Search Results

Neonatal neurodevelopmental follow-up recommendations: 18 month visit

Recommendations to encourage neurodevelopment in babies at 18 months old who have spent time in the neonatal neurodevelopment follow-up clinic.

Social and emotional development in school-age children

Health A-Z

During the school-age years, your child continues to grow socially and emotionally. Find out more about this developmental phase, and whether your child is on track to achieving specific milestones.

Playtime at the hospital for toddlers aged one to three years

Health A-Z

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.

Developmental paediatricians

Health A-Z

Developmental paediatricians are doctors who specialize in child development. Learn what they do and how they can help your child.

Social and emotional development in toddlers and preschool-age children

Health A-Z

As a toddler, and during pre-school age, your child continues to grow socially and emotionally. Find out more about this developmental phase, and whether your child is on track to achieving specific milestones.

Neonatal neurodevelopmental follow-up recommendations: 36 month visit

Health A-Z

Recommendations to encourage neurodevelopment in babies at 36 months old who are patients in the neonatal developmental follow-up clinic.

Hypopituitarism in children

Health A-Z

Hypopituitarism is a condition that affects hormone development. Learn about the role hormones play in the body, the types of hypopituitarism and how it will impact your child's life.

Osteoporosis: Telling others about your child's needs

Health A-Z

Find out who you should tell about your child's osteoporosis.

The effect of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) on a child's health

Health A-Z

This page describes the common symptoms of arthritis in young people, and how they can affect regular activities. Symptoms can vary from person to person, and from day-to-day.

Neonatal neurodevelopmental follow-up recommendations: 12 month visit

Health A-Z

Recommendations for babies who have spent time in the NICU or CCCU to help improve neurodevelopment at 12 months.

The basics of a healthy diet

Health A-Z

Learn about macronutrients and micronutrients and how eating a balance of these can help support your mood and general wellbeing.

Motor development: The next six months

Health A-Z

Learn about motor development in the second half of a baby's first year of life. Milestones such as sitting up, standing, and walking are discussed.

Activity recommendations for your infant after heart surgery

Health A-Z

If your infant has heart surgery, there are specific activity recommendations you must follow. Learn how to help your infant recover after heart surgery.

Neonatal neurodevelopmental follow-up recommendations: Four month visit

Health A-Z

This page provides recommendations to encourage neurodevelopment in four month old babies who have spent time in the NICU or CCCU.

Neonatal neurodevelopmental follow-up recommendations: Eight month visit

Health A-Z

Recommendations for babies who have spent time in the NICU or CCCU to help improve neurodevelopment at eight months.

Cleidocranial dysplasia (CCD)

Health A-Z

Cleidocranial dysplasia is a genetic disorder that affects the development of bones and teeth. Learn what to expect with a diagnosis of CCD.

Speech and language development before cleft palate repair surgery

Health A-Z

Parents and caregivers play an important role in supporting their baby’s speech and language development. Learn how to help your baby develop their speech and language before their cleft palate repair.

Speech and language development from ages 0 to 3

Health A-Z

Find out how a child’s speech and language skills usually develop by age 3 and what you can do to support speech and language development.

Intestinal rehabilitation program (IRP)

Health A-Z

Learn what an intestinal rehabilitation program is, which areas of care are involved in an intestinal rehabilitation program and how they help children with managing intestinal failure.

Neonatal neurodevelopmental follow-up recommendations: Six week visit

Health A-Z

This page provides recommendations to encourage neurodevelopment in babies aged six weeks, who have spent time in the NICU or CCCU.

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia: An overview

Health A-Z

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is the most common childhood cancer. Learn about how this cancer develops and what factors may affect the development of the disease.

Tummy time: Helping your baby

Health A-Z

Learn about the benefits of tummy time and how to encourage your baby to spend supervised awake time on their stomach.

Physical development in school-age children

Health A-Z

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.

Sensory development and suggestions for babies: The first 18 months

Health A-Z

Read about the sensory systems, sensory development in the first 18 months of a baby’s life and how your baby may be influenced by sensation. Suggestions such as gentle rocking, skin to skin contact, swinging and movement input are provided.

Meal planning for children with diabetes

Health A-Z

Your child's meal plan must be flexible and realistic. Find out what you need to know before setting up a healthy meal plan.