Find out how helmets are designed to protect against head injury.
Learn how to recognize a concussion after a head injury and when to see a health-care provider or seek emergency care.
A guide for parents on preventing head injuries at home and outdoors.
Brachial plexus birth injury is an injury to the brachial plexus nerves leading from the spinal cord to the arm. This affects how the arm moves and feels things. Learn about the causes and possible treatments for a brachial plexus birth injury.
A step-by-step guide for parents on how to fit a safety helmet and encourage a child to wear one.
This overview of pulled elbow, or subluxation of the radial head, covers signs, causes, treatment and how to help your child.
Lice are small, flat, wingless insects that live on the surface of the scalp. Learn how to check for, treat and prevent this common infestation.
Your child may have a headache for a number of different reasons. Find out what these are and what you can do to help alleviate the pain.
Learn how to properly care for your child's eye injury, discover potential causes and know when to seek medical attention.
Learn how to treat common foreskin problems and when to see a doctor.
Find out how sport-related concussions can occur and how best to respond to them.
Children with epilepsy can participate in most sports and physical activities. Read about sports risks and benefits for children with epilepsy.
Read about some of the things you can do if your child has a tooth injury.
Read about the causes and symptoms of atonic seizures, or “drop attacks”, and how they are treated.
Brain disorders can be caused by medical conditions, illness or injury. Find out how they can affect a child's mental health and overall functioning.
Learn about the safety measures you and your family should consider before driving an off-road vehicle (ORV), including all-terrain vehicles (ATVs).
Learn how to prevent falls from occurring in your home, including how to spot common causes of falls and how to fall-proof your home.
Learn about what can cause dark circles under your child's eyes.
An osteotomy is a surgical procedure in which the bone is cut and realigned or reshaped. Learn why a child with developmental dysplasia of the hip may need an osteotomy and what to expect after surgery.
Did you know drowning can occur in as little as 20 seconds? Learn how to keep children safe in or around water.
Learn about what causes seizures, the different types of seizures and what the concept of the seizure threshold means.
Learning to hold their head and trunk up is one of the earliest movement skills your child will develop.
Read about motor development in the first six months of a baby's life. Milestones such as head control, sitting up and rolling over are discussed.
A tremor is an involuntary, rhythmic muscle movement. Learn about different types of tremor and how tremor is treated in children.
Minor ankle injuries, such as ankle sprains or minor fractures to the fibula, are common in childhood. These injuries tend to heal quickly. Learn more about minor ankle injuries and their treatment.
