A guide for parents about Botox bladder injections. Learn what they are, what happens during the procedure, and follow-up tests.
Health games and videos for kids.
Legal information for AboutKidsHealth.ca
A list of helpful glossary terms for Teens Taking Charge Managing Your Hemophilia program.
2:19; Ages 4–8
Hear from other kids about what bullying is, the different types of bullying, and why someone might bully.
30 minutes; Ages 8–13
Click through conversations to learn about building relationships on common interests, traits and experiences.
25 minutes; Ages 11 and under
Choose your captain and complete missions in space by learning to recognize emotions and respond to them appropriately.
In this edition: Child life specialist, Rachael, and Librarian, Brian, practice book stretching.
A list of resources for young people who may be questioning their gender identity or sexual orientation.
The AboutKidsHealth team works closely with the health-care professionals at The Hospital for Sick Children in the development and review of the health information on AboutKidsHealth.ca
2 minutes; Ages 7–11
A walk through the pathology lab, where doctors examine blood and other bodily fluids, organs and tissues.
This resource contains both general diabetes information and a series of educational videos about diabetes management and nutrition.
Information to help your child or teen become more independent and take control of their own health care.
7:04; Ages 6–11
Becky the Bladder and Will the Water Bottle explain how drinking water and peeing regularly help keep the bladder healthy.
Therapeutic clown Soleil and Child Life Specialist Rachel share how they feel when they have to visit the doctor or need to get a vaccine. Rachel shows us how to feel brave and strong before a doctor's visit.
Learn how to support your teen's mental health and wellbeing, and how to recognize and manage various mental health conditions.
Learn about autism spectrum disorder, including the characteristics and causes of autism.