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Arteriovenous malformation (AVM)

An arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is a complex tangle of abnormal blood vessels that can affect the brain and central nervous system. Learn about the signs and symptoms, how an AVM is diagnosed, and the different treatment options.

COVID-19: Information for parents of immunocompromised children and children with chronic medical conditions

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Children who are immunocompromised and children with chronic medical conditions may be at higher risk of serious illness with COVID-19.

Keeping children safe in large crowds

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Learn safety tips for keeping your family safe in crowded places, including how to plan ahead, what to do if your family gets separated and preventing common injuries.

Behaviour changes in children

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Parents can learn helpful tips on how to manage behaviour changes in children who are ill.

Assessing younger school-aged children (age five to eight)

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Learn about pain assessment of younger school-age children. By this age, children begin to develop a sense of cause and effect concerning their pain.

Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C)

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Learn about multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C), a rare syndrome linked to a SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Siblings in the hospital: Helping your children cope

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When a child is hospitalized, their siblings may feel a variety of emotions including but not limited to confusion, upset or sadness. Find ways to help children cope with having a sibling in the hospital.

Social & emotional effects for children with heart disease

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Learn about the social and emotional effects that congenital heart disease might have on a child.

Recurrent abdominal pain (RAP) in children

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Learn the signs and causes of recurrent abdominal pain and when to get medical help.

Intellectual development and children with heart disease

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Read about how the development of a child's intellect may be affected by a congenital heart condition.

Rehabilitation therapists for children with heart disease

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Physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists are health care professionals who can help children with heart conditions recover after surgery.

Medications for heart conditions

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Learn about medication for children with heart conditions. A doctor will prescribe a drug when it's clear that medication will improve a child's condition.

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Phonological awareness: When to worry

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When a child has problems with phonological awareness, they will have trouble with early reading skills. Learn about some signs to watch for.

Physical activity: Guidelines for children and teens

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Learn about the guidelines for daily physical activity, sleep and screen time for babies, children and teens.

Self-efficacy in children

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Learn why self-efficacy is important for academic success and well-being in children.

Stressed adults and anxious young children: Supporting infants, toddlers and preschoolers through COVID-19

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Changes in routine can cause stress and anxiety in infants, toddlers and preschoolers. How young children express their stress can be challenging for parents and caregivers, and when they are also stressed it may be more difficult for them to meet the physical, mental and emotional needs of their children.

Treating acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)

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Learn about the different types of treatment for children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).

School and children with heart disease

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Learn how congenital heart disease can affect a child’s experience in school.

Managing symptoms when your child has cancer

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Find strategies to help children manage their cancer related symptoms.

Heart conditions resources

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Books and websites with information about heart conditions in children.

Scald prevention

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Hot liquids cause approximately 70% of burns in children. Learn how to keep your children safe from scalds and how to treat a burn.

Williams syndrome and congenital heart conditions

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Most children with Williams syndrome have a heart or blood vessel problem.

Bed-wetting (nocturnal enuresis) in children

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Find information about how old most children are when they develop good bladder control at night. Also learn about some of the causes of bed-wetting and what you can do to help your child.

Excessive drooling in children (sialorrhea)

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An overview of the signs, symptoms and medical options for excessive drooling, a condition known as sialorrhea.