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Warts

Learn about the types and causes of skin warts, how to prevent warts and what common treatments are used.

Attachment and premature babies

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.

Skin-to-skin kangaroo care for your hospitalized baby

Kangaroo care is skin-to-skin touch between a parent and baby. Learn more about kangaroo care and the benefits of skin-to-skin contact.

Feeding: Transitioning from tube feeding to oral feeding

Discover how to help a tube-fed child gradually adjust to feeding by mouth.

Behavioural and learning issues

Read about various behavioral problems that premature babies may develop as they grow. In general, the most premature babies are more at risk.

Canker sores (mouth ulcers)

An overview of the signs, symptoms, treatments and medical options for canker sores.

Diaper rash

Diaper rash is a common skin irritation that affects babies and toddlers. Learn how to treat it and the best way to prevent it.

Physical development in school-age children

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.

Tinea versicolor

An overview of the signs, symptoms, causes and treatment of the fungal skin infection tinea versicolor.

Effective management of diabetes care at home

Proper diabetes care at home includes sharing responsibility and creating and maintaining a routine. Find out how to do this in a way that works for your family.

Diabetes in the classroom

An overview of what to expect when a child with diabetes starts school and how it will impact their life at school.

Meal planning for children with diabetes

Your child's meal plan must be flexible and realistic. Find out what you need to know before setting up a healthy meal plan.

Child and speech-language pathologist sitting at a small table looking at a picture together

The role of a speech-language pathologist

A speech-language pathologist supports various aspects of communication, as well as safe swallowing and feeding skills. Learn more about the role of speech-language pathologists.

Diabetes and exercise

Exercise will have an impact on your child's blood sugar levels. Learn how to adjust insulin accordingly.

Supporting healthy and responsible screen use in children during COVID-19

Screen use has increased in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Discover how to help your family use screens responsibly during COVID-19.

Growth and development when a child has diabetes

Find out what it's like for a child with diabetes to adjust to different challenges of managing the condition at different ages and stages.

Kidney disease and diabetes

Kidney disease may occur later in life as a result of diabetes. Learn about diabetic nephropathy, diagnosis and treatment.

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and diabetes

Learn about non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and why it occurs more often in people with type 2 diabetes and those who are overweight.

Adjusting to illness and activity

Sometimes events occur that can disrupt your child's diabetes routine and impact their blood sugar levels. Find out what can impact them and what you can do.

G/GJ tubes: MIC Gastric-Enteric feeding tube

A MIC Gastric-Enteric is a combination G/GJ feeding tube that provides fluids, nutrition, and medications directly into the small intestine. Learn about how to care for a child who has this type of combination tube.

Ostomy: Day-to-day activities for adolescents (ages 12+ years)

Learn how an ostomy impacts your teen's day-to-day activities and about the considerations for protecting their stoma and ostomy pouch.

Intussusception

Learn more about intussusception and how it is treated.

Pancreatitis

Learn what causes pancreatitis, what the signs and symptoms are and what treatments are available

Navigating the school environment with celiac disease

Find tips for communicating and collaborating with educators and school staff to create an inclusive and safe learning environment for your child with celiac disease.

Nasogastric (NG) Tube: How to insert your child's NG tube

A guide on how to insert your child's nasogastric tube.