This March break, find out what you need to know about managing diabetes while on vacation or while your child is away at camp.
Learn strategies to cope with the stress and worry of having a child or teenager with JIA.
Halloween is a time for dressing up, eating candy, carving pumpkins and decorating homes. Learn how to make it safe as well as fun.
Regular exercise can help children and teens manage their JIA. Learn more about different exercises including range of motion exercises, stretching, strengthening, and cardiovascular exercise.
An easy-to-read guide on sunburns for parents. Learn how to treat and prevent sun-damaged skin.
Your child needs to take the medicine called amoxicillin + clavulanate. This information sheet explains what amoxicillin + clavulanate does, how to take it and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
It's common for people to confuse sex, gender and sexual orientation, but they are all different things. Read more about each of these terms.
Learn how to prevent and manage your child's weight gain, after a transplant.
It is common for people to confuse sex, gender and sexual orientation, but they are all different things. Read more to better understand the complete story of who your child is on the inside and how they want to present to the world.
Learn about sharing responsibility for diabetes care with your school-aged child, and the impact diabetes management will have on them.
When you have pain, it may feel hard enough just to do the activities you need to do, but it's important to also do activities you enjoy. Learn about incorporating enjoyable activities to help you feel happier and reduce your pain.
Read about the symptoms and causes of focal aware seizures (previously known as simple partial seizure) and how they are treated.
Doing enjoyable activities is an important step in easing negative emotions. Find examples of enjoyable activities and tips that can help you make time for enjoyable activities every day, even if you already feel busy.
Learn how the liver, gall bladder and pancreas help the body digest food.
Optic neuritis is inflammation of the optic nerve in the eye. It can occur in one eye or both eyes at the same time. Learn about the signs and symptoms of optic neuritis and what to expect.
March is Hemophilia Awareness Month. Find information, video and illustrations to learn about how gene mutations cause hemophilia.
An easy-to-understand overview of loss of appetite in toddlers, and tips on how to improve feeding at mealtimes.
Learn why children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) are at risk for becoming overweight.
Learn about CYP2B6, a gene tested through pharmacogenetic testing to predict an individual’s response to certain medications.
Chronic pain treatments involve a mix of psychological, physical and pharmacological (medication) strategies. Learn more about the 3Ps.
Kohler’s disease occurs when the navicular bone in the foot flattens or collapses causing pain and swelling. It will usually get better with rest and pain management.
Find out how the 3P approach to pain management can help your teen manage their chronic pain.
Oscillating PEP (positive expiratory pressure) is an airway clearance technique. Watch this video to learn the steps of performing oscillating PEP.
