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2 minutes; Ages 7–11
A walk through the pathology lab, where doctors examine blood and other bodily fluids, organs and tissues.
This resource contains both general diabetes information and a series of educational videos about diabetes management and nutrition.
2:19; Ages 4–8
Hear from other kids about what bullying is, the different types of bullying, and why someone might bully.
30 minutes; Ages 8–13
Click through conversations to learn about building relationships on common interests, traits and experiences.
Physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists are health care professionals who can help children with heart conditions recover after surgery.
Learn the math skills expected of your child at different stages.
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 how to effectively keep your baby safe when using baby equipment, including change tables, cribs, strollers, carriers/slings, playpens and more.
An in-depth description of what to expect for a child undergoing brain surgery for brain tumours.
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 the potential side effects of chemotherapy for children suffering from brain tumours.
Emily shares a brain break that focuses on breathing. This type of breathing is called 'shape' breathing. For this activity, you will be making a star and rainbow shape with your body. Which shape was your favourite?Please note that this video was filmed prior to COVID-19.
Emily shares a brain break activity that teaches us how to relax different parts of our bodies. Who knew that you can use your muscles to help you to relax!Please note that this video was filmed prior to COVID-19.
Learn about children with pain: how pain is defined, why we feel pain, how it works and how to relieve pain.
Learn about common painful conditions including arthritis, sickle cell anaemia, and cancer.
Learn about pain relief medication and how to administer it, including patient controlled analgesia.
