Read about physical health difficulties that may arise for an epileptic child, and how to help. Physical health concerns can be discussed with a treatment team.
There are a number of concerns that arise around scoliosis. Find out how these different concerns rank among the patients, their families and their surgeons.
Learn about the challenges that parents/caregivers and families may experience when a baby is admitted to the NICU.
Learn about the important role physical activity plays in improving the social, emotional and physical health of children who have had a lung transplant.
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.
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.
Physical activity plays an important role in improving the social, emotional and physical health of children who have had a liver transplant.
Learn about the signs and symptoms of anxiety in children and teens.
Learn about the guidelines for daily physical activity, sleep and screen time for babies, children and teens.
A pelvic exam should be done once you turn 25 or sooner and then every 3 years after that. Learn what to expect during your first pelvic exam.
Learn what happens at follow-up clinic visits after brain tumour treatment for your child has ended.
Physical activity plays an important role in improving the social, emotional and physical health of children who have had a kidney transplant.
Find answers to frequently asked questions teenagers have about breastfeeding, including how long it's recommended, supplementing with formula, and troubleshooting.
Children need extra care and attention after heart surgery. Read about care after heart surgery including diet, pain management and school.
Learn what will happen during follow-up visits after your child's leukemia treatment ends.
In type 1 diabetes, the pancreas stops producing insulin. Learn how this chronic condition is managed.
Read about preparing a teenager with congenital heart disease for high school. Guidance counselors and managing work, time and treatment are discussed.
Read about physical treatments for pain management. These treatments are aimed at treating pain and its underlying causes.
Discover how physical activity can improve your child's physical health, brain function and mood.
Learn about helping those with congenital heart disease have a healthy body image. Read about issues that may arise, such as embarrassment over scars.
Discover the most common emotional, physical and behavioural signs and symptoms of problematic substance use.
Learn how to care for your child at home after a kidney biopsy.
Discover why you or your child may have been referred for a genetics appointment and what to expect when you see a geneticist and/or a genetic counsellor.
Learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of depression, how they can impact your teen and how depression is diagnosed.
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