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Diaper rash

Diaper rash is a common skin irritation that affects babies and toddlers. Learn how to treat it and the best way to prevent it.

Healthy Living & Prevention

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Health games and videos for kids.

Valganciclovir and ganciclovir

Low-sodium, low-potassium and low-phosphorus diet

Lifestyle choices and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

Biologic agents and JIA

Hemophilia glossary

A list of helpful glossary terms for Teens Taking Charge Managing Your Hemophilia program.

Monitoring your diet and fluid intake after a liver transplant

The Pathology Lab

2 minutes; Ages 7–11

A walk through the pathology lab, where doctors examine blood and other bodily fluids, organs and tissues.

Contributors

The AboutKidsHealth team works closely with the health-care professionals at The Hospital for Sick Children in the development and review of the health information on AboutKidsHealth.ca

Kids on Bullying

2:19; Ages 4–8

Hear from other kids about what bullying is, the different types of bullying, and why someone might bully.

Acceptance

30 minutes; Ages 8–13

Click through conversations to learn about building relationships on common interests, traits and experiences.

Heart conditions and complementary and alternative therapies

Learn about complementary and alternative therapies and what to consider before you try them.

School and children with heart disease

Learn how congenital heart disease can affect a child’s experience in school.

Scoliosis and emotional issues

Having scoliosis can be emotionally upsetting for young children and teenagers. Find out about some common issues they face, such as negative self-image and increased stress.

Effective management of diabetes care at home

Proper diabetes care at home includes sharing responsibility and creating and maintaining a routine. Find out how to do this in a way that works for your family.

Diabetes in the classroom

An overview of what to expect when a child with diabetes starts school and how it will impact their life at school.

Chemotherapy for rhabdoid tumours

This page describes the use of chemotherapy for rhabdoid tumours.

Relaxation with Rachael - The Animals Guided Imagery

​Hang out with Rachael as she walks you through an animal-themed calming and sleepy guided relaxation. Perfect for before bed or when you're feeling anxious or stressed.
*Please note that this video was filmed prior to COVID-19.

Get Your Body Moving

Therapeutic clown A. Leboo and Child Life Specialists tell us why it is important to get your body moving, even if it is a little painful, to help your body heal. Here are some examples of simple exercises.
Please note that this video was filmed prior to COVID-19.