Search Results

Avoiding high and low blood sugar episodes when a child has diabetes

Find out why understanding the relationships between food, insulin, activity and high or low blood sugar readings is important for diabetes management.

Respiratory support for babies in the NICU

Read about the different methods of assisting babies with their breathing in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

Acute pain: How to assess in young children

Find out how to assess acute pain in your young child (age two to five) at home and in medical settings.

Nursing shift handover and the handover invite

Nursing shift handover meetings happen twice each day. They happen at the bedside of each patient and allow the incoming and outgoing nurses to share information. Parents, caregivers and patients are encouraged to be part of these meetings.

Transitioning to adult care

Learn what to expect when your child makes the switch to adult care, and how to prepare them for taking charge of their own care.

Acute pain: How to treat and manage in young children

Find out how you can use the 3P approach to support your child in acute pain.

Speech-language pathology services during hospital admission(s)

Learn about how complex medical conditions and admissions to the hospital can impact speech and language development in children.

Fever and neutropenia during cancer treatment

An overview on fever and a side effect of chemotherapy, called neutropenia. Learn how this side effect will be managed.

5 4 3 2 1 Grounding

Take a break with Emily as she does this kid-friendly 5 4 3 2 1 grounding exercise. Brain breaks are activities that help us calm our brains and relax our bodies! 

Medications, alcohol and cannabis in breastfeeding

Learn about the potential effects of using alcohol or cannabis/marijuana while breastfeeding and how to maximize safety when using medications or supplements.

Foot and ankle: Treatment of idiopathic clubfoot

Clubfoot is a condition that affects the lower leg, ankle and foot. Learn about the main treatments available for clubfoot, including casting, minor surgery and bracing, as well as how to care for your child as they go through treatment.

Sickle cell disease: Sleep restriction

Find out how to set up a new sleep schedule to help you spend more of your time in bed sleeping instead of tossing and turning.

Speech and language: How to help with articulation

Learn about articulation milestones in children and when to consider a speech assessment with a speech-language pathologist for articulation difficulties.

Holter monitors

A Holter monitor is a small machine that records your child's heartbeat for a set period of time. Learn about how the test is performed and what your child can do while the Holter recording is in progress. 

Transport to specialized neonatal facilities

Learn about how newborns and infants are safely transported from a community hospital or nursing station to a hospital that can provide the necessary expertise to care for sick premature or term babies.

Managing symptoms when your child has cancer

Find strategies to help children manage their cancer related symptoms.

JIA resources

Brain aneurysm

An aneurysm is a bulging or ballooning area in a part of a blood vessel that can affect the brain and central nervous system. Learn about the signs and symptoms, how an aneurysm is diagnosed, and the different treatment options.

Chronic pain: How to treat and manage in young children

​Discover how to use the 3P approach to manage chronic pain in a young child.

Acute pain

Learn how the body experiences acute pain.

All about the heart

February is Heart Month! Use this video to help your child learn how their heart transports blood around the body.

Congenital cytomegalovirus

Congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) occurs when a fetus is infected with a virus called cytomegalovirus. Learn more about how cCMV happens, the signs and symptoms of cCMV and how it is diagnosed and treated.

Chronic pain: How to assess in young children

Discover the signs of chronic pain in a young child and how chronic pain is assessed in medical settings.

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD)

​September is FASD Awareness Month. Learn about the effects of drinking alcohol during pregnancy and how to help a child with FASD.

Brain disorders and mental health: How to help your child cope

Find out how you can help your child cope with the challenges of a neurological condition and any related mental health issues.