Cyberbullying happens through the internet, texting or social media. Learn about what it looks like and what you can do for your child.
The internet is a useful resource to find information on cancer and treatments, but there is also a lot of misinformation. Find out tips to help you know where to go for reliable info and to help you think critically.
Learn about IgA vasculitis (previously known as Henoch-Schönlein purpura), a condition that can cause inflammation of small blood vessels in the skin, joints, kidneys and bowel.
Learn about the types and causes of skin warts, how to prevent warts and what common treatments are used.
Communicating over the internet is convenient, especially to connect with other teens affected by cancer, but there are things you need to consider. Learn tips to keep you safe online.
Teens learn how to find accurate information about hemophilia.
Read about the causes and treatments for reflex epilepsy, a rare condition in which seizures are set off by specific stimuli such as flashing lights.
Learn about the many different causes of epilepsy in children, which are classified into six categories: structural, genetic, infectious, metabolic, immune and unknown.
Learn about articulation milestones in children and when to consider a speech assessment with a speech-language pathologist for articulation difficulties.
Discover how to recognize, treat and prevent insect bites, bee and wasp stings, and when to seek medical attention.
Read about the causes, symptoms and treatments for generalized epilepsy syndromes.
Cyberbullying is a type of bullying that uses the internet, texting and social media. Learn what cyberbullying looks like and what to do about it.
Discover the causes and rates of post-traumatic stress disorder in children and teens.
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.
Discover multimedia resources that can offer you information and support throughout cancer treatment and beyond.
Learn some important things to keep in mind when making a decision about epilepsy surgery, such as surgery goals, risks and possible complications.
Read about some of the advantages of having surgery to correct scoliosis, as well as some of the advantages of not having surgery.
Discover the main features and causes of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, which affects one in 20 children.
Learn about the four different ketogenic diet therapies for childhood epilepsy, which may be tried when medication has failed to control seizures and surgery is not an option.
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.
Learn what meconium is and what meconium-related conditions can occur in newborns.
The way someone reacts to and copes with a traumatic event varies from person to person. Learn about what causes trauma and when to see a health-care provider.
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