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Obstructive sleep apnea

Sleep apnea is a condition that affects a child's breathing while they are sleeping. Learn about the causes, symptoms and diagnosis.

Screen time: Overview

Find out how much screen time your child should have each day and how screen time affects your child’s health and wellbeing.

Sickle cell disease: Tips for healthy sleep

Discover seven tips to help you fall asleep and get the best sleep possible.

Feeling good about yourself when you have juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

Suicide risk in children and teens: Signs and symptoms

​Learn about the range of signs that a child might be at risk of attempting suicide.

Kawasaki disease

Kawasaki disease is a condition that causes swelling of the blood vessels and can affect the heart. Learn more about Kawasaki disease including its cause, diagnosis and treatment.

Fever in babies and children

A fever can be a sign that the body is fighting an infection. Learn how to properly care for your baby, toddler or child with a fever.

ADHD: Signs and symptoms

Discover the main signs and symptoms of ADHD in school-aged children and teens.

Role of dietary fat in a healthy diet

Learn about the role of fat in the body, different types of fat, and how to manage your family's fat intake.

Behaviour changes and congenital heart disease

If your child has a heart condition, you may notice changes in their behaviour or that they display behavioural problems from time to time.

Congestive heart failure

The causes of heart failure in children are often very different than in adults. Discover what causes heart failure in children, how it is diagnosed and possible treatments.

Keeping kids on the move

Find out how active transportation and child-friendly communities can help children be more independent and physically active.

Albinism and genetics

Albinism is a genetic condition that causes a person to have no, or very little, pigment in the eyes and sometimes in the skin and hair also. Albinism is passed from parent to child because of a genetic mutation.

Excess weight gain after brain tumour treatment

An overview of the factors that can affect weight gain in children with brain tumours, and tips for maintaining a healthy weight.

Poor weight gain in infants and young children

Read about poor weight gain, which is when a child does not grow or gain weight as expected. Learn about the causes and management of poor weight gain in infants and young children.

Lead poisoning

An overview of the symptoms, causes, treatment options and prevention of lead poisoning.

Suicide in children and teens: Overview

Suicide can result from many factors. Find out about the leading causes.

Encouraging healthy habits during and after cancer treatment

Encourage healthy habits in your teen during cancer treatment and after with these expert tips.

Reading disabilities: Overview

A reading disability is a specific type of learning disability. Learn about the symptoms of a reading disability, diagnosis and treatment.

Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy (JME)

Read about the causes and symptoms of juvenile myoclonic epilepsy and how the condition is treated.

Acute pain: How to assess in infants and toddlers

Find out how acute pain is identified and assessed, at home and in medical settings, in children not old enough to speak.

Headache in children

Your child may have a headache for a number of different reasons. Find out what these are and what you can do to help alleviate the pain.

Complications of juvenile idiopathic arthritis

Complications of JIA include flares, growth problems, joint contractures, muscle weakness, muscle loss, osteoporosis, and eye problems. Learn more about these complications and how they can be managed.

Water safety and drowning prevention

Did you know drowning can occur in as little as 20 seconds? Learn how to keep children safe in or around water.

Chronic pain: How to treat and manage in older children

Chronic pain treatments involve a mix of psychological, physical and pharmacological (medication) strategies. Learn more about the 3Ps.