Appendectomy is an operation to remove the appendix. Your child may need an appendectomy if they have appendicitis (infection of the appendix).
The appendix is a tube-like structure attached to the first part of the colon that can become infected. Learn what signs and symptoms to look for with appendicitis and how a doctor will help your child if they have appendicitis.
Learn about laparoscopic surgery, a technique that uses small cuts to insert a camera and tools into the abdomen or pelvic area to perform a surgical procedure.
Health games and videos for kids.
A list of resources for young people who may be questioning their gender identity or sexual orientation.
In this edition: Child life specialist, Rachael, and Librarian, Brian, practice book stretching.
25 minutes; Ages 11 and under
Choose your captain and complete missions in space by learning to recognize emotions and respond to them appropriately.
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Learn about the common items in your bathroom that may be hazardous to children and what you should do if they are accidentally consumed.
Learn about the guidelines for daily physical activity, sleep and screen time for babies, children and teens.
Find out how an organ transplant can affect your child's development, school performance and self-esteem.
Take a break with Emily as she does this kid-friendly 5 4 3 2 1 grounding exercise. Brain breaks are activities that help us calm our brains and relax our bodies!
Inuit Health Matters is an initiative that aims to improve the health and well-being of expecting and new families among Canada's Inuit populations while celebrating traditional Inuit culture.
Therapeutic clown A. Leboo and Child Life Specialist Katie help us relax our minds by listening to calming music and doing breathing exercises. Get ready for your day by trying these exercises.
Learn about heart catheterization tests and electrophysiology studies, which give information about the structure of a child's heart and how well it is working.
Discover strategies and tips to help your teen become more independent and take control of their own health care.
A list of resources for young people and families who may be questioning their gender identity or sexual orientation.
Learn how insulin pumps work, if they're right for your child and what the potential concerns are.
Read about various types of breathing problems in newborn babies and the care that is provided to help them.
Contraception is used to prevent pregnancy. Learn about the different types of contraception including how they work and how you can get them.
Therapeutic clown Soleil and Child Life Specialist Rachel share tips to help us cope when we are in pain. Deep breathing, using a Hoberman sphere (breathing ball), is featured in this video.
