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Fever in babies and children

A fever can be a sign that the body is fighting an infection. Learn how to properly care for your baby, toddler or child with a fever.

Typical, newly diagnosed immune thrombocytopenia (ITP)

Find out about living with ITP and the treatment options you can discuss with your child's health-care team.

Drinks for your toddler or preschooler

Find out what drinks to offer your toddler or preschooler as they adjust to solid foods.

I'm Tired of it! - COVID-19 Feelings and What You Can Do About Them

​It's been a while since COVID-19 started, and that can bring up a lot of different feelings.

Eczema (atopic dermatitis)

​Learn what atopic dermatitis is and what you can do to help your child cope.

Osteoporosis: Telling others about your child's needs

Find out who you should tell about your child's osteoporosis.

Acute pain: How to treat and manage in infants and toddlers

​Pain treatment involves a mix of psychological, physical and pharmacological (medication) strategies. Learn more about the 3Ps for acute pain.

Staying active when you have juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

Adrian's scoliosis story

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

How to set limits (children up to 5 years of age)

Learn about why children need limits, the challenges of limit setting and how to appropriately use consequences and time outs.

Chronic pain: Effective parenting for young children

​Find out how you can use effective parenting strategies to support the 3Ps of pain management for your young child with chronic pain.

Food issues at different ages for a child with diabetes

Find tips on how to manage changes in your child's diet so that they have no impact on your child's health.

Mumps

Learn about signs and symptoms of mumps and how to manage it in your child.

Hemophilia: Understanding prophylaxis

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

Home safety: Fall prevention

Learn how to prevent falls from occurring in your home, including how to spot common causes of falls and how to fall-proof your home.  

Clean intermittent catheterization (CIC): Instructions for children with male anatomy

Clean intermittent catheterization is a technique for children who need to use a catheter to empty their bladder. Read these step-by-step instructions for children with male anatomy.

Buying and storing insulin

Find out how insulin should be stored, how long it will last and when it is unsafe to use.

Clean intermittent catheterization (CIC): Instructions for children with female anatomy

Clean intermittent catheterization is a technique for children who need to use a catheter to empty their bladder. Read these step-by-step instructions for children with female anatomy.

Early childhood educators' and daycare staff's guide to celiac disease

Learn about celiac disease and the strict gluten-free diet to create a safe environment for children with celiac disease at your childcare centre.

Feeding your toddler or preschooler

Discover some easy, creative and nutritious meal and snack ideas for your toddler or preschooler.

Monitoring blood sugar levels for a child with type 1 diabetes

Checking blood sugar levels is the best way to tell how well your child is balancing their insulin, sugar from food, and exercise. Learn how to monitor this.

Social and emotional development in toddlers and preschool-age children

As a toddler, and during pre-school age, your child continues to grow socially and emotionally. Find out more about this developmental phase, and whether your child is on track to achieving specific milestones.

Lanreotide injection for hyperinsulinism

Your child needs to take the medicine called lanreotide. This information sheet explains what lanreotide does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.

Infants, toddlers, and preschoolers with diabetes

Find out what to expect when your infant, toddler or preschooler has diabetes, and what you need to know to manage it.