Learn about play for preschoolers staying in the hospital.
Therapeutic clown Soleil and Child Life Specialist Rachel talk about the importance of practicing if you want to get better at an activity.Please note that this video was filmed prior to COVID-19.
Play gives babies the opportunity for social interaction and learning. Find examples of appropriate toys for hospitalized babies from birth to 12 months.
Hang out with Rachael as she walks you through an animal-themed calming and sleepy guided relaxation. Perfect for before bed or when you're feeling anxious or stressed.*Please note that this video was filmed prior to COVID-19.
Learn about cognitive development, or the ability to think, over the first six months of a baby's life.
Read about pain management for children who have had heart surgery.
Learn about cognitive development, or the ability to think, over the second six months of a baby's first year.
Information and tips to help parents and caregivers develop their child’s language at 3 years of age.
Most children have at least some pain after an operation, which is called post-operative pain. Learn about relieving a child's post-operative pain at home.
Provides information about the characteristics of autism spectrum disorder, including effects on the five senses, social interactions, and emotional reactions.
Follow these steps to put eye ointment in your child's eyes.
A voiding cystourethrogram (VCUG) uses X-rays to look at how well your child's bladder works during urination. Read about what to expect during a VCUG.
Learn how to insert and remove a tampon, and how to recognize toxic shock syndrome.
Learn how to dress properly for the cold so that you stay warm and dry.
Practical tips for parents to nurture spatial reasoning skills in their child.
Your child’s ostomy pouch will need to be emptied and changed regularly to prevent leaks and protect the skin around their stoma. Find instructions for how to care for, empty and change your child’s ostomy pouch.
Learn how to use a Masimo Rad G Oximeter to monitor your child’s oxygen saturation levels and pulse rate.
This page give advice on how to relieve a child's pain at home.
Find out how a child’s speech and language skills usually develop between the ages of 3 and 5 years, when to be concerned and what you can do to support communication development.
A guide on preparing and giving injectable hazardous medicine safely by mouth.
ESD and ESSB tests use X-rays and barium contrast to image a child's digestive tract. Find out what to expect during an ESD or ESSB test.
Understand and prevent the most common causes of choking.
Learn about what is involved in changing a baby's diaper.
A lung test, or pulmonary function test, is used to measure how well you lungs are working. Learn why you may need a pulmonary function test and what to expect during the test.
