This article describes what to consider when your child decides to become a vegetarian.
Find tips on how to manage changes in your child's diet so that they have no impact on your child's health.
Babies, children and adults all need iron to keep their bodies healthy. Discover sources of iron and how to get enough.
Find out how to help your child manage a sesame seed allergy.
Find out how to help your child manage a soy allergy.
Chylothorax occurs when the fluid that digests fat builds up around the lungs. Learn how a minimal fat diet can help to reduce chylothorax.
Health games and videos for kids.
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A list of resources for young people who may be questioning their gender identity or sexual orientation.
25 minutes; Ages 11 and under
Choose your captain and complete missions in space by learning to recognize emotions and respond to them appropriately.
In this edition: Child life specialist, Rachael, and Librarian, Brian, practice book stretching.Please note that this video was filmed prior to COVID-19.
2:19; Ages 4–8
Hear from other kids about what bullying is, the different types of bullying, and why someone might bully.
30 minutes; Ages 8–13
Click through conversations to learn about building relationships on common interests, traits and experiences.
A list of helpful glossary terms for Teens Taking Charge Managing Your Hemophilia program.
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
2 minutes; Ages 7–11
A walk through the pathology lab, where doctors examine blood and other bodily fluids, organs and tissues.
A bone marrow transplant may be a treatment for some types of cancer. Read about what to expect before, during and after a bone marrow transplant.
