Following a mitrofanoff operation, parents and children will empty the child's bladder using a catheter. Learn about how to use and care for a catheter.
Neurogenic bladder and bowel are bladder and bowel dysfunction that is caused by nerve damage. Learn about why and how to monitor your child’s bladder and bowel to prevent leaks, infection and damage to the kidneys.
Learn about the medications, interventions and surgeries used to manage posterior urethral valves in children.
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.
This resource contains both general diabetes information and a series of educational videos about diabetes management and nutrition.
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Health games and videos for kids.
A list of helpful glossary terms for Teens Taking Charge Managing Your Hemophilia program.
Therapeutic clown Soleil and Child Life Specialist Rachel talk about the importance of practicing if you want to get better at an activity.
Learn about the various skin conditions and birthmarks that can arise in a newborn baby.
Learn about the common items in your kitchen, such as cleaners and soaps, that may be hazardous to children and what you should do if they are accidentally consumed.
Learn about the everyday items you keep in your garage or storage shed that could be potentially harmful if your child consumes them.
Learn how the family support team can help you cope during your child's blood and marrow transplant/cellular therapy.
Learn about the different tools and sources of information that can help assess your child's pain.
Read about the causes and treatments for reflex epilepsy, a rare condition in which seizures are set off by specific stimuli such as flashing lights.
In this edition: Child life specialist, Rachael, and Librarian, Brian, practice book stretching.
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.
2 minutes; Ages 7–11
A walk through the pathology lab, where doctors examine blood and other bodily fluids, organs and tissues.
