Learn how to care for sutures and stitches, how to keep the wound clean and what you can do to prevent scarring.
30 minutes; Ages 8–13
Click through conversations to learn about building relationships on common interests, traits and experiences.
2:19; Ages 4–8
Hear from other kids about what bullying is, the different types of bullying, and why someone might bully.
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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Health games and videos for kids.
Information to help your child or teen become more independent and take control of their own health care.
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 how to effectively keep your baby safe when using baby equipment, including change tables, cribs, strollers, carriers/slings, playpens and more.
Learn about the various skin conditions and birthmarks that can arise in a newborn baby.
Read about various types of breathing problems in newborn babies and the care that is provided to help them.
Read about options for a teen attending college or university while coping with epilepsy.
Read about the causes and treatments for reflex epilepsy, a rare condition in which seizures are set off by specific stimuli such as flashing lights.
An in-depth description of the potential side effects of chemotherapy for children suffering from brain tumours.
Learn about autism spectrum disorder, including the characteristics and causes of autism.
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.
