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.
Legal information for AboutKidsHealth.ca
Health games and videos for kids.
A list of helpful glossary terms for Teens Taking Charge Managing Your Hemophilia program.
This resource contains both general diabetes information and a series of educational videos about diabetes management and nutrition.
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.Please note that this video was filmed prior to COVID-19.
A list of resources for young people who may be questioning their gender identity or sexual orientation.
30 minutes; Ages 8–13
Click through conversations to learn about building relationships on common interests, traits and experiences.
2:19; Ages 4–8
Hear from other kids about what bullying is, the different types of bullying, and why someone might bully.
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
Contraception is used to prevent pregnancy. Learn about the different types of contraception including how they work and how you can get them.
Cystic fibrosis is a genetic condition that affects different systems in your body.
Find out what to expect before, during and after liver transplant surgery, including what to do while waiting for your transplant.