An in-depth discussion of the possible side effects of radiation for children with brain tumours.
Read about why poor appetite and weight loss may occur during brain tumour treatment and what you can do to help your child.
An in-depth description of other diagnostic procedures, such as blood tests and x-rays, which are involved in the medical diagnosis of brain cancer.
Detailed information on the importance of physiotherapy and exercise to the rehabilitation process after neurosurgery.
An overview of the causes, symptoms and therapy for muscular dystrophy, a group of inherited diseases that are characterized by weak muscles that get weaker with age.
Read about the occurrence of secondary cancer after brain tumour treatment in your child. Find out what the risk factors are, how it will be screened and what can be done.
Learn about myoclonus, a movement disorder that can affect children.
Find out how osteoporosis can develop in your child as a result of brain tumour treatment, and how this can be prevented.
Read about what to do in case of a seizure to ensure your child's safety and comfort.
Learn about the impact that brain tumours, surgery and treatment, may have on your child's ability to learn.
If your child does not gain weight at the rate they are supposed to, they may need to increase their caloric intake. Read how to increase calories in meals.
Discover some easy, creative and nutritious meal and snack ideas for your toddler or preschooler.
Read about what a child will experience in the hours leading up to their epilepsy surgery.
Discover the foundation for healthy eating with Canada's Food Guide. Learn about Canada’s Food Guide recommendations and how to apply them to your family’s diet.
Discover the types of carbohydrates and how they affect the body.
Find out what drinks to offer your toddler or preschooler as they adjust to solid foods.
Having a child with a complex condition means sharing information at school. Learn how to prepare in advance when talking to your child's school.
How to effectively make bath time easier for your newborn. Information on giving a newborn baby a sponge bath is provided, as well as safety tips.
Learn about the development of a baby's vision in the first year of life, including the development of spatial perception and depth perception.
This page has advice for kids visiting a brother or sister in the hospital.
There are certain things that you will need to do to prepare to come to the hospital on the day of your child’s surgery. Review the checklists in this article to help you and your child get ready for surgery.
If your child becomes sick before surgery, the surgery may need to be rescheduled. Learn about why it is important that your child is well before surgery.
Find out what happens to the body and what treatments are available when the kidneys are not working properly.
Learn about several types of lines and catheters inserted into a vein that are used for vascular access on a premature baby or ill newborn.
Use this quick reference guide to help you decide between home hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis or in-hospital dialysis.
