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.
A list of resources for young people who may be questioning their gender identity or sexual orientation.
In this edition: Child life specialist, Rachael, and Librarian, Brian, practice book stretching.
25 minutes; Ages 11 and under
Choose your captain and complete missions in space by learning to recognize emotions and respond to them appropriately.
2:19; Ages 4–8
Hear from other kids about what bullying is, the different types of bullying, and why someone might bully.
This resource contains both general diabetes information and a series of educational videos about diabetes management and nutrition.
2 minutes; Ages 7–11
A walk through the pathology lab, where doctors examine blood and other bodily fluids, organs and tissues.
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
30 minutes; Ages 8–13
Click through conversations to learn about building relationships on common interests, traits and experiences.
Read about coping with a diagnosis. While the diagnosis may be upsetting, the good news is that a child's pain is no longer a mystery.
Learn how congenital heart disease can affect a child’s experience in school.
Learn about medication for children with heart conditions. A doctor will prescribe a drug when it's clear that medication will improve a child's condition.
Acne is the most common skin condition in teens. Learn what it is, what it looks like and how you can treat it.
A bone marrow transplant may be a treatment for some types of cancer. Read about what to expect before, during and after a bone marrow transplant.