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Foot and ankle: How to buy good running shoes for your child

Find out what makes a good running shoe and how to find the right fit for your child.

Footwear and orthotics for JIA

Foot and ankle: Footwear and orthotics for JIA

Proper footwear is important when you have arthritis. Learn how orthotic inserts and splints can help to relieve pain from JIA.

Osteoporosis: Managing bone pain

Bone pain is one of the most challenging aspects of osteoporosis. Learn about the different ways that bone pain can be treated.

Foot and ankle: Idiopathic toe walking

Learn stretches and strengthening exercises and about proper shoes to help your child if they walk on their toes beyond three years of age.

Stress MIBI: Testing your child's heart

A stress MIBI test looks at the flow of blood through the heart during rest and exercise using a radioactive agent.

Hemophilia and keeping active

Learn why keeping active is a great way for teens living with hemophilia to protect their joints.

Six-minute walk

The six-minute walk tests how well the heart is working and how much oxygen is in the blood during exercise. Learn about the six-minute walk.

Tips for developing language at 3 years

Information and tips to help parents and caregivers develop their child’s language at 3 years of age.

Organized sports: A winning formula for children

Learn about the benefits of taking part in organized sports for your child.

Equipment and supplies for feeding tube care

Find out which feeding supplies you will need to buy for your child, where you can buy them and what kind of funding is available for buying feeding tube supplies.

Treadmill test

A treadmill test will tell the doctor if your child's heart is beating in a regular way during exercise. Read about the treadmill test.

Exercise tests and congenital heart conditions

Learn about exercise tests. An exercise test, or ECG, is a diagnostic procedure that records the way a child's heart works when they exercise.

Spider bites and scorpion stings

How to avoid, recognize and treat spider bites and scorpion stings.

Cognitive development in school-age children

During the school-age years, your child will demonstrate a genuine enthusiasm for learning. Find out more about this developmental phase, and whether your child is on track to achieving specific milestones.

Ingrown toenail

An ingrown toenail occurs when the side of the nail grows into the surrounding skin. Learn what causes this condition and how it can be treated.

Holding and dressing your baby

Helpful tips on holding and dressing a baby. Though they are not as fragile as they look, it is important to handle your baby gently for them to feel safe.

Helmets: How to get your child to wear one

A step-by-step guide for parents on how to fit a safety helmet and encourage a child to wear one.

Nuclear medicine tests and heart conditions

Nuclear medicine tests use small amounts of radioactive material that give off radiation that is detected by special cameras. They take very detailed pictures.

VO2 max exercise test

A VO2 max exercise test measures how well your child's heart and lungs send oxygen to the muscles during exercise. Learn about the VO2 max exercise test.

Physical activity and mental health: Types of physical activity

Take this quiz to find out what type of exercise or activity is right for you based on your exercise preferences.

Enhancing movement skills in your child

Discover some tips to help your child learn fundamental movement skills.

Burns: Household safety and prevention

Find out how you can prevent your child from getting a burn injury and what to do if a burn does occur.

Winter holiday safety

The holiday season is a great time for children, but it can also lead to injuries. Read these simple tips to keep kids safe during the holidays.

Food safety basics

Learn how to prepare, store and cook food safely to minimize the risk of illness.