”.

Do you think you might have a bed bug infestation? Separate fact from fiction before jumping to conclusions and find out how to keep your family bed bug free throughout the year.