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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.

Top 10 poisons in the home

Many of the most common poisons are items that can be found around the house. Learn about the top 10 most common types of poison exposures across all ages and for children younger than six years old.

Helmets: How they prevent injury

Find out how helmets are designed to protect against head injury.

Car seat safety for infants and children

​Read about how to choose a car seat or booster seat, how to position your child in the seat, and other safety precautions.

Functional disorders: Overview

Functional disorders involve physical symptoms that hinder your child’s  everyday routine and that cannot be fully explained by a physical condition. Learn more about functional disorders and how best to assess and manage them.

Congenital heart disease: Looking ahead

In this section of the site, you will learn about the issues children born with congenital heart condition may face at different ages.

Consent, capacity and medical decision-making for children

Learn about the roles of children, parents, caregivers and health-care providers in the shared medical decision-making process. As children mature, they develop the capacity to participate in more decisions about their own health.

The future of cancer research

Find out what type of studies are being done around the world to improve treatments and therapies for cancer, including research on cancer in teens.

JIA resources

Balancing blood sugar levels for a child with type 1 diabetes

Although there is no cure for diabetes, the condition can be effectively managed. Learn how to properly test and manage blood sugar levels.

Diagnosis of congenital heart disease

Learn about congenital heart disease in children. Congenital heart disease happens when parts of the heart do not form properly.

Cancer resources

Discover multimedia resources that can offer you information and support throughout cancer treatment and beyond.

Off-road vehicle (ORV) and all-terrain vehicle (ATV) safety

Learn about the safety measures you and your family should consider before driving an off-road vehicle (ORV), including all-terrain vehicles (ATVs).

Teeth: Dental care for children

Learn how to keep your child’s teeth and gums healthy and prevent tooth decay through regular cleaning, flossing and dental visits.

Celiac disease: Tips to maintain the gluten-free diet

Children with celiac disease must follow a strict gluten-free diet. This article contains tips to help your child maintain their special diet.

Kawasaki disease

Kawasaki disease is a condition that causes swelling of the blood vessels and can affect the heart. Learn more about Kawasaki disease including its cause, diagnosis and treatment.

Foot and ankle: Clubfoot - Treatment with a boots and bar orthosis

Clubfoot is a malformation of the foot present at birth that causes the foot to be turned inward and downward. Learn about how it is treated with the boots and bar orthosis, and how to take care of your child.

Sexuality: What children should learn and when

This guide outlines what children can understand about sexuality and reproduction at different stages.

How to set limits (children up to 5 years of age)

Learn about why children need limits, the challenges of limit setting and how to appropriately use consequences and time outs.

Human papilloma virus (HPV) and genital warts

​Human papilloma virus is an infection that causes warts and possibly cancer. Learn about how it is passed on, treatment and prevention.

How to prevent head injuries in children

A guide for parents on preventing head injuries at home and outdoors.

Ulcerative colitis

​​Information for parents and children with the inflammatory bowel disease, ulcerative colitis.

Getting involved in your community

Learn about some of the ways you can get involved in your community with a health condition.

Chronic pain: How to assess in young children

Discover the signs of chronic pain in a young child and how chronic pain is assessed in medical settings.

Lyme disease

Learn how to prevent, recognize and treat Lyme disease.