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Thrill-seeking and risky behaviour in teenagers

Find out how to help your teen to stay healthy and properly manage their diabetes as they learn to navigate adolescence.

What causes hemophilia?

March is Hemophilia Awareness Month. Find information, video and illustrations to learn about how gene mutations cause hemophilia.

Washing Your Hands with Paint

Therapeutic clown A. Leboo shows us why it is important to wash our hands properly. By covering his hands with paint, you will see all of the places that didn't get washed properly - yikes!

Vascular access for hemodialysis: Caring for your child after the procedure

The following information will help you to properly care for your child after vascular access surgery.

Shape Breathing

Emily shares a brain break that focuses on breathing. This type of breathing is called 'shape' breathing. For this activity, you will be making a star and rainbow shape with your body. Which shape was your favourite?

Treatment of heart conditions

Learn about the treatment of heart conditions. Find out about the different types of heart treatment and the right questions you should ask the doctor about the treatment.

Scoliosis surgery: How did other teens decide?

Watch video interviews with teens that have had surgery for their scoliosis. Learn about their reasons for deciding to have scoliosis surgery.

Listening to Your Body

Therapeutic clown A. Leboo and Child Life Specialists discuss why it is important to listen to your health care team (e.g., doctors and nurses) as well as listening to your body and letting your parents and doctor know if something doesn't feel right.

Other types of cancer

There are many types of cancer that can be diagnosed in children and teenagers. Learn about where to find information on different cancers and the types of questions you can ask your health-care team.

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia is the most common type of leukemia in teenagers and young children. Learn about the different types of ALL and possible symptoms.

Astral 150 non-invasive ventilator

Learn how to use the Astral 150 for non-invasive ventilation.

Cancer treatments and support therapies

Chemotherapy isn't the only treatment available for cancer. Learn about the different types of treatments for cancer including radiation and surgery, and how other teens have coped with their treatments.

Subtypes of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) can be broken down into different subtypes. Learn about the subtypes of ALL and how they are identified.

Williams syndrome and congenital heart conditions

Most children with Williams syndrome have a heart or blood vessel problem.

What to know about cyberbullying

Cyberbullying is a type of bullying that uses the internet, texting and social media. Learn what cyberbullying looks like and what to do about it.

Down syndrome

Down syndrome is a genetic condition present at birth. Learn about the symptoms, complications and outlook for children with Down syndrome.

Types of cancer in young people

The types of cancer that children and teenagers get are often different from the types that older adults get. Learn about some of the more common types of cancer in young people.

How a child becomes more independent

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

Chronic pain: How to assess in teens

​Find out how to recognize the signs of chronic pain at home and how chronic pain is assessed in medical settings.

Attention focusing

Starting a reward system for your teen to help them manage their juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

Learn how setting up a reward system can help your teenager accomplish new JIA management goals.

Type 2 diabetes

Type 2 diabetes is less common in children and teens than in adults. Learn the signs of type 2 diabetes and how it is diagnosed.

Hemophilia and inhibitors

Inhibitors are a type of immune complication that some people with hemophilia may develop. Learn more about inhibitors and how they are treated.

Management of type 1 diabetes

In type 1 diabetes, the pancreas stops producing insulin. Learn how this chronic condition is managed.

Management of type 2 diabetes

In type 2 diabetes, the body does not produce enough insulin, or it cannot properly use what it produces. Learn how type 2 diabetes is managed.