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Separation from their peers when your child has cancer

Your teenager's friends can be an invaluable source of support for them during their cancer treatment. Find out how to encourage your child to stay in touch with their peers while in treatment.

Living with sickle cell disease

Children with sickle cell disease (SCD) can participate in physical activity as long as they have more frequent rest periods and increased hydration. Academically, most children with SCD will perform as well as their peers.

Balancing your family's diet and fitting in treats

Learn how to help your family eat a balanced diet, including how to incorporate treats and drinks in a healthy way.

Epilepsy at school

School is a large part of every child’s life. Along with engaging in academic learning, children learn how to communicate, interact and socialize with their teachers and peers at school. Read how to help make a positive learning experience for your child.

Heat rash (miliaria)

Learn about heat rash and how to prevent and treat it.

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD): How it affects your child's life

Discover how OCD can impact a child's family, school life, and social life trajectory.

Organized sports: A winning formula for children

Learn about the benefits of taking part in organized sports for your child.

Accessory navicular

An accessory navicular is an extra bone or piece of cartilage located on the inner side of the foot, near the navicular bone. It can cause pain and irritation and can make walking and wearing footwear difficult. Learn more about this condition and how it is treated.

Scoliosis: Treatment with a spinal brace (spinal orthosis)

A spinal brace holds your child’s spine in place, decreasing the chance that the curve in their spine will get larger as they grow. Learn more about getting fit for, and wearing, a spinal orthosis.

School & career planning for children with heart disease

Read about preparing a teenager with congenital heart disease for high school. Guidance counselors and managing work, time and treatment are discussed.

Turner syndrome

An overview of the causes, symptoms and complications of Turner syndrome. 

Scoliosis: Caring for a spinal brace (orthosis)

Proper care and cleaning of the spinal brace (orthosis) and your child’s skin are necessary to prevent the growth of bacteria and skin breakdown. Learn how to care for a spinal brace.

Chest pain in children

Learn about causes and treatment of chest pain in children.

Skeletal dysplasia: An overview

Skeletal dysplasia is a term used to describe a group of genetic conditions that cause abnormal formation of bone and cartilage. Growth and other bodily functions may also be affected.

Staying connected before, during and after a school absence

Missing school because of an illness is not easy for children or their parents. Without daily contact with classmates and teachers, it can be hard for a child to keep in touch and feel connected with school.

Outdoor winter safety: Staying safe during winter activities

Information for parents and caregivers on helping kids stay safe while skating, skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling or tobogganing.

Limb lengthening and reconstruction: Living with a fixator

Learn how your child's routine will change as they adjust to life with a fixator.

Epilepsy and learning

Learn how to support a child with epilepsy who experiences some of the cognitive consequences associated with the condition.

Living with hand and upper limb conditions: Embracing Our Differences

Learn from young people with arm and hand differences about how they do home, school, work, and leisure activities in their own way.

Puberty in girls

Puberty is a stage of development where your child's body starts to take on adult form. Learn about puberty in girls and how to talk to your daughter about puberty.

Hidradenitis suppurativa

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that causes painful bumps and boils to develop in the folds of the skin. Learn about the signs, symptoms and treatment of HS.

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Diaper rash

Diaper rash is a common skin irritation that affects babies and toddlers. Learn how to treat it and the best way to prevent it.

Self-image and changes to appearance from leukemia

Learn how to help your child accept changes in appearance caused by leukemia treatment.

Sickle cell disease: Overview

Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder. Learn about the signs and symptoms, potential treatments and when to call 911.