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Keeping kids on the move

Find out how active transportation and child-friendly communities can help children be more independent and physically active.

5 4 3 2 1 Grounding

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Take a break with Emily as she does this kid-friendly 5 4 3 2 1 grounding exercise. Brain breaks are activities that help us calm our brains and relax our bodies! Please note that this video was filmed prior to COVID-19.

Activities after a blood and marrow transplant

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Learn about child-friendly activities in the hospital, after a blood and marrow transplant.

Cognitive development in school-age children

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During the school-age years, your child will demonstrate a genuine enthusiasm for learning. Find out more about this developmental phase, and whether your child is on track to achieving specific milestones.

Celiac disease: Top 10 places gluten may hide

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Learn about common places gluten likes to hide and what you can do to stick to your gluten-free diet to manage celiac disease.

Celiac disease and Halloween: Tips and tricks

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There is no need for your child to miss out on the excitement that comes with Halloween. Read about common gluten-free treats and fun Halloween activities for children with celiac disease.

Vitamin B12

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Discover the role of vitamin B12 in the body, and how to get enough in your diet.

Playtime at the hospital for preschoolers aged three to five years

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Learn about play for preschoolers staying in the hospital.

Playground safety

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Learn how to make sure your child stays safe at the playground, playing in the backyard or at a splash pad or wading pool.

Vitamin D

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Discover the role of vitamin D in the body and how to get enough in your diet.

Halloween safety

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Halloween is a time for dressing up, eating candy, carving pumpkins and decorating homes. Learn how to make it safe as well as fun.

How child life specialists can help your child

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Learn how a child life specialist can help make your child's hospital experience as positive as possible.

Iron

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Babies, children and adults all need iron to keep their bodies healthy. Discover sources of iron and how to get enough.

Folate

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Discover the role of folate in the body and how to get enough in your diet.

Obstructive sleep apnea

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Sleep apnea is a condition that affects a child's breathing while they are sleeping. Learn about the causes, symptoms and diagnosis.

Returning to work after scoliosis surgery

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You will have to be careful when you go back to work after having scoliosis surgery. Learn some tips for communicating with you employer.

Playtime at the hospital for toddlers aged one to three years

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Play gives toddlers an opportunity for learning and social development and it may also help to alleviate boredom and stress. Find out about play activities for hospitalized toddlers.

Kidney failure and treatment

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Find out what happens to the body and what treatments are available when kidneys fail.

Calcium

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Discover the role of calcium in the body and how to get enough.

Meal ideas for school-aged children, tweens and teens

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Learn how to support your child's nutrition needs with nutritious snacks and meal ideas.

Staying connected before, during and after a school absence

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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.

Hemophilia and alcohol

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

Magnesium-rich foods for children and teens aged 4 to 18 years

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Learn about the best foods to eat to maintain a high magnesium intake through diet.

Involving kids in meal time tasks

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Find out how engaging your child in meal time tasks can help them develop good eating habits.

Primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD)

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Primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) is a rare inherited disease that can cause recurring lung, ear and sinus infections. Find out how the condition is caused and treated and the long-term outlook for children with PCD.