Parents & Kids

Child development, paediatric health, and parenting through a scientific lens — helping families make informed decisions based on current research rather than guesswork.

In the interests of dental health, everyone knows it's important to brush, brush, brush — preferably with a fluoride-containing toothpaste — twice a day. And children should be taught to do so as well, even before their permanent teeth erupt.
The 'conscious uncoupling' of Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin, the Apple watch, the ice-bucket challenge, John Travolta's inability to say a name correctly - these are all events that occurred two years ago - in 2014. 
"Breast is best" is a common phrase heard on the maternity floors of hospitals.
A teething baby is a challenge for the most level-headed experienced parent.
Video games have come a long way from Frogger and Pac-Man.
Parents across the country are celebrating the first week of school. But back to school also means back to germs — eek!  Here's a few tips from Dr. Jamie Wells on how to avoid spreading the germs this school year. 
Nowadays, people are becoming nutrition savvy and choosing healthier foods. Particularly in the Western world, the quest for the ideal weight-loss-diet is driving the popularity of a high-protein/low carbohydrate lifestyle.