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Shock wave lithotripsy

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.

Bleeding: First aid

An overview of the first aid treatment of bleeding and the prevention of shock.

Using your first tampon

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

Types of epilepsy

Read about the types of epilepsy and the suggested treatments.

Myoclonic seizures

Read about causes and symptoms of myoclonic seizures and how they are treated.

Foot and ankle: How to buy good running shoes for your child

Find out what makes a good running shoe and how to find the right fit for your child.

Absence seizures

Read about the symptoms and causes of absence seizures and how best to help your child when they have one.

Impact of cancer

​Learn about the different ways cancer will impact you and your teenager, and how other parents have coped when their child is diagnosed.

How will cancer affect me now?

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.

Encephalopathies and progressive epilepsy syndromes

Read about the causes, symptoms and treatments for encephalopathies and progressive syndromes.

Atonic seizures

Read about the causes and symptoms of atonic seizures, or “drop attacks”, and how they are treated.

Epilepsy monitoring unit: Testing with video EEG

Find out what happens when your child is admitted for a video EEG in the epilepsy monitoring unit.

Footwear and orthotics for JIA

Coping with emotions when your child has cancer

Learn strategies to help you cope with your emotions while taking care of your child with cancer.

Grief and bereavement

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. 

Myoclonus

Learn about myoclonus, a movement disorder that can affect children.

Foot and ankle: Footwear and orthotics for JIA

Proper footwear is important when you have arthritis. Learn how orthotic inserts and splints can help to relieve pain from JIA.

The impact of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) on parents

Learn strategies to cope with the stress and worry of having a child or teenager with JIA.

Electroencephalogram (EEG) before epilepsy surgery

Find out what happens during an electroencephalogram before epilepsy surgery.

Esophageal atresia or tracheoesophageal fistula (EA/TEF) repair: How to help your child with eating

Find out how to help your child with swallowing food after EA/TEF repair.

Dilated cardiomyopathy

Learn about dilated cardiomyopathy, a stretching of the heart muscle that usually results in the heart being unable to pump effectively.

How to support your child after a dog bite

When a child experiences a dog bite it can impact them and their families. Find out what to expect after a dog bite and how to support your child.

Effects of brain tumours and treatment on the adrenal glands

Read about the potential impact of a brain tumour diagnosis or its treatment on the function of the adrenal glands and how this can affect your child.

Cyanosis (blue spells) in congenital heart disease

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.

Helping families cope following a traumatic injury

​Find out how you can manage your own health while caring for your family after your child experiences a traumatic injury.