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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.
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Health games and videos for kids.
A list of helpful glossary terms for Teens Taking Charge Managing Your Hemophilia program.
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 resources for young people who may be questioning their gender identity or sexual orientation.
25 minutes; Ages 11 and under
Choose your captain and complete missions in space by learning to recognize emotions and respond to them appropriately.
In this edition: Child life specialist, Rachael, and Librarian, Brian, practice book stretching.
This page contains a series of links to activities and games that support the different strategies of the CARD system.
Both cancer and cancer treatments can cause a range of symptoms. Find out why this is and hear from other teens about their experiences.
An in-depth description of what to expect for a child undergoing brain surgery for brain tumours.
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.
Read about different types of attachment that a baby or child might develop. Attachment issues, such as disorganized attachment, are discussed.
Learn the math skills expected of your child at different stages.
Physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists are health care professionals who can help children with heart conditions recover after surgery.
