Building a stronger relationship with your child may be easier than you think.
You say you want a revolution - a food revolution, that is. May 19th is Food Revolution Day. Find out how you and the family can celebrate.
Do you need to slavishly follow the 'rules' of attachment parenting to have a happy, secure child?
Dear Dr. Pat: Our three-year-old wakes up two to four times each night and it’s exhausting! What can we do about it?
Learn how to keep your child’s birthday memorable and instill the values that really matter.
Parents play a crucial role throughout the developmental process, particularly when it comes to language acquisition. Find out more.
Getting kids to participate in food preparation is a perfect way for them to learn an important life skill - and make Mom feel special.
I don’t really want to send my son to daycare, but the grandparents say that it’s better for him to be with other kids. Is it better for a child to go to daycare or to stay at home?
The physical and psychological benefits associated with frequent playtime may surprise you. Find out more.
Dear Dr. Pat: What is meaner: bullying or cyberbullying?
Dirt, water, and the outdoors: kids and gardens are a great match. These tips will help you get started.
Educating kids about dogs' body language and how they react to human behaviour can reduce the risk of dog bites.
Dear Dr. Pat: We are going on vacation for the first time without our three-year-old son. He will be staying with his grandparents. How can we prepare him?
Doctors should avoid prescribing codeine-based painkillers to children, researchers say.
Dear Dr. Pat: How should you tell a child they were conceived using new reproductive technology?
Parents are their kids' role models in all things, including nutrition. Read Francy the Foodie's advice on modelling healthy habits for your kids.
Some adults just assume kids won’t like vegetables. Francy the Foodie explains how to defeat this self-fulfilling prophecy.
How do I know if my child is being bullied? What are the signs? In this video Dr. Debra Pepler talks about what to do if your child is being bullied and how you can help deal with it.
What if your child is bullying others? Dr. Debra Pepler talks to us about this touchy subject and offers some pointers on how you can correct bullying behaviour in your child.
How often has your child come home telling you that they are being singled out in a class? In this video, Dr. Debra Pepler shares a few tips about how to navigate and deal with a bullying teacher.
In this part of our bullying series, Dr. Debra Pepler helps clarify some common misconceptions about bullying and bullying behaviour.
My teenage son has a very noticeable skin condition. What can I do to help others understand and accept people who look
Raising children is hard; especially when they won't speak up for themselves. Watch as Dr. Debra Pepler shows some techniques that can help your child in their social interactions and help bolster their self esteem.
How can you get your kids to try new foods? Read Francy the Foodie's advice for parents.
Watch Dr. Debra Pepler as she talks about the impact of Cyber bullying on your child, and how to help them.
What can you do to ensure that your child's school environment is a healthy one? How can you build strong relationships with a school's staff? Watch as Dr. Debra Pepler talks us through some steps that you can use to help your child at his or her school.
In this portion of our bullying series, Dr. Debra Pepler talks to us about what makes a bully and if there is anything we can do at home to correct bullying behaviour.
Does sugar give you diabetes? Is brown sugar better? Learn the facts about sugar and sweetness.
Dear Dr. Pat: My three-year-old son always begs to watch TV. How do I set reasonable limits around this and stop all the begging?
A guide for parents on helping their toddler, school-aged child, tween or teenager become financially literate.