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Cyberbullying

​Cyberbullying happens through the internet, texting or social media. Learn about what it looks like and what you can do for your child.

What to know about cyberbullying

Cyberbullying is a type of bullying that uses the internet, texting and social media. Learn what cyberbullying looks like and what to do about it.

Cyberbullying: Talking to your children

Learn how to help your child use the computer safely and what to do if your child has been bullied, has bullied others or has seen cyberbullying.

What teens need to know about bullying

Find out what the different types of bullying look like and what to do if you’re being bullied or if someone you know is being bullied.

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)

Learn about the signs and symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and the two different types.

Sickle cell disease: How much sleep are you getting?

Getting enough sleep is an important part of having healthy sleep habits and coping with pain. Find tips for creating a sleep schedule to help you get enough sleep.

Nursing shift handover and the handover invite

Nursing shift handover meetings happen twice each day. They happen at the bedside of each patient and allow the incoming and outgoing nurses to share information. Parents, caregivers and patients are encouraged to be part of these meetings.

Epilepsy surgery: Temporal resection

Temporal resection is the surgical removal of part of the temporal lobe. Read about the risks and benefits of temporal resection and possible complications.

Ostomy

An ostomy is an opening to collect urine or stool outside the body. Learn about different types of ostomies and what they look like.

Norwood procedure

The Norwood procedure is usually done as part of a series of surgeries to help the ventricle pump blood out to the body.

How to take care of your teeth

Find out how to properly take care of your teeth at home, why it’s so important, and how often you really need to go to the dentist.

Bullying

Find out what the different types of bullying look like and what do if your child is being bullied or if they are the bully.

Virtual care: How to accurately measure your child’s height and weight at home

Be prepared for a virtual care visit by learning how to accurately measure your child’s height and weight using supplies you have at home.

Hemophilia and setting goals

Teens living with hemophilia can learn why goal-setting is an important part of their self-care routine.

Organized sports: A winning formula for children

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

Fontan procedure

The Fontan procedure is usually part of a series of operations for single ventricle anomalies. Learn about the operation.

Managing your finances

Hernia

A hernia is a bulge that develops in the body. Learn about common types of hernias found near the belly or the groin.

Pancreatitis

Learn what causes pancreatitis, what the signs and symptoms are and what treatments are available

Brain tumours and lumbar puncture

In-depth description of a lumbar puncture procedure as part of the medical diagnosis of a brain tumor.

Stress MIBI: Testing your child's heart

A stress MIBI test looks at the flow of blood through the heart during rest and exercise using a radioactive agent.

Fat in children's food: What you need to know

Fat is an essential part of your child or teen’s diet. Learn why, and how to make sure your child is getting enough of the right kind of fat.

Brain biopsy

An in-depth look at what is involved in a biopsy as part of the medical diagnosis of brain cancer.

Genetics of epilepsy

Find out how genetics play a part in many types of epilepsy.

Subtypes of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in children

Learn about the different subtypes of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and how they are diagnosed.