Find out about what causes constipation and soiling and how you can help your child with diet, toilet routines and medications.
Find out about the causes of constipation in children with cancer and how you can treat constipation, as well as some strategies for preventing constipation.
Discover the precautions to take when giving enemas to your child at home in order to relieve constipation.
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are typically used as first-line treatment of JIA. Learn about the different NSAIDs available and their potential side effects.
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common problem that affects the digestive system. Learn how changes to your child’s diet and/or lifestyle may help manage IBS.
Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatment of tears in the lining of the anal canal.
Your child needs to take the medicine called vincristine. This information sheet explains what vincristine does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
The toddler years bring new opportunities to support your child and understand the value of patience! Learn about toilet training, managing appetite slumps, handling common health issues and disciplining your child.
Urethral prolapse occurs when a girl's urethra becomes swollen and sticks out. Learn about what causes urethral prolapse and how it is treated.
Your pain care team may recommend opioids to help you manage acute (sudden) or persistent pain. Read about opioids, some of their side effects and how to manage side effects of opioids.
After a surgery, you may experience post-operative symptoms for a few days or weeks. Learn about common symptoms experienced after surgery and what you can do to manage them.
Your child needs to take the medicine called cholestyramine. This information sheet explains what cholestyramine does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when he takes this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called vinblastine. This information sheet explains what vinblastine does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
An overview of the causes of your child's gas. Also included are tips on how to help your child control their excessive gas and when to seek medical attention.
Your child's pain team may recommend opioids to help them manage acute (sudden) or persistent pain. Read about opioids, some of their side effects and how to manage side effects of opioids.
A hip spica cast extends from the chest to below the knees. Learn how to care for your child's hip spica cast.
Learn about the benefits and limitations of the traditional/classic ketogenic diet therapy for childhood epilepsy, how it is started and how it is used at home.
Your child needs to take the medicine called codeine. This information sheet explains what codeine does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Learn why good nutrition during leukemia is so important and how to manage nutritional side-effects of chemotherapy.
Children with Down syndrome may be at a higher risk for some medical conditions. Learn what these conditions are and how to manage them.
About 20 to 25% of people with type 1 diabetes will develop thyroid problems. Learn about the causes and symptoms of thyroid disease.
Your child needs to take the medicine called thalidomide. This information sheet explains what thalidomide does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
After scoliosis surgery, there are some personal care issues you may be faced with. Read the experiences of other teens that also had scoliosis surgery.
Your child needs to take the medicine called diazoxide. This information sheet explains what diazoxide does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called prucalopride. This information sheet explains what prucalopride does, how to give it and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
