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Visual-motor skills: How to foster in children

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

Osteoporosis: Telling others about your child's needs

Find out who you should tell about your child's osteoporosis.

The effect of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) on a child's health

This page describes the common symptoms of arthritis in young people, and how they can affect regular activities. Symptoms can vary from person to person, and from day-to-day.

Biofeedback to help your child's bladder control problems

Biofeedback is a system that helps children identify and control certain muscles while urinating. Read about biofeedback for bladder control problems.

Spatial reasoning skills: How to foster in children

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

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia: An overview

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.

Distraction activities to help manage pain

How to prepare as a caregiver for your child’s surgery

Parents/caregivers may experience a lot of emotions when they learn their child needs surgery. Learn strategies to help you prepare yourself before the surgery so that you can better support your child.

Coping with Pain

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.
Please note that this video was filmed prior to COVID-19.

Concussion: Managing your child's return to everyday activities

Find out how best to respond to a child's concussion and how to plan their safe return to everyday activities.

Limb lengthening and reconstruction: Your child's hospital stay

Find out what to expect as your child recovers from limb lengthening and reconstruction surgery.

Playtime at the hospital for preschoolers aged three to five years

Learn about play for preschoolers staying in the hospital.

Limb lengthening and reconstruction: Your child's healthcare team

Learn about the members of your child's limb reconstruction healthcare team and how they will help your child during treatment.

Adrian's scoliosis story

Read about the experiences of teenagers who have had scoliosis surgery and their first hand accounts of their fears, relationships, and recovery.

Staying connected before, during and after a school absence

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.

Preparing to come to the hospital for surgery

As a parent/caregiver, you can play an important role in preparing your child to come to the hospital. Learn about your child's surgery, ask questions and find out how you can prepare your child.

Playtime at the hospital for school-age children

Learn about play for school-age children staying in the hospital. 

After your child’s COVID-19 test

Learn about what you should do after your child has been tested for COVID-19 and what to do if they test positive or negative.

Maintaining relationships during cancer treatment

Maintaining relationships with family and friends can help you feel normal during a cancer treatment. Find out some suggestions to help you stay connected during treatment.

Playtime at the hospital for toddlers aged one to three years

Play gives toddlers an opportunity for learning and social development and it may also help to alleviate boredom and stress. Find out about play activities for hospitalized toddlers.

Tympanoplasty: Fixing a hole in your child's eardrum

A tympanoplasty is an operation to fix a hole in your child's eardrum. Learn about tympanoplasty and how to help your child recover from surgery.

Playtime at the hospital for babies up to 12 months

Play gives babies the opportunity for social interaction and learning. Find examples of appropriate toys for hospitalized babies from birth to 12 months.

Talking with your child's school

Having a child with a complex condition means sharing information at school. Learn how to prepare in advance when talking to your child's school.

How to prepare for surgery based on your child's age

How you prepare your child for surgery will depend on their age. Learn about different ways to prepare, from infants to teens. 

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