Safety & Prevention

6 Ways To Improve Your Confidence As a Parent

Written By Lauren Keegan, Registered Psychologist
On October 26, 2018

Last Updated on October 28, 2018

Let’s be honest. There’s no such thing as the perfect parent, and striving for perfection only sets yourself up for failure. Parents are human and humans make mistakes. Sometimes we let our emotions

What Causes School Shootings and How to Stop Them

Written By Catherine Munson, M.D.
On February 23, 2018

Last Updated on January 9, 2019

This article examines possible causes for school shootings, what evidence there is to support them, and what can be done based on the evidence.

How to Declutter Your Home for Safety

Written By Rachel Fink
On January 2, 2018

Last Updated on January 3, 2018

Out with the old, in with the new. As we celebrate a new year, many people—parents specifically—resolve to reduce the clutter in their homes and turn over a new, more organized leaf. This goal is not

Experts Pick: The Best & Safest Convertible Car Seats of 2019

Written By Chana Roberts

Last Updated on March 17, 2019

Choosing and using the right convertible car seat can be a matter of life and death. Literally. Car accidents are one of the leading causes of preventable child deaths and injuries. And that means you

Everything You Need to Know About the Chicken Pox (Varicella) Vaccine

Written By Carla Brock, MD FRCPI PhD
On March 3, 2019

Last Updated on March 3, 2019

‘But, do I really need to vaccinate my kids against chickenpox’ is a really common question that parents ask doctors. The fact that the questions starts with ‘but’ tells us that the parents have

Trampoline Safety for Parents: How To Prevent Serious Injuries

Written By Rachel Fink
On December 1, 2017

Last Updated on December 26, 2017

Trampolines have been a backyard staple for decades, providing entertainment for generations of children. While most kids find the springy shenanigans irresistible, parents and guardians may be a bit hesitant

Pictures Explain: Why You MUST Keep Your Child Rear-Facing As Long As Possible

Written By Rachel Fink
On August 23, 2017

Last Updated on March 18, 2018

With these simple pictures you will understand why it’s so important to follow car seat safety instructions. Explained in a way you may never have seen before.

Child Passenger Safety: The Definitive Guide

Written By Rachel Fink
On June 26, 2017

Last Updated on December 14, 2018

Car accidents are the #1 killer of children ages 1-14. Yet 3 out of 4 people use their car seats incorrectly, even though using a child restraint properly can reduce the risk of death by up to 71% in a

Can We Blame our Parents for Our Bad Parenting Decisions?

Written By Rachel Fink
On March 27, 2017

Last Updated on January 10, 2019

We’ve all done it. Blamed our parents for why we behaved the way we did. “It is in my genes”, we say. “It is because of the way I was brought up”. A scapegoat answer that somehow justifies

The Best Travel Systems / Car Seat Stroller Combos of 2019

Written By Chana Roberts

Last Updated on March 18, 2019

Travel systems are tricky. On the one hand, they are highly popular because getting a stroller and car seat in one will save you time and money, and they are certainly very convenient to use. However there

Tips for Communicating With Your Teenager

Written By Krista Hillis Bsc Psychology & Neuroscience
On April 4, 2017

Reviewed by Kim Langdon M.D.

Last Updated on March 31, 2019

Adolescence. If only you could read their mind. You glance across the table. There they are, head down, eating dinner. And you wish for the hundredth time that week that you were a mind reader. That you

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