Tests and Stress
Melatonin, the miracle sleeping pill?
In recent years, the popularity of melatonin has skyrocketed, along with the increase in taking medications like Ritalin - for ADHD - that can increase sleep problems.
9 to 12 years old
Tests and Stress
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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 18, 2020
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.
May 18, 2020
Relationships with Others
The little favourite
Is it really possible to love one child more than the other? This fear goes through many parents’ minds. Yet it is true that we do not love all our children the same way, without necessarily preferring one to another.
May 11, 2020
Behaviours and Discipline
Should we reward children?
Just like punishments, rewards are given to control children. The difference only lies in the fact that one is more positive than the other. We want the child to continue behaving well so we buy it in some way.
April 6, 2020
Behaviours and Discipline
Discipline is more than punishment!
Wondering how you can supervise your children more effectively without increasingly threatening and punishing? Read these tips from Nancy Doyon.
March 30, 2020
Relationships with Others
Managing your children’s friends
From the first day of school, our children’s friends have an important role in their lives. Here is a little guide to help you find out how to manage the friends, the visits, and the day trips.
February 24, 2020
Sexuality
Nudity and modesty
A young child running around naked, a breastfeeding mom who shows her breasts a lot more than she used to, a father running out of the shower. How should we deal with nudity?
February 17, 2020
Relationships with Others
Kids' love stories
Most children will experience at least one « love story » before reaching puberty. What about your child? Have they already had a first love?
February 3, 2020
Relationships with Others
My child is often absentminded!
Do you find yourself often repeating phrases like "Hello? Is anyone there?" ? If so, it seems that your child is often absentminded. Here's how to help your distracted children stay concentrated.
January 20, 2020
Natural Alternatives
Recurrent infections in children
Does your child have another bad cough that wakes you up at night, a runny nose, otitis, bronchitis, and antibiotics? Winter can be stressful for children and even more so for parents.
January 13, 2020
Relationships with Others
10 must-have manners
Good manners have changed a lot over the years but some attentions never go out of style. To raise a polite and well-liked child, here are ten must-have manners.
December 30, 2019
Special Files
Holidays games and activities
Looking for inspiration to stay busy and entertained during the Holidays ? We have great suggestions for the whole family!
Children and Santa
We rediscover Christmas through the eyes of children : meeting Santa Claus, writing him a letter, seeing all the colorful parades, the movies we love to watch in anticipation of the big night…
