Diaper rash is a common skin irritation that affects babies and toddlers. Learn how to treat it and the best way to prevent it.
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Health games and videos for kids.
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.
A list of helpful glossary terms for Teens Taking Charge Managing Your Hemophilia program.
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
2:19; Ages 4–8
Hear from other kids about what bullying is, the different types of bullying, and why someone might bully.
30 minutes; Ages 8–13
Click through conversations to learn about building relationships on common interests, traits and experiences.
Learn about medication for children with heart conditions. A doctor will prescribe a drug when it's clear that medication will improve a child's condition.
Read about social and emotional development in a baby’s first year of life.
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 coping with a diagnosis. While the diagnosis may be upsetting, the good news is that a child's pain is no longer a mystery.
The side effects from chemotherapy medications are not the same for everyone. Find out what the possible side effects of taking chemotherapy medications are and how they can be managed.
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.Please note that this video was filmed prior to COVID-19.
