Shock wave lithotripsy is a treatment to break down kidney stones. Find out how to prepare for the treatment and how to care for your child afterwards.
Learn how to insert and remove a tampon, and how to recognize toxic shock syndrome.
DEE-SWAS is a rare epilepsy syndrome that can affect children aged two to 12. Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of DEE-SWAS.
Learn how to recognize life-threatening bleeding, prevent shock and stop severe bleeds.
Read about the types of epilepsy and the suggested treatments.
Read about the causes, symptoms and treatments for Landau-Kleffner syndrome.
Read about causes and symptoms of myoclonic seizures and how they are treated.
Read about the symptoms and causes of absence seizures and how best to help your child when they have one.
Find out what makes a good running shoe and how to find the right fit for your child.
Learn about the different ways cancer will impact you and your teenager, and how other parents have coped when their child is diagnosed.
Many teenagers who are diagnosed with cancer will want to know how their cancer will affect them now. Learn about the types of feelings you may have, what might change in your life and where you can find support.
Read about the causes and symptoms of atonic seizures, or “drop attacks”, and how they are treated.
Learn strategies to help you cope with your emotions while taking care of your child with cancer.
Losing a child is one of the most difficult losses a person can go through. This page describes common reactions to grief and available supports.
Find out what happens when your child is admitted for a video EEG in the epilepsy monitoring unit.
Learn strategies to cope with the stress and worry of having a child or teenager with JIA.
Learn about myoclonus, a movement disorder that can affect children.
Proper footwear is important when you have arthritis. Learn how orthotic inserts and splints can help to relieve pain from JIA.
Find out how to help your child with swallowing food after EA/TEF repair.
Learn about dilated cardiomyopathy, a stretching of the heart muscle that usually results in the heart being unable to pump effectively.
Find out what happens during an electroencephalogram before epilepsy surgery.
An easy-to-understand overview of the causes, symptoms, and treatment of children who have experienced a natural or man-made disaster.
A guide for parents on preventing head injuries at home and outdoors.
Blue spells occur when a child's lungs are not receiving enough blood to carry oxygen to the rest of the body. Find out what to do in case of a blue spell.
