An overview of immunization for children who have not been fully immunized according to the standard schedule.
Attending summer camp with celiac disease may be an exciting but nerve-racking experience for your child. Learn how you can help your child stick to the strict gluten-free diet while they are at camp.
Read about various behavioral problems that premature babies may develop as they grow. In general, the most premature babies are more at risk.
Read about when you will need to transition to adult care, why this is necessary, and advice from other teens who have made the transition.
Learn safety tips for keeping your family safe in crowded places, including how to plan ahead, what to do if your family gets separated and preventing common injuries.
Find out how a chronic condition affects your child's mental health and how to help them adjust to a recent diagnosis.
Learn how an eye patch can force the weaker eye to work harder so the vision in the eye improves.
Learn about the transition to adult health care for teenagers with heart conditions.
Read about options for a teen attending college or university while coping with epilepsy.
Chorea is chaotic, random, repetitive, purposeless movements that usually involve multiple body parts. Sydenham's chorea (SC) is the most common form of acquired chorea in children.
Learn how a health-care provider can treat your child's amblyopia.
Learn about encouraging self-care in children with congenital heart disease.
Late effects of cancer treatment may occur months or years after treatment has finished. Learn about the types of late effects, how to minimize your risk and where to find more information.
This March break, find out what you need to know about managing diabetes while on vacation or while your child is away at camp.
Homesickness is something that many children feel when they leave home for a period of time. Learn more about how to help your child cope with homesickness and how to prepare for a trip or overnight stay in a new environment.
Read about tips and tricks for finding a primary health-care provider on your own.
Learn how your child can minimize infection at home, after the blood and marrow transplant.
Learn what happens at follow-up clinic visits after brain tumour treatment for your child has ended.
The holiday season is a great time for children, but it can also lead to injuries. Read these simple tips to keep kids safe during the holidays.
Discover how you can support your child to manage their somatic symptoms.
Learn about techniques for pain management and the treatment of pain.
Learn about the causes of anxiety, how to tell if your child has an anxiety disorder and how best to respond.
Coping with your child’s illness as a parent means taking care of yourself. Learn practical stress relief approaches for parents.
Neuroinflammatory disorders are conditions in which inflammation affects the central nervous system (the brain, spinal cord, and/or optic nerves).
AboutKidsHealth is excited to celebrate SickKids 150th Birthday. From humble beginnings to becoming a global leader in paediatric health care, we have achieved so much together. We are thrilled to celebrate SickKids' rich legacy of care, research and learning. Learn more about our history.
