A hernia is a bulge that develops in the body. Learn about common types of hernias found near the belly or the groin.
Learn about surgery to repair a hernia and how to care for your child after the operation.
Learn about laparoscopic surgery, a technique that uses small cuts to insert a camera and tools into the abdomen or pelvic area to perform a surgical procedure.
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.
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.
A list of resources for young people who may be questioning their gender identity or sexual orientation.
A detailed list of epilepsy organizations, research and books. A wide range of topics is covered, including guides for families and the ketogenic diet.
Read about the various health-care team members who care for babies admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Most people with epilepsy can have full social, sexual and family lives. Read about issues surrounding sex and reproduction for those with epilepsy.
An in-depth discussion of chemotherapy for children suffering from various types of brain tumours.
This page describes the use of chemotherapy for rhabdoid tumours.
Read about social and emotional development in a baby’s first year of life.
Read about different characteristics and types of temperament and how you can match your parenting approach to your child’s behavioural style.
Information for parents and caregivers on helping kids stay safe while skating, skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling or tobogganing.
Find out about the use of biologic agents in the treatment of JIA including what biologics are, how they work, safety considerations and side effects, and the biologics that are currently available to treat JIA.
