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Lead poisoning

An overview of the symptoms, causes, treatment options and prevention of lead poisoning.

Car seat safety for infants and children

​Read about how to choose a car seat or booster seat, how to position your child in the seat, and other safety precautions.

Creativity: How to raise a creative thinker

Learn what creativity is, why it is important, and how you can help nurture creativity in your child at home.

Dehydration

Dehydration occurs when the body does not have enough water to function properly. Learn how illness can cause dehydration and how it is treated.

Phenylketonuria (PKU) transitions in the middle years

Children with phenylketonuria (PKU) need to learn how to balance everyday life and health care. Learn ways to encourage your child to manage their PKU.

Advocating for your child at school

A child with a chronic condition eventually transitions back to school. Learn practical tips when advocating for your child at school.

Bath time for babies

How to effectively give a baby a bath, either in the baby tub or the "big" tub. Considerations for bathtub safety are provided.

Getting help when your child is in hospital

Coping with your child's illness as a parent means taking care of yourself. Learn practical stress relief approaches for parents.

Growth in the first year

Read about expected growth and weight gain in the first year of a baby's life. Growth charts and information about head circumference are also provided.

Caring for a sick child: Sharing the responsibility

Helpful tips on sharing responsibility when caring for a sick child.

Thrill-seeking and risky behaviour in teenagers

Find out how to help your teen to stay healthy and properly manage their diabetes as they learn to navigate adolescence.

Hypopituitarism in children

Hypopituitarism is a condition that affects hormone development. Learn about the role hormones play in the body, the types of hypopituitarism and how it will impact your child's life.

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.

A grandparent's guide to celiac disease

Celiac disease and the gluten-free diet may be new to you. Learn about celiac disease and the gluten-free diet and what you can do to support your grandchild.

G/GJ tubes: Checking the balloon on a feeding tube

Learn how to check the volume of water in the balloon of a feeding tube as well as adjust the fit of the balloon tube.

The diabetes team

Learn about the diabetes care team, who is involved and what to expect during clinic visits.

Anal fissure

Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatment of tears in the lining of the anal canal. 

G/GJ tubes: Hypertonic salt water soaks

Learn about hypertonic salt water soaks, when they can be used and how to make your own.

Poor weight gain in infants and young children

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.

Research and clinical trials: An overview

Learn about the different kinds of health research and how research leads to better health care.

Poison: First aid

Learn how to identify signs of poisoning in your child, and how to treat and prevent it.

Pharmacist

Pharmacists are trained health professionals who are medication experts. Learn about the role they play in the health-care team.

Routine health care for your baby

Nursing shift handover and the handover invite

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.