Information on HIV for teens including how people get HIV, managing HIV, disclosure and transitioning to adult health care.
Read about how to choose a car seat or booster seat, how to position your child in the seat, and other safety precautions.
Learn what creativity is, why it is important, and how you can help nurture creativity in your child at home.
Dehydration occurs when the body does not have enough water to function properly. Learn how illness can cause dehydration and how it is treated.
Rheumatic fever can develop when strep throat is not treated fully with antibiotics. Find out about what symptoms children with rheumatic fever experience and how it is treated.
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.
A child with a chronic condition eventually transitions back to school. Learn practical tips when advocating for your child at school.
How to effectively give a baby a bath, either in the baby tub or the "big" tub. Considerations for bathtub safety are provided.
Bone pain is one of the most challenging aspects of osteoporosis. Learn about the different ways that bone pain can be treated.
Helpful tips on sharing responsibility when caring for a sick child.
Learn about the different ways you can help your child cope with the emotional and social impact of epilepsy more effectively.
Most parents of children living with epilepsy are concerned about aspects of their child’s behaviour. Varying behaviors can be expected from a child with epilepsy. Learn about causes of behavioural changes and how to manage them.
An elbow flexion contracture can happen as a result of a brachial plexus injury at birth. Find out what causes this contracture and what the different treatment options are.
Find out how to make travel and time away at camp safe and enjoyable for a child with epilepsy.
An in-depth description of what is involved in a CT scan as part of the medical diagnosis of a brain tumor. Answers from Canadian Paediatric Hospitals.
Hydrocephalus is a build-up of fluid inside the brain. Learn more about the signs and symptoms and how hydrocephalus is diagnosed and treated.
Find advice to help you with the extremely difficult task of helping your child cope and adjust to a brain tumour diagnosis.
Children with epilepsy can participate in most sports and physical activities. Read about sports risks and benefits for children with epilepsy.
Learn which COVID-19 vaccines are available in Canada, and find information on vaccine development, and safety and effectiveness in children.
Learn what a blood and marrow transplant is, and where blood stem cells come from.
Learn how to safely handle and prepare food for your child after a blood and marrow transplant.
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.
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a type of bacteria that can cause infections ranging from mild to severe. Read about prevention and treatment of MRSA infections.
Learn about malaria, an infection passed on by mosquitoes.
Learn about complementary and alternative medicines for sickle cell disease and what to do before trying a natural health product.
