9 to 12 years old

Entertaining kids on the road

Vacations are known for their long road trips and children aren’t known for their patience! Here are some tips on how to entertain your kids on the road and make your trips more enjoyable!

July 8, 2019

Infections, Diseases and Booboos

The swimmer’s ear

Your child, the little fish, oozes out of the water with a throbbing pain in their ear. They probably developed swimmer’s ear and it should be treated immediately. It could also be prevented!

July 8, 2019

Infections, Diseases and Booboos

Treating sunburn

With summer upon us, we are all looking forward to being able to enjoy the sun and good weather! But be careful, you must be wary of sunburns, especially for your little ones!

July 1, 2019

Problems

Summer homework, tutor and follow-up

The school year is ending and you don't want your kid to forget their good work ethic, or maybe, you want them to develop a better one for next year! Should your child spend their summer with pens, papers and piles of books? Sylvie Desmarais gives you advice.

July 1, 2019

Infections, Diseases and Booboos

Mouth wounds and infections

When does a mouth wound deserve your attention? What should you do? When should you react? Here are a few useful tips.

June 24, 2019

Vacations and Holidays

Keeping your kids safe when you travel

Family travel requires much more organization, but when you are well prepared, travelling with children can be an amazing adventure filled with beautiful memories!

June 17, 2019

Family life

Outdoor chores ideas for kids

A great way to forge your kids’ character is to get them to help you with chores around the house. Here are some outdoor chores ideas they will love to help you with!

June 10, 2019

Tests and Stress

Melatonin, the miracle pill for sleep?

In recent years, the popularity of melatonin has skyrocketed, along with the increase in taking medications like Ritalin - for ADHD - that can increase the problems of dysregulation of sleep.

June 3, 2019

Food Allergies

Out and about: Tips for eating at restaurants when your child has allergies

Eating out can be challenging when you have a child with allergies. Try these useful tips and have a successful, worry-free outing.

May 20, 2019

Food Allergies

Oral immunotherapy and food allergies

A new oral immunotherapy program to treat food allergies is now available at CHU Sainte-Justine Hospital. A first in Quebec where there are 60,000 children living with a food allergy.

May 20, 2019

Relationships with Others

Mothers and daughters: friends or foes?

Mothers and daughters are fierce competitors that admire each other. Sometimes friends, sometimes rivals, they always have very emotional relationships!

May 20, 2019

Relationships with Others

I don’t recognize my child anymore

You raised your child well by teaching them politeness and respect... or so you thought. Have you noticed a change in behavior in your child? Are you starting to worry? Read up on this completely normal phase that all children go through.