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Before the heart transplant

It is important to keep your child as healthy as possible before a heart transplant. Learn about what happens while you are waiting for a donor heart to become available.

Gliomas

Gliomas are a type of brain tumour. Find out what causes them, types of gliomas and possible symptoms.

Suicide and self-harm

Read about suicide and self-harm, including why these thoughts may occur, the signs and symptoms and how to find help.

Sickle cell disease: Alcohol, cigarettes and other recreational drugs

Learn about the general short- and longer-term effects of alcohol, cigarettes and recreational drugs and find out how these substances impact people with sickle cell disease.

Nasal stent after cleft lip surgery: Caring for your child at home

Your child will have a small tube, called a nasal stent, placed in their nostrils after surgery. Learn how to take care of your child at home.

What to do in case of a seizure

Read about what to do in case of a seizure to ensure your child's safety and comfort.

Kidney transplant from a deceased donor

Becoming a parent after a transplant

Self-harm in children and teens: Overview

A child or teen may turn to self-harm as a way of responding to distress. Find out about the main causes and coping methods.

Mental games to manage stress, discomfort or pain

What to expect on the day of epilepsy surgery

Read about what a child will experience in the hours leading up to their epilepsy surgery.

Kidney transplant: Surgical and post-operative complications

Breath-holding spells

Breath-holding in children can be scary but is usually harmless. Read on to learn more.

Hydroxyurea for sickle cell disease

Your child needs to take a medicine called hydroxyurea. This information sheet explains what hydroxyurea does and how it is given to your child. It also explains what side effects, or problems, your child may have when they take this medicine.

The right to safe spaces

Everyone has the right to receive care and services in a safe, welcoming environment. Learn more about your child’s rights to safe spaces.

Deep brain stimulation

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a treatment which involves surgery to insert electrodes into a specific target in the brain. It is used to treat movement disorders and some types of epilepsy. Learn more about the surgery, how DBS works and how to care for your child after surgery.

Overview of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) medications

Non-fasting guidelines for children with metabolic disorders

An information sheet for parents with children who have a metabolic condition. Fasting could be dangerous for children with a metabolic disorder.

Hemophilia and alcohol

Teens living with hemophilia can learn about alcohol and how to drink responsibly.

Bone scan and cancer diagnosis

A bone scan shows changes in your bones. Learn how this scan is done, what to expect during a bone scan and when you will get your results.

Sex, gender and sexual orientation: An overview

It is common for people to confuse sex, gender and sexual orientation, but they are all different things. Read more to better understand the complete story of who your child is on the inside and how they want to present to the world.

131I-Metaiodobenzylguanidine (131I-MIBG) therapy: Acting as a family caregiver in the hospital

Learn about your roles and responsibilities as a family caregiver, what you should bring and the radiation safety guidelines for when your child is receiving 131I-Metaiodobenzylguanidine (131I-MIBG) therapy.

The right to safe spaces

Learn about your right to receive care and services in a safe and welcoming environment, including at school, work and in health-care environments.

Homesickness

Homesickness is something that many children feel when they leave home for a period of time. Learn more about how to help your child cope with homesickness and how to prepare for a trip or overnight stay in a new environment.

High grade gliomas

High-grade gliomas are a type of brain tumour that can develop in the central nervous system. Learn about the symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment.