Read about the experiences of teenagers who have had scoliosis surgery and their first hand accounts of their fears, relationships, and recovery.
Read the story of 12-year-old Pino and how his meal plan with consistent carbohydrate intakes works for him.
Read about the experiences of teenagers who have had scoliosis surgery and the first hand accounts of their fears, relationships, and recovery.
Watch video interviews with teens that have had surgery for their scoliosis. Learn about their reasons for deciding to have scoliosis surgery.
Read about the causes and symptoms of status epilepticus and how it is treated.
When preparing to have scoliosis surgery, it is normal to experience a change in mood, or anxiety. Read about why they occur and tips for managing them.
Read about sudden infant deaths while sleeping and about ways parents and caregivers can lower the risk in infants.
Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) is rare in people with epilepsy. However, it is important to be aware of the risk factors and how to prevent it in your child.
Coping with a life-threatening illness, such as cancer, can be stressful and scary. Read about why it's ok to be afraid and also why it's ok to think about dying.
Learn some important things to keep in mind when making a decision about epilepsy surgery, such as surgery goals, risks and possible complications.
Read about expected growth and weight gain in the first year of a baby's life. Growth charts and information about head circumference are also provided.
Death benefits are payable to families to help with the cost of funerals after a motor vehicle collision. Learn about accessing death and funeral benefits in Ontario.
Torticollis occurs when one of the neck muscles is tighter on one side than the other. Surgery may be needed to treat torticollis if physiotherapy and stretching exercises that are done in the first year of a child’s life are not enough.
Learn how a SPECT scan helps identify where seizures start in the brain.
School mates may not understand your scoliosis surgery, and may overreact. Learn tips for communicating with them, as well as preparing for school absences.
Find out what happens during an electroencephalogram before epilepsy surgery.
Supplementation is a way to give your baby extra nutrition and calories while breastfeeding. Read about what supplies are required and tips for successful feeding with a bottle.
Learn about what causes seizures, the different types of seizures and what the concept of the seizure threshold means.
Learn how to replace negative thoughts with more positive thoughts to help reduce stress, tension and pain.
Learn why self-efficacy is important for academic success and well-being in children.
Find out how a PET scan helps identify where seizures start in the brain.
Read how a functional MRI helps identify the parts of the brain where epilepsy starts.
Some teens may experience pain or numbness after scoliosis surgery. Find out how other teens recovering from scoliosis surgery feel about their pain.
Learn about making sleep time easier and safer for your newborn baby.
