Learn about the possible causes of colic and ways to treat it. Colic, though upsetting for you and your baby, often goes away by three or four months of age.
Discusses pain management for common childhood pain and injuries such as ear infections, colic, and injections.
Learn about newborn nutrition, routine care and everyday health issues as well as some common physical and emotional adjustments to life after pregnancy.
Your baby will go through many changes in their first year of life. Find out how their nutrition needs change and how you can support their physical development, communication and transition to other caregivers.
Learn how prebiotics and probiotics help keep your gut healthy and which foods are good sources.
There are many reasons a child may need to go to the Emergency Department. This page highlights common conditions such as cough and injuries such as bone fractures.
Learn about infantile spasms, a type of epilepsy. Learn how infantile spasms are diagnosed and treated, and who can help you and your baby.
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2 minutes; Ages 7–11
A walk through the pathology lab, where doctors examine blood and other bodily fluids, organs and tissues.
A list of helpful glossary terms for Teens Taking Charge Managing Your Hemophilia program.
An in-depth description of the potential side effects of chemotherapy for children suffering from brain tumours.
An in-depth description of what to expect for a child undergoing brain surgery for brain tumours.
Learn about pain relief medication and how to administer it, including patient controlled analgesia.
Physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists are health care professionals who can help children with heart conditions recover after surgery.
Learn the math skills expected of your child at different stages.
Read about chronic illness and ways to cope. Congenital heart disease is a common example. While it can often be well managed, it never goes away.
