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Mind-body connection

The mind-body, or brain-body, connection is the link between a person’s thoughts, feelings and behaviour and their physical symptoms. Learn about the role that this connection plays in your child's health.

Acute myeloid leukemia: An overview

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Learn about how acute myeloid leukemia (AML) develops and what factors may affect the development of the disease.

Evoked potentials (EPs) tests

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Evoked potential (EP) tests measure brain responses to different stimuli. Read about what to expect from EP tests.

Staying connected before, during and after a school absence

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Missing school because of an illness is not easy for children or their parents. Without daily contact with classmates and teachers, it can be hard for a child to keep in touch and feel connected with school.

Focal epilepsies

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Read about the causes, symptoms and treatments for focal epilepsies in children.

Cognitive development in school-age children

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During the school-age years, your child will demonstrate a genuine enthusiasm for learning. Find out more about this developmental phase, and whether your child is on track to achieving specific milestones.

Coping with Pain

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Therapeutic clown Soleil and Child Life Specialist Rachel share tips to help us cope when we are in pain. Deep breathing, using a Hoberman sphere (breathing ball), is featured in this video.

Book Stretch

Kids

In this edition: Child life specialist, Rachael, and Librarian, Brian, practice book stretching.

Optic neuritis

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.

Mental health, wellbeing and celiac disease: Video resources

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Find out how you can find a sense of peace when your world seems overwhelming or when things are getting you down.

Myoclonus

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Learn about myoclonus, a movement disorder that can affect children.

How a child becomes more independent

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Learn about different factors that affect how your child is able to take on more responsibility for their self-care.

Visual-motor skills: How to foster in children

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Read about ways to help a child improve their visual-motor skills.

Mindfulness with Katie and A. Leboo

Kids

Therapeutic clown A. Leboo and Child Life Specialist Katie help us relax our minds by listening to calming music and doing breathing exercises. Get ready for your day by trying these exercises.

I'm Tired of it! - COVID-19 Feelings and What You Can Do About Them

Kids

It's been a while since COVID-19 started, and that can bring up a lot of different feelings.

Dr. Cheddar Chats with Dr. Ronni from SickKids

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Dr. Cheddar video chats with Dr. Ronald Cohn (Dr. Ronni), president and CEO of SickKids. Dr. Ronni helps answer viewer questions about the COVID-19 virus.

Spatial reasoning skills: How to foster in children

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Practical tips for parents to nurture spatial reasoning skills in their child.

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia: An overview

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Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is the most common childhood cancer. Learn about how this cancer develops and what factors may affect the development of the disease.

Going to the Doctor

Kids

Therapeutic clown Soleil and Child Life Specialist Rachel share how they feel when they have to visit the doctor or need to get a vaccine. Rachel shows us how to feel brave and strong before a doctor's visit.

Practical strategies to support child and youth emotional health: A video series for caregivers

Through a series of videos and companion handouts, learn practical strategies, including calming techniques, validation, and active listening, to support child and youth emotional health.

All About Feeling Mad

Kids

Therapeutic clown Soleil and Child Life Specialist Rachel talk about feelings - especially mad feelings. They show us ways to manage our anger. What do you do when you are feeling mad?

Breathing Anchors

Kids

Emily shares a brain break activity that shows us how to choose a breathing anchor. Brain Breaks are activities designed to calm your mind and body.

Coping with Worries

Kids

Therapeutic clown Soleil and Child Life Specialist Rachel show us different ways to manage our worries. How do you like to manage your worries?

Fear of Missing Out

Kids

In this edition: Child life specialist, Rachael, and SickKids' Therapeutic clown, Soleil, talk about missing out on events.

Fern's Anxiety

Kids

Therapeutic clown Fern and Child Life Specialist Rachel talk about how their bodies feel when they are anxious. Learn how to manage these feelings so you are prepared the next time you feel anxious.