Learn why starting to talk to your child about sex when they are young and continuing that conversation as they get older is a good strategy.
Learn about the different types of special education and how it can help exceptional students reach their potential.
This guide outlines what children can understand about sexuality and reproduction at different stages.
Learn about the safety measures you and your family should consider before driving an off-road vehicle (ORV), including all-terrain vehicles (ATVs).
Having 'the talk' isn't always easy. Find advice for parents and caregivers on talking to their kids about sex and reproduction.
Learn about challenges a child who has had leukemia will face as they transition into adulthood.
Down syndrome is a genetic condition present at birth. Learn about the symptoms, complications and outlook for children with Down syndrome.
Children with sickle cell disease (SCD) can participate in physical activity as long as they have more frequent rest periods and increased hydration. Academically, most children with SCD will perform as well as their peers.
Recommendations for helping your child navigate through the health-care system and gain independence in managing their own health care.
Find out how to assess acute pain in your young child (age two to five) at home and in medical settings.
Learn what an intestinal rehabilitation program is, which areas of care are involved in an intestinal rehabilitation program and how they help children with managing intestinal failure.
Learn tips to help navigate the transitions you and your child will experience during their hospital stay for intestinal failure and when planning to return home from the hospital.
Learn safety tips for keeping your family safe in crowded places, including how to plan ahead, what to do if your family gets separated and preventing common injuries.
Learn about why children need limits, the challenges of limit setting and how to appropriately use consequences and time outs.
Although many premature babies do not encounter any academic problems, some do. For example, up to 50% of very low birth weight (VLBW) babies will have some problems in school by Grade 3.
Find information to help support your teen (12 to 18 years of age) with intestinal failure transition through developmental ages and stages.
In type 1 diabetes, the pancreas stops producing insulin. Learn how this chronic condition is managed.
A child with a chronic condition eventually transitions back to school. Learn practical tips when advocating for your child at school.
Learn about how to talk to your child about serious illness and how to answer some of the common questions and concerns they may have.
Learn about late term effects after your child's blood and marrow transplant (BMT).
Discover the main signs and symptoms of ADHD in school-aged children and teens.
Battery-operated recreational devices such as e-scooters, e-bicycles and e-skateboards can cause serious injury due to the high speeds at which they travel. Learn more about using these devices safely and when to avoid them.
Learn how a child life specialist can help make your child's hospital experience as positive as possible.
Learn about the impact that brain tumours, surgery and treatment, may have on your child's ability to learn.
As a parent, you can play an important role in preparing your child for a stay in hospital. Learn about your child's operation, ask questions, and find out how you can prepare your child.
