Learn about dextrocardia, a condition where the heart is positioned on the right side of the chest.
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Here is an introduction to scoliosis surgery. Links are provided to pages that give information about what will happen before, during, and after surgery.
Health games and videos for kids.
Learn about resources that are available for parents to help their children improve their writing and printing skills.
2 minutes; Ages 7–11
A walk through the pathology lab, where doctors examine blood and other bodily fluids, organs and tissues.
A list of helpful glossary terms for Teens Taking Charge Managing Your Hemophilia program.
This page gives an overview of how to help your teen with arthritis take control of their arthritis. It leads to pages on how to help your teen learn to manage own health care.
This page contains a series of links to activities and games that support the different strategies of the CARD system.
Read about chronic illness and ways to cope. Congenital heart disease is a common example. While it can often be well managed, it never goes away.
Learn the math skills expected of your child at different stages.
Learn how to effectively keep your baby safe when using baby equipment, including change tables, cribs, strollers, carriers/slings, playpens and more.
Read about different types of attachment that a baby or child might develop. Attachment issues, such as disorganized attachment, are discussed.
An in-depth description of what to expect for a child undergoing brain surgery for brain tumours.
Physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists are health care professionals who can help children with heart conditions recover after surgery.
An in-depth description of the potential side effects of chemotherapy for children suffering from brain tumours.
Learn about common painful conditions including arthritis, sickle cell anaemia, and cancer.
