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Living with asthma

Optimizing your child’s asthma management can help them lead a normal, healthy life. Learn about asthma triggers, exercising with asthma, and asthma management at school.

Mumps

Learn about signs and symptoms of mumps and how to manage it in your child.

Other types of cancer

There are many types of cancer that can be diagnosed in children and teenagers. Learn about where to find information on different cancers and the types of questions you can ask your health-care team.

Chronic pain: How to assess in young children

Discover the signs of chronic pain in a young child and how chronic pain is assessed in medical settings.

Early childhood educators' and daycare staff's guide to celiac disease

Learn about celiac disease and the strict gluten-free diet to create a safe environment for children with celiac disease at your childcare centre.

Neonatal neurodevelopmental follow-up recommendations: 36 month visit

Recommendations to encourage neurodevelopment in babies at 36 months old who are patients in the neonatal developmental follow-up clinic.

Talking with your health-care team

Your health-care team is there to support you and answer any questions you might have. Find out how much you should share with them, how to talk to your team on your own and what to do if they can't answer your questions.

Developmental paediatricians

Developmental paediatricians are doctors who specialize in child development. Learn what they do and how they can help your child.

Making the most of your clinic visit

Talking to your health-care team can be difficult, especially for teenagers. Learn tips to help you feel more comforable speaking with your health-care team.

Monitoring after scoliosis surgery

After a scoliosis operation, doctors and nurses will monitor your pain and recovery using a variety of different techniques. Read about the tests they use.

Talking to your doctor

What to do while you wait for an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnostic assessment for your child

Description of next steps parents or caregivers can take while waiting for an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) assessment for their child. 

Talking to your child about illness

Learn helpful tips when talking to your child about illness.

Living with diabetes

An overview of what to expect when your child is diagnosed with diabetes, and you will need to learn to manage living with diabetes.

Deciding about a blood and marrow transplant

Deciding about a blood and marrow transplant (BMT) is a difficult decision to make. Parents can learn some tips that may help.

Making sure you understand the diagnosis of congenital heart defects

This page highlights how to ensure a diagnosis is completely understood. Asking questions to clarify the diagnosis is an acceptable and expected thing to do.

Immunosuppression: Protecting children with weak immune systems

If your child has a weak immune system learn how to protect them against infection.

Understanding your child's epilepsy diagnosis

Find out how epilepsy is diagnosed and what questions to ask to make sure you understand the diagnosis.

Assessing cancer-related pain in children

Discover the signs of cancer-related pain in children and how cancer-related pain is assessed by the health-care team.

Herpangina and hand, foot and mouth disease

Herpangina and hand, foot and mouth disease are both illnesses that are caused by the Coxsackie virus. Herpangina causes ulcers at the back of the mouth. Hand, foot and mouth disease causes blisters on any combination of the hands, feet and the mouth.

Burn wounds, healing and scars: Frequently asked questions

Find answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about your child’s burn injury and recovery. 

Sickle cell disease: Talking to your health-care team

Learn how to get the most out of your appointments with your health-care team.

Preparing for surgery and hospitalization

As a parent, you can play an important role in preparing your child for a stay in hospital. Learn about your child's operation, ask questions, and find out how you can prepare your child.

Neonatal neurodevelopmental follow-up recommendations: 18 month visit

Recommendations to encourage neurodevelopment in babies at 18 months old who have spent time in the neonatal neurodevelopment follow-up clinic.

Sex education for children: Eight tips for parents

Having 'the talk' isn't always easy. Find advice for parents and caregivers on talking to their kids about sex and reproduction.