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Bed-wetting (nocturnal enuresis) in children

Find information about how old most children are when they develop good bladder control at night. Also learn about some of the causes of bed-wetting and what you can do to help your child.

Sickle cell disease: Sleep restriction

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Find out how to set up a new sleep schedule to help you spend more of your time in bed sleeping instead of tossing and turning.

Sleep time for newborns

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Learn about making sleep time easier and safer for your newborn baby.

Sudden unexpected infant death

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Read about sudden infant deaths while sleeping and about ways parents and caregivers can lower the risk in infants.

Sickle cell disease: Tips for healthy sleep

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Discover seven tips to help you fall asleep and get the best sleep possible.

Sore throat and tonsillitis

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A sore throat is usually a symptom of an illness. Learn possible causes, how long it lasts, and how to take care of your child.

Sleep tips: How to help your teen get a good night's sleep

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Use this video to help your child or teen learn about and develop a bedtime ritual so they can fall asleep more easily.

Sleep tips: How to help your child get a good night's sleep

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Sleep brings many physical and mental benefits. Follow these tips to help your child fall asleep and stay asleep through the night.

Brachial plexus birth injury

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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.

Sleep problems and cancer

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During cancer treatment, your sleep might be affected by noise when staying in the hospital, or because you are stressed or in pain. Learn about what happens when you don't get enough sleep and how to manage sleep problems.

Adrian's scoliosis story

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Read about the experiences of teenagers who have had scoliosis surgery and their first hand accounts of their fears, relationships, and recovery.

Cardiopulmonary physiotherapy treatment (CPT) for children older than 1 year old

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Cardiopulmonary physiotherapy treatment (CPT) is used to clear mucus from the airways. Learn about the benefits of CPT and the different techniques you can learn to help clear your child’s airways.

When to worry about reading problems

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There are several signs you can look for to determine if your child is having trouble with reading. While all children develop at their own pace, if you suspect your child has a problem, the earlier it is resolved the better the outcome will be for their future learning.

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

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Learn about the causes and treatment of hypertension, or high blood pressure.

Growth and development when a child has diabetes

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Find out what it's like for a child with diabetes to adjust to different challenges of managing the condition at different ages and stages.

Shunt infections

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Bacteria can attach itself to shunts and become infected. Read about the surgery your child needs, and the antibiotics that will help clear the infection.

Resources

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An essential list of books, videos, and websites to aid new parents in raising a child to the best of their abilities.

Bronchiolitis

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Bronchiolitis is an infection of the lungs caused by a virus that most children will get by the time they are two. Usually, it is not a serious illness and goes away within seven to 10 days. Cough associated with bronchiolitis can last for a few weeks.

Sickle cell disease: Improving your sleep habits

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Learn how sleep training and creating a nesting place for relaxing activities can help you fall asleep more easily.

Sleep and mental health: Sorting out your sleep routine

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Use this video meditation every night as a bedtime ritual to learn tips on how to calm down and relax your mind before sleep.

Coping with the changes

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After scoliosis surgery, you may find routine activities difficult for a while. Learn about some coping strategies that may be useful during this time.

Medical care for your child with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1)

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A child with neurofibromatosis type 1 must have consistent medical care. Parents can use this checklist to ensure their child receives all the care they need.

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)

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Learn what blood clots are, how they form, how they are treated, and complications that can occur because of them.

Hemophilia: Understanding prophylaxis

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Learn why preventing bleeds is the best way to manage hemophilia.

Infantile spasms

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Learn about infantile spasms, a type of epilepsy. Learn how infantile spasms are diagnosed and treated, and who can help you and your baby.