Sexuality
My son plays like a girl
Out with the cars and dinosaurs, your son prefers princess costumes, dolls and fairies? Does your child’s behaviour worry you? This type of reaction is normal there is no need to panic.
3 to 5 years old
Sexuality
Infections, Diseases and Booboos
5th disease (or infectious erythema)
The name "5th disease" derives from its historical classification as the fifth of the classical childhood skin rashes, after measles, scarlet fever, rubella and Duke's disease.
April 3, 2011
Sexuality
Where do babies come from?
This question will inevitably come up. Curious and intrigued, your child will want to know everything about how babies are made. Here's how to broach the subject with him.
March 21, 2011
Infections, Diseases and Booboos
Frostbites
Did you know that you should never rub a frostbite, nor put it in snow or water (cold or hot)? When it's as cold as it’s been recently, we all need advice!
January 25, 2011
Relationships with Others
Sowing the seeds of friendship
For some, sowing the seeds of friendship is easy and happens naturally, but for others, it requires a bit of effort. Here are a few tips to help you support your children.
January 10, 2011
Kindergarten
Choosing a special school
For your child’s primary school, did you think about an alternative school, a special vocation school or an international school? If so, we have some useful information for you.
December 22, 2010
Tests and Stress
On the Road to Mental Positive Health
Research now shows that mental health issues often have their roots in early childhood. Let’s take a look.
December 13, 2010
Infections, Diseases and Booboos
Influenza
In Canada, the flu season normally extends from November to April, and can affect 10 to 25% of the population every year.
November 22, 2010
Infections, Diseases and Booboos
Whooping Cough (Pertussis)
Whooping cough is the most frequently reported vaccine-preventable disease in Canada.
November 22, 2010
Infections, Diseases and Booboos
Scarlet fever
Scarlet fever is different from other early childhood diseases because it is not caused by a virus, but rather by a bacteria, the group A streptococcus.
October 12, 2010
Infections, Diseases and Booboos
Hand, foot and mouth disease
The hand, foot and mouth (HFM) disease mainly affects young children during the warm summer and early fall months. Here’s how to recognize it.
September 24, 2010
Articles' hub
All you need for Halloween
Your children's Halloween party is going to be a blast! Colorful decorations, costumes, candy galore and fun family evenings are on the menu!
Back to school
In a few weeks, children will begin a new school year. Whether it be their first day or they are returning for another year, here are some articles to help you prepare.
