Chalazion is a blocked gland in an eyelid. Learn how it is treated.
Health games and videos for kids.
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A list of helpful glossary terms for Teens Taking Charge Managing Your Hemophilia program.
In this edition: Child life specialist, Rachael, and Librarian, Brian, practice book stretching.
25 minutes; Ages 11 and under
Choose your captain and complete missions in space by learning to recognize emotions and respond to them appropriately.
A list of resources for young people who may be questioning their gender identity or sexual orientation.
30 minutes; Ages 8–13
Click through conversations to learn about building relationships on common interests, traits and experiences.
2:19; Ages 4–8
Hear from other kids about what bullying is, the different types of bullying, and why someone might bully.
This resource contains both general diabetes information and a series of educational videos about diabetes management and nutrition.
2 minutes; Ages 7–11
A walk through the pathology lab, where doctors examine blood and other bodily fluids, organs and tissues.
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
Impacts of chronic pain on children are discussed, including impact on mood, school, socializing, hobbies, sleep, and family.
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.
Find out the answers to several frequently asked questions about scoliosis from leading spine surgeons. Trusted answers from The Hospital for Sick Children.
Crutches are used to take the weight off an injured leg. Find instructions for how to use crutches, including how to go up and down the stairs.
Find out about the use of biologic agents in the treatment of JIA including what biologics are, how they work, safety considerations and side effects, and the biologics that are currently available to treat JIA.
