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Folliculitis

Folliculitis occurs when the hair follicle becomes inflamed or infected. Learn about the causes and treatment for this skin condition.

Hidradenitis suppurativa

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that causes painful bumps and boils to develop in the folds of the skin. Learn about the signs, symptoms and treatment of HS.

Boils (abscesses)

An overview of boils (abscesses) including the symptoms, treatments and treatment options.

Learning Hub

Kids Index

Health games and videos for kids.

Lifestyle choices and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

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

Valganciclovir and ganciclovir

Healthy Living & Prevention

Biologic agents and JIA

Hemophilia glossary

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

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

Monitoring your diet and fluid intake after a liver transplant

Disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) for JIA

Book Stretch

​In this edition: Child life specialist, Rachael, and Librarian, Brian, practice book stretching.
Please note that this video was filmed prior to COVID-19.

Monarch's Mission

25 minutes; Ages 11 and under

Choose your captain and complete missions in space by learning to recognize emotions and respond to them appropriately.

Gender and identity: Support and resources

A list of resources for young people who may be questioning their gender identity or sexual orientation.

Steps towards independence

Discover strategies and tips to help your teen become more independent and take control of their own health care.

Gender and identity: Support and resources

A list of resources for young people and families who may be questioning their gender identity or sexual orientation.

Insulin pumps

Learn how insulin pumps work, if they're right for your child and what the potential concerns are.

Household poisons and hazards: Bathroom

Learn about the common items in your bathroom that may be hazardous to children and what you should do if they are accidentally consumed.

5 4 3 2 1 Grounding

Take a break with Emily as she does this kid-friendly 5 4 3 2 1 grounding exercise. Brain breaks are activities that help us calm our brains and relax our bodies! Please note that this video was filmed prior to COVID-19.

Physical activity: Guidelines for children and teens

Learn about the guidelines for daily physical activity, sleep and screen time for babies, children and teens.