Learn about IgA vasculitis (previously known as Henoch-Schönlein purpura), a condition that can cause inflammation of small blood vessels in the skin, joints, kidneys and bowel.
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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.
This resource contains both general diabetes information and a series of educational videos about diabetes management and nutrition.
2 minutes; Ages 7–11
A walk through the pathology lab, where doctors examine blood and other bodily fluids, organs and tissues.
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A list of helpful glossary terms for Teens Taking Charge Managing Your Hemophilia program.
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 the math skills expected of your child at different stages.
Learn how insulin pumps work, if they're right for your child and what the potential concerns are.
Learn about pain relief medication and how to administer it, including patient controlled analgesia.
Learn about common painful conditions including arthritis, sickle cell anaemia, and cancer.
Find out how an organ transplant can affect your child's development, school performance and self-esteem.
Learn about children with pain: how pain is defined, why we feel pain, how it works and how to relieve pain.
Learn about the different tools and sources of information that can help assess your child's pain.
