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Dr. Cheddar Chats with Dr. Ronni from SickKids

Dr. Cheddar video chats with Dr. Ronald Cohn (Dr. Ronni), president and CEO of SickKids. Dr. Ronni helps answer viewer questions about the COVID-19 virus.

How to foster positive thinking in your child

Learn how you can foster positive thinking in your child.

Reading milestones

Learn about the reading skills expected of your child at different stages.

Self-efficacy in children

​​Learn why self-efficacy is important for academic success and well-being in children.

The impact of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) on siblings

This page describes how some children might feel if they have a brother or sister with arthritis. It also gives tips on how to help your children manage their feelings toward their brother or sister who has arthritis.

Congenital muscular torticollis

Learn about congenital muscular torticollis, why it happens and what you can do to help your child. 

Phenylketonuria (PKU) transitions in the middle years

Children with phenylketonuria (PKU) need to learn how to balance everyday life and health care. Learn ways to encourage your child to manage their PKU.

Samantha's scoliosis story

Read about what other teenagers with scoliosis went through when they had surgery.

Speech and language development from ages 0 to 3

Find out how a child’s speech and language skills usually develop by age 3 and what you can do to support speech and language development.

Your emotions: Before scoliosis surgery

When preparing to have scoliosis surgery, it is normal to experience a change in mood, or anxiety. Read about why they occur and tips for managing them.

Encouraging healthy coping behaviours

Encourage healthy coping behaviours in your teen with these expert tips.

Becoming a better communicator

Communication skills are something you can constantly improve on. Find out how you can become a better communicator.

Reading: How to help early and struggling readers

Learn about the everyday activities you can do with your child to develop their reading skills.

Preparing to come to the hospital for surgery

As a parent/caregiver, you can play an important role in preparing your child to come to the hospital. Learn about your child's surgery, ask questions and find out how you can prepare your child.

Kimberly'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.

Acute pain: Effective parenting for teens

Find out how you can use effective parenting to support the 3Ps of pain management for your teen with acute pain.

Acute pain: How to treat and manage in older children

​Find out how you can use the 3Ps of pain management to support your older child (age six to 12).

Self-care after leukemia treatment

Learn ways to encourage a child who has had leukemia to be aware of their medical history and to be an active participant in their own health.

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.

Changes in body shape and back movement

Scoliosis surgery may result in a drastic change of your spine and posture. Read accounts of what it was like to adjust after having scoliosis surgery.

Skin biopsy: Caring for your child after the procedure

A skin biopsy helps diagnose skin problems. Find out how to help your child's skin heal after a skin biopsy.

Stress

Self-monitoring after cancer treatment

Even after cancer treatment has ended, it is important to continue self-monitoring for symptoms. Find out why this is important and why you should continue to attend all follow-up appointments.

Your emotions: In the hospital

Immediately following scoliosis surgery, you may feel irritable and frustrated. Read about why you may feel this way, and tips for dealing with it.

Returning to school after scoliosis surgery

School mates may not understand your scoliosis surgery, and may overreact. Learn tips for communicating with them, as well as preparing for school absences.