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Phenylketonuria (PKU) transitions in the early years

Children growing up with phenylketonuria (PKU) need to incorporate health care into their normal routines. Read about encouraging proper development.

Getting through the teen years

This page contains information to help parents cope with their increasingly independent teen.

Hemophilia home therapy: Practical tips

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

Nutrition as your baby gets older

An in-depth list of recommended foods for older babies. Healthy choices of nutritious foods are provided, and allergenic foods are discussed.

The future of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

Your body image after a transplant

Moving from paediatric to adult care

Read about the transition that must be made from paediatric to adult care.

Coping with epilepsy as a family

Siblings may receive less attention at times because the needs of a child with epilepsy take over. Helping siblings cope is an important aspect of family life as well.

The future of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

Talking to others about hemophilia

Learn tips on how to talk to your friends about hemophilia.

Myths about pain

Learn to differentiate between myth and truth concerning children's pain. There are many common misconceptions of pain that should be dispelled.

Pedestrian safety for children

Find out how to create safe walking routines for your child.

Introducing new food textures to your baby

Learn how and when to introduce different food textures to your child.

Constipation and soiling (encopresis) in children

Find out about what causes constipation and soiling and how you can help your child with diet, toilet routines and medications.

Social and emotional development in school-age children

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.

Focal impaired awareness seizures

Read about causes and symptoms of focal impaired awareness seizures and how they are treated.

Complementary and alternative medicines for sickle cell disease

Read about complementary and alternative therapies and how to use them safely to avoid side effects and interactions with your other sickle cell treatments.

Acne (acne vulgaris)

Acne is the most common skin condition in teens. Discover the different types and causes of acne and how they can be treated.

Anxiety: Signs and symptoms

Learn about the signs and symptoms of anxiety in children and teens.

Hemophilia: Complementary and alternative therapies

Learn how complimentary and alternative therapies can help teens living with hemophilia manage pain.

Meal planning with changing carbohydrate intakes

Read the story of 13-year-old Sara and how her meal plan with changing carbohydrate intakes works for her.

Bones: How they grow and support the body

Learn what bones are made of, how they grow and why it is important to keep them healthy.

Mindful eating with celiac disease

​Learn about everyday mindfulness, and how being aware of what is going on around and inside of you can help make life more enjoyable and less stressful.

Liver transplant: Talking with healthcare providers on your own