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Eczema: School and activities

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Learn how to help your child with eczema (atopic dermatitis) at school, with physical activities and swimming.

Eczema: Coping with eczema

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Learn how to help your child and your family cope with eczema (atopic dermatitis).

Eczema (atopic dermatitis)

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Learn what atopic dermatitis is and what you can do to help your child cope.

Eczema: Seasonal changes

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Eczema (atopic dermatitis) can be worse in cold, dry weather or when your child is hot and sweaty. Find out how you can help your child.

Side of a child's foot with patch of darker grey-brown skin below ankle

Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and hypopigmentation

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Find out why skin can sometimes change colour after inflammation or trauma and how to manage it.

Cold sores (herpes simplex)

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Information on cold sores (herpes simplex): what they are, common signs and symptoms, causes, complications and how to treat.

Dark circles under the eyes

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Learn about what can cause dark circles under your child's eyes.

Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE)

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Information for children, adolescents and their families about eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), a disorder that involves inflammation and swelling of the esophagus.

Diaper rash

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

Dermatology

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Information about common skin conditions such as eczema, diaper rash, sunburn, warts, head lice, hair loss, birthmarks and more. Also learn about first aid and everyday care so your child can have healthy hair, skin and nails.

Seasonal allergies

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Learn about common symptoms and treatments for seasonal allergies.

Neuroinflammatory disorders

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Neuroinflammatory disorders are conditions in which inflammation affects the central nervous system (the brain, spinal cord, and/or optic nerves).

Cellulitis

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Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatment of this serious skin infection.

Dry skin

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An overview of the signs, symptoms and treatment options for your child's dry skin.

Asthma: Overview and care

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Asthma is a condition that affects your child’s lungs. Learn about how to care for your child after a hospital visit.

Scabies

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Scabies is a skin condition caused by mites. Learn what to look for and how it is treated.

Chest pain in children

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Learn about causes and treatment of chest pain in children.

Keratosis pilaris

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Keratosis pilaris is a common rash that results in bumps on the skin. Learn what causes keratosis pilaris and how it is diagnosed and treated.

Coping with Pain

Kids

Therapeutic clown Soleil and Child Life Specialist Rachel share tips to help us cope when we are in pain. Deep breathing, using a Hoberman sphere (breathing ball), is featured in this video.
Please note that this video was filmed prior to COVID-19.

Coping styles in children

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Coping styles in children with an illness vary. Learn your child's coping style.

Coping with your emotions

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When anticipating scoliosis surgery, there are a wide range of emotions to be felt. Read about fears, feelings and coping advice from other teens.

Bath time for newborn babies

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How to effectively make bath time easier for your newborn. Information on giving a newborn baby a sponge bath is provided, as well as safety tips.

Coping with a diagnosis of congenital heart defects

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Read about coping with a diagnosis. While the diagnosis may be upsetting, the good news is that a child's pain is no longer a mystery.

Negative coping when you are under stress

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Negative coping includes the use of alcohol, drugs, overeating and other risky or aggressive behaviours to cope with stress or anxiety. Find out what you can do to avoid these behaviours or seek support for negative coping.

Coping with Pain with Help from a Child Life Specialist

Kids

In this edition: Child life specialists, Rachael, Alexis, and Katie talk about staying relaxed by creating a coping plan when we are nervous and stressed.Do you do any of the these activities?
Please note that this video was filmed prior to COVID-19.

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Eczema: School and activities

Eczema: Coping with eczema

Eczema (atopic dermatitis)

Eczema: Seasonal changes

Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and hypopigmentation

Cold sores (herpes simplex)

Dark circles under the eyes

Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE)

Diaper rash

Dermatology

Seasonal allergies

Neuroinflammatory disorders

Cellulitis

Dry skin

Asthma: Overview and care​

Scabies

Chest pain in children

Keratosis pilaris

Coping with Pain

Coping styles in children

Coping with your emotions

Bath time for newborn babies

Coping with a diagnosis of congenital heart defects

Negative coping when you are under stress

Coping with Pain with Help from a Child Life Specialist

Asthma: Overview and care