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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A list of helpful glossary terms for Teens Taking Charge Managing Your Hemophilia program.
In this edition: Child life specialist, Rachael, and Librarian, Brian, practice book stretching.
25 minutes; Ages 11 and under
Choose your captain and complete missions in space by learning to recognize emotions and respond to them appropriately.
A list of resources for young people who may be questioning their gender identity or sexual orientation.
Crutches are used to take the weight off an injured leg. Find instructions for how to use crutches, including how to go up and down the stairs.
Find out the answers to several frequently asked questions about scoliosis from leading spine surgeons. Trusted answers from The Hospital for Sick Children.
Having scoliosis can be emotionally upsetting for young children and teenagers. Find out about some common issues they face, such as negative self-image and increased stress.
Impacts of chronic pain on children are discussed, including impact on mood, school, socializing, hobbies, sleep, and family.
Information for parents and caregivers on helping kids stay safe while skating, skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling or tobogganing.
Read about coping with a diagnosis. While the diagnosis may be upsetting, the good news is that a child's pain is no longer a mystery.
Learn about complementary and alternative therapies and what to consider before you try them.
Learn how congenital heart disease can affect a child’s experience in school.
An overview of what to expect when a child with diabetes starts school and how it will impact their life at school.
Proper diabetes care at home includes sharing responsibility and creating and maintaining a routine. Find out how to do this in a way that works for your family.
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.
Learn about the common items in your basement, such as bleach, cleansers and lightbulbs, that may be hazardous to children and what you should do if they are accidentally consumed.
Read about social and emotional development in a baby’s first year of life.
