Morphea (localized scleroderma) is a rare skin condition that causes hard, thickened patches due to excess collagen. Learn about symptoms, treatment and outcomes in children.
Learn about morphea of the face, a rare condition in which skin on the face becomes hard and tight due to excess collagen deposition. Learn about symptoms, treatments and long-term outcomes in children.
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Health games and videos for kids.
A list of helpful glossary terms for Teens Taking Charge Managing Your Hemophilia program.
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.
The AboutKidsHealth team works closely with the health-care professionals at The Hospital for Sick Children in the development and review of the health information on AboutKidsHealth.ca
30 minutes; Ages 8–13
Click through conversations to learn about building relationships on common interests, traits and experiences.
2:19; Ages 4–8
Hear from other kids about what bullying is, the different types of bullying, and why someone might bully.
This resource contains both general diabetes information and a series of educational videos about diabetes management and nutrition.
2 minutes; Ages 7–11
A walk through the pathology lab, where doctors examine blood and other bodily fluids, organs and tissues.
Read about the various health-care team members who care for babies admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Read about different characteristics and types of temperament and how you can match your parenting approach to your child’s behavioural style.
An in-depth discussion of chemotherapy for children suffering from various types of brain tumours.
This page describes the use of chemotherapy for rhabdoid tumours.
