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Your scoliosis surgery

Here is an introduction to scoliosis surgery. Links are provided to pages that give information about what will happen before, during, and after surgery.

Kids Index

Health games and videos for kids.

Healthy Living & Prevention

Hemophilia glossary

A list of helpful glossary terms for Teens Taking Charge Managing Your Hemophilia program.

Valganciclovir and ganciclovir

Activities that support CARD

This page contains a series of links to activities and games that support the different strategies of the CARD system.

Learning Hub

Book Stretch

​In this edition: Child life specialist, Rachael, and Librarian, Brian, practice book stretching.

Monarch's Mission

25 minutes; Ages 11 and under

Choose your captain and complete missions in space by learning to recognize emotions and respond to them appropriately.

Gender and identity: Support and resources

A list of resources for young people who may be questioning their gender identity or sexual orientation.

Disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) for JIA

Contributors

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

Biologic agents and JIA

Lifestyle choices and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

Low-sodium, low-potassium and low-phosphorus diet

Managing cancer and treatment symptoms

Both cancer and cancer treatments can cause a range of symptoms. Find out why this is and hear from other teens about their experiences.

Types of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) medications

Crutches: How to use

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.

FAQs for scoliosis surgeons

Find out the answers to several frequently asked questions about scoliosis from leading spine surgeons. Trusted answers from The Hospital for Sick Children.

Scoliosis and emotional issues

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.

Impact of pain

Impacts of chronic pain on children are discussed, including impact on mood, school, socializing, hobbies, sleep, and family.

Outdoor winter safety: Staying safe during winter activities

Information for parents and caregivers on helping kids stay safe while skating, skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling or tobogganing.

Coping with a diagnosis of congenital heart defects

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.

Heart conditions and complementary and alternative therapies

Learn about complementary and alternative therapies and what to consider before you try them.