Learn about hypertonic salt water soaks, when they can be used and how to make your own.
Learn how to make a saline solution at home.
Silver nitrate can be used to help remove granulation tissue around your child's stoma. Learn more about silver nitrate and how to apply it to your child.
Learn how and when to introduce different food textures to your child.
Information about what to eat to reduce the chances of side effects while taking prednisone.
A guide on how to deliver tobramycin directly into the bladder using a catheter.
Learn about steroid treatment for brain tumours, including why your child may need this treatment and the possible side effects.
Sheriauna is a young adult who is a below-the-elbow amputee. In this video, she demonstrates how she applies her makeup.
Learn about some of the problems your child may have if they have a cecostomy tube (C-tube). Problems can include the C-tube moving, falling out, getting blocked or causing skin problems.
May is Cystic Fibrosis Month. Learn what causes cystic fibrosis, what the signs and symptoms are, and what treatments are available.
After a heart transplant, your child will need to stay in hospital for at least two to four weeks. Learn about what is involved in your child's recovery.
Halloween is a time for dressing up, eating candy, carving pumpkins and decorating homes. Learn how to make it safe as well as fun.
Eating healthy foods, being physically active and sleeping well are important parts of a healthy lifestyle. Read about tips for keeping healthy as you navigate puberty.
Eating out when you have celiac disease requires planning and clear communication. Learn tips to help you eat out safely.
Learn tips on making the healthiest choices when eating out.
Normal saline bladder irrigation is used to gently flush the bladder to clear cloudy, mucous- or debris-filled urine from the bladder. Learn how to perform this procedure.
Find information about what a cecostomy tube (C-tube) is and why it is used. Also learn about how a C-tube is inserted, the risks and how to care for it once it is inserted.
Slipped capital femoral epiphysis happens when the epiphysis bone slips off the growth plate into an incorrect position. Learn what to expect before, during and after the operation.
People with cystic fibrosis can maintain healthy bodies with nutritional support and advice.
A guide on mixing hazardous medicine capsules with liquid or food safely.
Indwelling urinary catheters require regular cleaning and may require instillation or irrigation to make sure they are working properly. Find out how to care for your child's catheter at home.
Learn how to prevent and treat heat-related illness in children and teens who exercise in hot and humid conditions.
