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Toilet learning (toilet training)

When should a child transition from diapers to a potty or toilet? Learn what signs to look for to indicate your child is ready to learn how to use the toilet and about some techniques you can use.

Constipation and soiling (encopresis) in children

Find out about what causes constipation and soiling and how you can help your child with diet, toilet routines and medications.

Bed-wetting (nocturnal enuresis) in children

Find information about how old most children are when they develop good bladder control at night. Also learn about some of the causes of bed-wetting and what you can do to help your child.

Bladder Training for Kids

7:04; Ages 6–11

Becky the Bladder and Will the Water Bottle explain how drinking water and peeing regularly help keep the bladder healthy.

Anorectal malformation

Learn what treatment is available if your child is diagnosed with anorectal malformation.

Medical and surgical teams for blood and marrow transplants

Learn about the members of your child's blood and marrow transplant (BMT) medical and surgical teams.

Posterior urethral valves: Overview

Find out what to expect if you have a child with posterior urethral valves (PUV). This document reviews the condition and how it is managed with medications, tests, interventions and surgeries.

Antegrade continence enema with appendicostomy (Malone antegrade continence enema - MACE)

Find out how an antegrade continence enema can help your child and how to give an antegrade continence enema at home.

131I-Metaiodobenzylguanidine (131I-MIBG) therapy for high-risk neuroblastoma

131I-MIBG is a radioactive therapy used to treat high-risk neuroblastoma. Learn how to prepare for the treatment and care for your child after MIBG therapy. Also learn about potential side effects and complications and when to seek medical attention.

Using your first tampon

Learn how to insert and remove a tampon, and how to recognize toxic shock syndrome.

Sleep problems in children

​Learn about some of the common problems your child may have when falling asleep and staying asleep and what you can do to help your child sleep well.

Relative energy deficiency in sports (RED-S)

Relative energy deficiency in sports (RED-S) is a syndrome in athletes of any gender and ability caused by consistently not getting enough fuel through food to support the demands of their daily physical activity and training. RED-S is not an eating disorder but can put your child at risk for developing an eating disorder.

CPR in a baby (0 to 12 months): First aid

CPR is a life-saving technique that combines chest compressions and rescue breaths (mouth-to-mouth resuscitation). Along with hands-on CPR training, this information can help save your baby's life.

Cardiology treatment team

Learn about cardiology treatment teams, which focus on treating children with heart conditions. The specific role of each team member is discussed.

Sickle cell disease: Improving your sleep habits

Learn how sleep training and creating a nesting place for relaxing activities can help you fall asleep more easily.

Relative energy deficiency in sports (RED-S)

Learn about RED-S, a syndrome caused by not getting enough fuel through food to support the demands of daily physical activity.

Flow rate test

A flow rate test helps to assess how well your child can empty their bladder by measuring the rate at which urine flows out of it. Learn more about the procedure and preparing your child.

Behavioural disorders: Treatment with psychotherapy and medications

Find out which treatments are most effective for behavioural disorders.

CPR in a child (from age 1 to puberty)

CPR is a life-saving technique that combines chest compressions and rescue breaths (mouth-to-mouth resuscitation).

Posterior urethral valves: Treatment with medication and surgery

Learn about the medications, interventions and surgeries used to manage posterior urethral valves in children.

Anal fissure

Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatment of tears in the lining of the anal canal. 

Biofeedback to help your child's bladder control problems

Biofeedback is a system that helps children identify and control certain muscles while urinating. Read about biofeedback for bladder control problems.