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Your emotions: Before scoliosis surgery

When preparing to have scoliosis surgery, it is normal to experience a change in mood, or anxiety. Read about why they occur and tips for managing them.

Talking to your child about illness

Learn helpful tips when talking to your child about illness.

Surgery for hypospadias

Learn what to expect when preparing your child for hypospadias surgery.

Tonsil surgery or tonsil and adenoid surgery: Caring for your child after the operation

Tonsils and adenoids may be removed if they become enlarged. Read about surgery to remove tonsils and adenoids and how to help your child recover.

How to prepare as a caregiver for your child’s surgery

Parents/caregivers may experience a lot of emotions when they learn their child needs surgery. Learn strategies to help you prepare yourself before the surgery so that you can better support your child.

Types of cancer surgery

Being told you need surgery for your cancer diagnosis or treatment can be scary. This page describes the different types of surgery you might need to help you prepare and know what to expect.

Talking to others about hemophilia

Learn tips on how to talk to your friends about hemophilia.

Hemodialysis: Using an AV graft or AV fistula for ease of access

Learn about the two main options to create a vein or artery that is easy to use for your child's hemodialysis.

What are the fasting guidelines for your child before surgery?

Before receiving anesthesia for surgery, your child will receive fasting or NPO (nothing by mouth) guidelines to follow. If these guidelines are not followed, the procedure or surgery will be cancelled and rescheduled for the safety of your child.

How to prepare for surgery based on your child's age

How you prepare your child for surgery will depend on their age. Learn about different ways to prepare, from infants to teens. 

What to do if your child gets sick before surgery

If your child becomes sick before surgery, the surgery may need to be rescheduled. Learn about why it is important that your child is well before surgery. 

During scoliosis surgery

Find out what happens when your child enters the operating room to when they are moved into their room. A guide for what your child can expect during scoliosis surgery.

What to expect on the day of surgery

Learn what to expect when your child comes to the hospital for surgery. Everyone’s surgical journey is different and may look different depending on the hospital you are at.

Deciding about epilepsy surgery: Points to consider

Learn some important things to keep in mind when making a decision about epilepsy surgery, such as surgery goals, risks and possible complications.

Cyberbullying: Talking to your children

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.

Syndactyly in the hands: Treatment

The treatment for hand syndactyly is surgery. The surgical approach for each hand is dependent on the type of syndactyly and which fingers are involved. Learn about the surgery and how to care for your child after the procedure.

Talking to your teen

Talking with your teenager can be difficult and even stressful at times. However, having effective communication skills can help ease that stress.

Blocked tear duct surgery

A blocked tear duct stops the flow of tears from the eye down into the nose. Learn how a blocked tear duct can be treated.

What to do in the days before your child's surgery

There are certain things that you will need to do to prepare to come to the hospital on the day of your child’s surgery. Review the checklists in this article to help you and your child get ready for surgery. 

Preparing to come to the hospital for surgery

As a parent/caregiver, you can play an important role in preparing your child to come to the hospital. Learn about your child's surgery, ask questions and find out how you can prepare your child.

What to avoid before scoliosis surgery

There are certain preparatory steps that must be followed prior to having surgery. Learn about some things to avoid leading up to an operation for scoliosis.

Returning to school after scoliosis surgery

School mates may not understand your scoliosis surgery, and may overreact. Learn tips for communicating with them, as well as preparing for school absences.

What to do when you are booked in for a liver transplant

How to talk to your child about surgery

It is not easy to talk to your child about surgery, but your child’s health-care team is here to support you in having this conversation. This page contains some conversation recommendations and suggestions to help you prepare your child.