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Cardiopulmonary physiotherapy treatment (CPT) for children older than 1 year old

Cardiopulmonary physiotherapy treatment (CPT) is used to clear mucus from the airways. Learn about the benefits of CPT and the different techniques you can learn to help clear your child’s airways.

Brief resolved unexplained event (BRUE)

A BRUE is a brief event occurring in an infant younger than 1 year of age that may involve a change in breathing, colour, tone and responsiveness. Learn about what a BRUE is and when investigations may be considered.

Sleep time for newborns

Learn about making sleep time easier and safer for your newborn baby.

Hemophilia: Understanding prophylaxis

Learn why preventing bleeds is the best way to manage hemophilia.

Premature babies: Advocating for your child at school

Your goal is to work with your child's teacher to get the best education for your child. Your child has the right to attend school and if you feel they're not getting a "fair shake," get involved with the administration.

Hypoglycemia in infants and children with hyperinsulinism

Learn about the symptoms and causes of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) in infants and children with hyperinsulinism, and the importance of treatment.

Consenting to sexual activity

Learn what it means to give consent for sexual activity and what to consider when determining whether a sexual relationship is safe and appropriate.

Meal planning with consistent carbohydrate intakes

Read the story of 12-year-old Pino and how his meal plan with consistent carbohydrate intakes works for him.

Adrian's scoliosis story

Read about the experiences of teenagers who have had scoliosis surgery and their first hand accounts of their fears, relationships, and recovery.

Genes and acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in children

Learn how gene changes can cause acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).

Generalized epilepsy syndromes

Read about the causes, symptoms and treatments for generalized epilepsy syndromes.

Brachial plexus birth injury

Brachial plexus birth injury is an injury to the brachial plexus nerves leading from the spinal cord to the arm. This affects how the arm moves and feels things. Learn about the causes and possible treatments for a brachial plexus birth injury.

Pre-operative visit for heart surgery

Before your child has heart surgery, you will need to come in for a pre-operative visit. The team will assess your child's health and answer any questions you have about the operation.

Sickle cell disease: Emotions and problem solving

Learn about the impact of emotions on problem solving and how to use positive self-statements to give you the best chance of solving problems successfully.

Growth in the first year

Read about expected growth and weight gain in the first year of a baby's life. Growth charts and information about head circumference are also provided.

Fern's Anxiety

Therapeutic clown Fern and Child Life Specialist Rachel talk about how their bodies feel when they are anxious. Learn how to manage these feelings so you are prepared the next time you feel anxious.

Bed-wetting (nocturnal enuresis) in children

Find information about how old most children are when they develop good bladder control at night. Also learn about some of the causes of bed-wetting and what you can do to help your child.

Fast heart rate (tachycardia)

Learn about different kinds of tachycardia (fast heart rate) and how tachycardia is treated.

High grade gliomas

High-grade gliomas are a type of brain tumour that can develop in the central nervous system. Learn about the symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment.

Meal planning with changing carbohydrate intakes

Read the story of 13-year-old Sara and how her meal plan with changing carbohydrate intakes works for her.

Leukemia follow-up visits

Learn what will happen during follow-up visits after your child's leukemia treatment ends.

Physical activity and sport post lung transplant

Learn about the important role physical activity plays in improving the social, emotional and physical health of children who have had a lung transplant.

Medical care for your child with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1)

A child with neurofibromatosis type 1 must have consistent medical care. Parents can use this checklist to ensure their child receives all the care they need.

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)

Learn what blood clots are, how they form, how they are treated, and complications that can occur because of them.

Physical activity and sport post heart transplant

Find out why physical activity plays an important role in improving the social, emotional and physical health of children who have had a heart transplant.