Learn about veno-occlusive disease, which is an uncommon complication after blood and marrow transplant.
Your child needs to take the medicine called ursodiol. This information sheet explains what ursodiol does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Here is an introduction to scoliosis surgery. Links are provided to pages that give information about what will happen before, during, and after surgery.
Health games and videos for kids.
A list of helpful glossary terms for Teens Taking Charge Managing Your Hemophilia program.
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.Please note that this video was filmed prior to COVID-19.
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A list of resources for young people who may be questioning their gender identity or sexual orientation.
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
Read about managing difficult temperament characteristics in a baby or child. Helpful suggestions, such as anticipating fussy periods, are provided.
Discover strategies and tips to help your teen become more independent and take control of their own health care.
A list of resources for young people and families who may be questioning their gender identity or sexual orientation.
Learn about heart catheterization tests and electrophysiology studies, which give information about the structure of a child's heart and how well it is working.
Learn how insulin pumps work, if they're right for your child and what the potential concerns are.
Inuit Health Matters is an initiative that aims to improve the health and well-being of expecting and new families among Canada's Inuit populations while celebrating traditional Inuit culture.
Therapeutic clown A. Leboo and Child Life Specialist Katie help us relax our minds by listening to calming music and doing breathing exercises. Get ready for your day by trying these exercises.Please note that this video was filmed prior to COVID-19.
Therapeutic clown Soleil and Child Life Specialist Rachel explain that everyone makes mistakes. If you make a mistake it can be helpful to tell someone about it so they can help you fix it.Please note that this video was filmed prior to COVID-19.
Read about various types of breathing problems in newborn babies and the care that is provided to help them.