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Appendicitis

The appendix is a tube-like structure attached to the first part of the colon that can become infected. Learn what signs and symptoms to look for with appendicitis and how a doctor will help your child if they have appendicitis.

Appendectomy

Appendectomy is an operation to remove the appendix. Your child may need an appendectomy if they have appendicitis (infection of the appendix).

Vomiting

Vomiting is the forceful emptying of the stomach's contents.

Limping in children

Learn about possible causes of limping in children.

Pancreatitis

Learn what causes pancreatitis, what the signs and symptoms are and what treatments are available

Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF)

Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) involves recurrent episodes of fever accompanied by symptoms of abdominal pain, chest pain, joint pain and/or skin rashes. Learn about causes, tests and treatments for FMF.

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Kids Index

Health games and videos for kids.

Biologic agents and JIA

Lifestyle choices and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

Low-sodium, low-potassium and low-phosphorus diet

Healthy Living & Prevention

Valganciclovir and ganciclovir

Hemophilia glossary

A list of helpful glossary terms for Teens Taking Charge Managing Your Hemophilia program.

Kids on Bullying

2:19; Ages 4–8

Hear from other kids about what bullying is, the different types of bullying, and why someone might bully.

Acceptance

30 minutes; Ages 8–13

Click through conversations to learn about building relationships on common interests, traits and experiences.

Breathing problems in newborns

Read about various types of breathing problems in newborn babies and the care that is provided to help them.

Steps towards independence

Discover strategies and tips to help your teen become more independent and take control of their own health care.

Gender and identity: Support and resources

A list of resources for young people and families who may be questioning their gender identity or sexual orientation.

Heart catheterization test

Learn about heart catheterization tests and electrophysiology studies, which give information about the structure of a child's heart and how well it is working.

Insulin pumps

Learn how insulin pumps work, if they're right for your child and what the potential concerns are.

Coping with Pain

Therapeutic clown Soleil and Child Life Specialist Rachel share tips to help us cope when we are in pain. Deep breathing, using a Hoberman sphere (breathing ball), is featured in this video.
Please note that this video was filmed prior to COVID-19.

Making Mistakes

Therapeutic clown Soleil and Child Life Specialist Rachel explain that everyone makes mistakes. If you make a mistake it can be helpful to tell someone about it so they can help you fix it.
Please note that this video was filmed prior to COVID-19.