Following a mitrofanoff operation, parents and children will empty the child's bladder using a catheter. Learn about how to use and care for a catheter.
Neurogenic bladder and bowel are bladder and bowel dysfunction that is caused by nerve damage. Learn about why and how to monitor your child’s bladder and bowel to prevent leaks, infection and damage to the kidneys.
Learn about the medications, interventions and surgeries used to manage posterior urethral valves in children.
Find out what to expect if you have a child with posterior urethral valves (PUV). This document reviews the condition and how it is managed with medications, tests, interventions and surgeries.
Health games and videos for kids.
Legal information for AboutKidsHealth.ca
A list of helpful glossary terms for Teens Taking Charge Managing Your Hemophilia program.
This resource contains both general diabetes information and a series of educational videos about diabetes management and nutrition.
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2 minutes; Ages 7–11
A walk through the pathology lab, where doctors examine blood and other bodily fluids, organs and tissues.
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.
30 minutes; Ages 8–13
Click through conversations to learn about building relationships on common interests, traits and experiences.
2:19; Ages 4–8
Hear from other kids about what bullying is, the different types of bullying, and why someone might bully.
Information about different heart conditions, including congenital heart conditions such as atrial septal defect and patent ductus arteriosus. Also discussed are arrhythmias, blue spells and congestive heart failure.
Therapeutic clown Soleil and Child Life Specialist Rachel show us different ways to manage our worries. How do you like to manage your worries?Please note that this video was filmed prior to COVID-19.
