Read about poor weight gain, which is when a child does not grow or gain weight as expected. Learn about the causes and management of poor weight gain in infants and young children.
An overview of the symptoms, causes, treatment options and prevention of lead poisoning.
Learn how to identify signs of poisoning in your child, and how to treat and prevent it.
Nursing shift handover meetings happen twice each day. They happen at the bedside of each patient and allow the incoming and outgoing nurses to share information. Parents, caregivers and patients are encouraged to be part of these meetings.
Pharmacists are trained health professionals who are medication experts. Learn about the role they play in the health-care team.
Helpful tips on sharing responsibility when caring for a sick child.
Learn about the nursing teams involved in all aspects of your child's care.
Find out what happens to the body and what treatments are available when kidneys fail.
An in-depth description of preparation, procedure, and side effects associated with a child receiving anaesthetic during treatment for a brain tumour.
Find out how your child's self-esteem may be affected by changes in appearance resulting from brain tumour treatment.
All babies are born relationship ready. Babies are also born with attachment-based behaviours (crying) that cue their caregiver when they are in distress and need them close. Learn how the baby’s cry and the caregiver’s response to the cry develops the attachment relationship.
Do you know what poison ivy looks like? Learn how to recognize a poison ivy plant and how to treat the rash if your child is exposed.
Discover how to help a tube-fed child gradually adjust to feeding by mouth.
Read about various behavioral problems that premature babies may develop as they grow. In general, the most premature babies are more at risk.
An overview of the signs, symptoms, treatments and medical options for canker sores.
Diaper rash is a common skin irritation that affects babies and toddlers. Learn how to treat it and the best way to prevent it.
During the school-age years, your child is acquiring the fundamental skills to lead a healthy life as an adult. Find out more about this developmental phase, and whether your child is on track to achieving specific milestones.
An overview of the signs, symptoms, causes and treatment of the fungal skin infection tinea versicolor.
Most children with Williams syndrome have a heart or blood vessel problem.
Learn about surgically inserted G tubes, why your child may need one and how to care for your child’s feeding tube.
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.
An overview of immunization for children who have not been fully immunized according to the standard schedule.
Learn how you can help siblings cope, after your child's blood and marrow transplant (BMT).
