Learn about the factors that affect pain assessment such as our emotions, behaviour and cultural attitudes to pain.
Learn more about promoting positive body image in your child and improving their overall health.
Read about poor weight gain, which is when a child does not grow or gain weight as expected. Learn about the causes and management of poor weight gain in infants and young children.
Learn about the diabetes care team, who is involved and what to expect during clinic visits.
Siblings may receive less attention at times because the needs of a child with epilepsy take over. Helping siblings cope is an important aspect of family life as well.
Down syndrome is a genetic condition present at birth. Learn about the symptoms, complications and outlook for children with Down syndrome.
Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder that has both physical and psychological consequences. Learn about the signs and symptoms, risk factors and treatment for anorexia nervosa.
Read about various nutrition and feeding consultants, such as dietitians and lactation consultants, who work to ensure that babies and children with heart conditions receive proper nutrition.
Relative energy deficiency in sports (RED-S) is a syndrome in athletes of any gender and ability caused by consistently not getting enough fuel through food to support the demands of their daily physical activity and training. RED-S is not an eating disorder but can put your child at risk for developing an eating disorder.
Read about various behavioral problems that premature babies may develop as they grow. In general, the most premature babies are more at risk.
Learn how a child's transplant can affect their siblings and how you can help them adjust.
An overview of the symptoms, causes and treatment of growth problems in children.
Find out how to help your teen to stay healthy and properly manage their diabetes as they learn to navigate adolescence.
An overview of the factors that can affect weight gain in children with brain tumours, and tips for maintaining a healthy weight.
Learn how to help your child use technology safely and what to do if your child has been bullied, has bullied others or has seen cyberbullying.
Mark National Nutrition Month by learning about the nutrients and routines that can help with your child's mental wellbeing.
Children growing up with phenylketonuria (PKU) need to incorporate health care into their normal routines. Read about encouraging proper development.
Find out about the range of in-hospital and outpatient treatments that can help a child recover from anorexia nervosa.
A child with neurofibromatosis type 1 must have consistent medical care. Parents can use this checklist to ensure their child receives all the care they need.
Learn why children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) are at risk for becoming overweight.
Tuberculosis (TB) is a curable bacterial disease spread from person to person through the air. Learn more about TB in children, including its causes, signs and symptoms and how it is diagnosed and treated.
Parents can learn about chronic graft-versus-host disease, a possible late effect that occurs after a child's blood and marrow transplant.
A teacher's guide to congenital heart defects. Learn what you can do to help and what to expect if one of your students has a congenital heart defect.
Learn how congenital heart disease can affect a child’s experience in school.
Learn how to prevent and manage your child's weight gain, after a transplant.
