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Pre-teen

As your child enters the pre-teen years, they have more opportunities to express their independence. Find out how to support their mental health, prepare for puberty and handle influences from the media.

Enhancing movement skills in your child

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Discover some tips to help your child learn fundamental movement skills.

Cyberbullying

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Cyberbullying happens through the internet, texting or social media. Learn about what it looks like and what you can do for your child.

Ear infection (otitis media) in children

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Otitis media is a middle ear infection caused by a backup of fluid behind the eardrum. Learn the causes, symptoms, prevention and treatment of otitis media.

Physical activity: Benefits of exercise for health and wellbeing

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Discover how physical activity can improve your child's physical health, brain function and mood.

Brain disorders and mental health: How to help your child cope

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Find out how you can help your child cope with the challenges of a neurological condition and any related mental health issues.

Off-road vehicle (ORV) and all-terrain vehicle (ATV) safety

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Learn about the safety measures you and your family should consider before driving an off-road vehicle (ORV), including all-terrain vehicles (ATVs).

What to know about cyberbullying

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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.

Body image

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Learn more about body image and how having a positive body image can improve your overall health.

Hearing testing in newborns to 3 years

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Learn about the signs and symptoms of hearing loss in babies and toddlers and what happens during the infant hearing screening process.

Is my child or adolescent feeling stressed about COVID-19?

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Learn how children and adolescents express stress through their thoughts, feelings and behaviours. Find some strategies on how you can help your child.

Physical activity and sport post heart transplant

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Find out why physical activity plays an important role in improving the social, emotional and physical health of children who have had a heart transplant.

Physical activity and sport post lung transplant

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Learn about the important role physical activity plays in improving the social, emotional and physical health of children who have had a lung transplant.

Medical illustration with middle ear infection and bacteria in the mastoid air cells within the mastoid bone behind the ear

Mastoiditis

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Mastoiditis is an infection caused by bacteria within the bone behind the ear. Learn more about what causes mastoiditis and find out how it is diagnosed and treated.

Substance use and substance use disorder: Overview

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Find out which substances teens use most often, and why, and what to do if you are concerned about your teen’s substance use.

Emotional Well-being Tool Kit: Ages 18+

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A list of free mental health resources available to youth in Ontario who are 18 years of age or older.

Health and wellbeing

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Find resources to help your overall health and wellbeing including articles on how to get more sleep, nutrition, screen time and building resilience.

Bipolar disorder: Treatment and coping methods

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Find out about some of the treatments and coping mechanisms available for bipolar disorder, including medications, psychotherapy and lifestyle changes.

About Us

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.

Gender transitioning

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Learn more about the options for transitioning and helpful resources for transgender youth and their families.

What is transitioning

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Learn more about the options for transitioning and helpful resources for transgender youth and their families.

Bipolar disorder: Overview

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Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder. Find out about the types of bipolar disorder, the symptoms and how it is diagnosed.

Physical activity and sport post liver transplant

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Physical activity plays an important role in improving the social, emotional and physical health of children who have had a liver transplant.

Neonatal neurodevelopmental follow-up recommendations: 18 month visit

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Recommendations to encourage neurodevelopment in babies at 18 months old who have spent time in the neonatal neurodevelopment follow-up clinic.

Screen time for teens: Overview

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Find out what screen time is, how much time you should be spending online and how too much screen time can impact your mental health.