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Organized sports: A winning formula for children

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

Hemophilia: School and lifestyle

Teens living with hemophilia learn tips when away at school, including how to stay healthy, get better sleep and manage money.

Intestinal failure: Transitions during adolescence

Find information to help support your teen (12 to 18 years of age) with intestinal failure transition through developmental ages and stages.

Forearm fracture

A broken forearm requires six to eight weeks in a cast to heal. Read about follow-up appointments and care for your child's arm after the cast has been removed.

Cystic fibrosis: Physical activity and exercise

Physical activity and exercise are important parts of what you can do to manage cystic fibrosis (CF). Learn about activities you can do to improve your lung function.

Wrist fracture

A wrist fracture requires a full cast or a half cast. Read about broken wrists, treatment, follow up appointments and recovery which can take up to a year.

Fractured clavicle (collarbone)

Learn about a fractured clavicle (collarbone), its treatment and expected recovery timelines.

Hemophilia home therapy: Practical tips

Teens living with hemophilia can learn practical tips on home therapy.

Grief and bereavement

Losing a child is one of the most difficult losses a person can go through. This page describes common reactions to grief and available supports. 

How the Sickle Cell Disease Learning Hub is organized

Learn about the different sections and topics in the Sickle Cell Disease Learning Hub and what to expect from each one.

Hirschsprung disease: Dietary guidelines to ease stooling

Find out how to ease the symptoms of Hirschsprung disease with a high-fibre, low-sugar diet.

Caring for dental braces while travelling and away from home

Learn how you and your child can care for their dental braces, retainers and invisible aligners while away from home or travelling.

How the Sickle cell Disease Learning Hub is organized

Learn about the different sections and topics in the Sickle Cell Disease Learning Hub and what to expect from each one.

Organization tips for caregivers of a child with complex medical needs

Taking care of a medically complex child can be a daunting task. Staying organized may help to make your life easier.

Epilepsy and sports

Children with epilepsy can participate in most sports and physical activities. Read about sports risks and benefits for children with epilepsy.

What is diabetes

Diabetes is a life-long condition. Learn what causes it and what role insulin plays in the body.

Physical activity and mental health: Types of physical activity

Take this quiz to find out what type of exercise or activity is right for you based on your exercise preferences.

Physical development in school-age children

During the school-age years, your child is acquiring the fundamental skills to lead a healthy life as an adult. Find out more about this developmental phase, and whether your child is on track to achieving specific milestones.

Lower leg fracture

​Some lower leg fractures require a cast to heal. Learn about how to take care of your child while their leg is in a cast and after their cast is removed.

An overview of the brain

An in-depth overview of the brain and how it works. Read further to find out the different parts of the brain and what they do, how the brain is organized, and what the brain is made of.

Surgically inserted J tubes

Learn why your child may need a surgically inserted J tube, how they are inserted and how to care for your child’s feeding tube.

Fungal infections of the scalp, skin or nails

Central venous line (CVL) insertion into the internal jugular vein: Caring for your child at home after the procedure

Learn how to care for child at home after a CVL insertion procedure.

Carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (CPE)

Learn about carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (CPE) and the precautions that will be taken to prevent the spread of CPE while your child is in the hospital and at home.

Elbow injury: Supracondylar humerus fracture

A supracondylar humerus fracture is a fracture just above the elbow. Learn how to help your child recover and when to see a doctor.