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.
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.
Learn about the important role physical activity plays in improving the social, emotional and physical health of children who have had a lung transplant.
Learn about the guidelines for daily physical activity, sleep and screen time for babies, children and teens.
Learn about the signs and symptoms of anxiety in children and teens.
Physical activity plays an important role in improving the social, emotional and physical health of children who have had a liver transplant.
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.
In type 1 diabetes, the pancreas stops producing insulin. Learn how this chronic condition is managed.
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.
Learn what will happen during follow-up visits after your child's leukemia treatment ends.
Children need extra care and attention after heart surgery. Read about care after heart surgery including diet, pain management and school.
Find answers to frequently asked questions teenagers have about breastfeeding, including how long it's recommended, supplementing with formula, and troubleshooting.
Read about physical treatments for pain management. These treatments are aimed at treating pain and its underlying causes.
Learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of depression, how they can impact your teen and how depression is diagnosed.
Find information to help support your teen (12 to 18 years of age) with intestinal failure transition through developmental ages and stages.
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 how physical activity can improve your child's physical health, brain function and mood.
Adjusting to a child’s epilepsy diagnosis can be challenging and parents often put their own needs last. However, it is important for parents to take care of themselves too. Learn about self-care suggestions for parents.
Physical activity plays an important role in improving the social, emotional and physical health of children who have had a kidney transplant.
Somatization is the expression of distress through physical symptoms and results from the mind-body or brain-body connection. Find out how it affects your child's health.
Having scoliosis surgery can be a very emotionally difficult experience for a teenager. Learn about common stressors as well as how to cope with them.
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