Learn about hypertonic salt water soaks, when they can be used and how to make your own.
Learn how to make a salt rinse (saline solution) at home.
Silver nitrate can be used to help remove granulation tissue around your child's stoma. Learn more about silver nitrate and how to apply it to your child.
Learn how and when to introduce different food textures to your child.
Information about what to eat to reduce the chances of side effects while taking prednisone.
Learn about steroid treatment for brain tumours, including why your child may need this treatment and the possible side effects.
May is Cystic Fibrosis Month. Learn what causes cystic fibrosis, what the signs and symptoms are, and what treatments are available.
After a heart transplant, your child will need to stay in hospital for at least two to four weeks. Learn about what is involved in your child's recovery.
Learn what hypergranulation tissue is, why it forms and how to treat it if you notice it around your child's stoma.
Sheriauna is a young adult who is a below-the-elbow amputee. In this video, she demonstrates how she applies her makeup.
Learn about some of the problems your child may have if they have a cecostomy tube (C-tube). Problems can include the C-tube moving, falling out, getting blocked or causing skin problems.
Learn tips on making the healthiest choices when eating out.
Learn how to prevent and treat heat-related illness in children and teens who exercise in hot and humid conditions.
Halloween is a time for dressing up, eating candy, carving pumpkins and decorating homes. Learn how to make it safe as well as fun.
Eating healthy foods and being physically active are important factors in maintaining a healthy weight. Read about tips for keeping a healthy body weight.
Learn how to read nutrition labels to help compare and choose products, and to make informed food choices.
Your child needs to take the medicine called spironolactone (say: speer-on-oh-LAK-tone). This information sheet explains what spironolactone does, how to take it, and what side effects your child may have when they take this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called captopril. This information sheet explains what captopril does, how to give it, and what side effects, or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
A large part of staying healthy is making sure you eat well. Learn about the importance of eating well for health and the foundations of a nutritious diet.
Eating healthy foods, being physically active and sleeping well are important parts of a healthy lifestyle. Read about tips for keeping healthy as you navigate puberty.
Find information about what a cecostomy tube (C-tube) is and why it is used. Also learn about how a C-tube is inserted, the risks and how to care for it once it is inserted.
People with cystic fibrosis can maintain healthy bodies with nutritional support and advice.
