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Soft tissue injuries

Soft tissue injuries such as sprains and strains are common. Learn how to recognize and treat a soft tissue injury.

Learning Hub

Biologic agents and JIA

Lifestyle choices and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

Low-sodium, low-potassium and low-phosphorus diet

Kids Index

Health games and videos for kids.

Monitoring your diet and fluid intake after a liver transplant

Kids on Bullying

2:19; Ages 4–8

Hear from other kids about what bullying is, the different types of bullying, and why someone might bully.

Acceptance

30 minutes; Ages 8–13

Click through conversations to learn about building relationships on common interests, traits and experiences.

Contributors

The AboutKidsHealth team works closely with the health-care professionals at The Hospital for Sick Children in the development and review of the health information on AboutKidsHealth.ca

The Pathology Lab

2 minutes; Ages 7–11

A walk through the pathology lab, where doctors examine blood and other bodily fluids, organs and tissues.

Hemophilia glossary

A list of helpful glossary terms for Teens Taking Charge Managing Your Hemophilia program.

Valganciclovir and ganciclovir

Healthy Living & Prevention

Contraception (birth control)

Contraception is used to prevent pregnancy. Learn about the different types of contraception including how they work and how you can get them.

Complementary and alternative therapies for cancer treatment

Many people will consider the use of complementary and alternative therapies when undergoing cancer treatment, but not all of these are safe to use. Find out what you need to consider before using complementary or alternative therapies for cancer treatment.

Cystic fibrosis overview

Cystic fibrosis is a genetic condition that affects different systems in your body.

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Bladder Training for Kids

7:04; Ages 6–11

Becky the Bladder and Will the Water Bottle explain how drinking water and peeing regularly help keep the bladder healthy.

Mindfulness with Katie and A. Leboo

Therapeutic clown A. Leboo and Child Life Specialist Katie help us relax our minds by listening to calming music and doing breathing exercises. Get ready for your day by trying these exercises.

Going to the Doctor

Therapeutic clown Soleil and Child Life Specialist Rachel share how they feel when they have to visit the doctor or need to get a vaccine. Rachel shows us how to feel brave and strong before a doctor's visit.