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ENFit: The new global standard for feeding tube supplies and accessories

Feeding tube supplies and accessories are being upgraded to a new global standard called ENFit. Find out what you need to know about how the new supplies differ from the existing ones.

Introducing new food textures to your baby

Learn how and when to introduce different food textures to your child.

Sickle cell disease: Useful research terms and resources

You may be asked to join a clinical research trial or other types of research to help research teams study new treatments and better understand the impact of sickle cell disease on families. Learn about types of research and where to find more information about sickle cell disease research.

Sickle cell disease: Useful research terms and resources

You and your child may be asked to join a clinical research trial or other types of research to help research teams study new treatments and better understand the impact of sickle cell disease on families. Learn about types of research and where to find more information about sickle cell disease research.

What to do when your teen is not learning new health-care skills

Learn some of the reasons why teens may stop doing self-care tasks and what you can do to help them. Also learn about some of the issues that teens with special needs have and how to help them learn new tasks.

The heart transplant operation

A heart transplant operation takes four to 10 hours. Learn what happens during the transplant and the major problems that may occur.

Transitions during hospitalization for intestinal failure

Learn tips to help navigate the transitions you and your child will experience during their hospital stay for intestinal failure and when planning to return home from the hospital.

Secondary cancer after a brain tumour

Read about the occurrence of secondary cancer after brain tumour treatment in your child. Find out what the risk factors are, how it will be screened and what can be done.

Coping with a JIA diagnosis

You may feel a range of emotions after being diagnosed with JIA. Discover some strategies to help you cope with JIA.

Coping with symptoms, stress, flare-ups and setbacks

Pierced ear infection

A new ear piercing can easily become infected. Find out how to properly care for your child's new piercing.

Social & emotional effects for children with heart disease

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

Epilepsy and emotions

A child with epilepsy may experience a range of emotions, which may include depression or anxiety. Learn how to help your child manage their emotions and nurture their self-esteem.

Cancer research and your teenager

Learn about ongoing cancer research and your teenager's role in research and clinical trials.

What to expect right after liver transplant surgery

Potential complications of a heart transplant

Learn more about common complications after a heart transplant.

Sickle cell disease research

Research can help health-care providers test new treatments and help them learn how sickle cell disease affects patients and their families. Learn about the risks and benefits of participating in research and about giving your consent to participate.

Finding a primary health-care provider

Read about tips and tricks for finding a primary health-care provider on your own.

Eye damage and diabetes

Over time, diabetes can cause eye damage. Learn about the various eye conditions that can occur and how they may be treated.

Juvenile psoriatic arthritis

Learn about psoriatic arthritis, a type of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) that affects 3% to 10% of young people who have JIA.

Sickle cell disease research

Research can help health-care providers test new treatments and help them learn how sickle cell disease affects patients and their families. Learn about the risks and benefits of participating in research and about giving consent for your child to participate.

Sickle cell disease: Sleep restriction

Find out how to set up a new sleep schedule to help you spend more of your time in bed sleeping instead of tossing and turning.

Skeletal dysplasia: An overview

Skeletal dysplasia is a term used to describe a group of genetic conditions that cause abnormal formation of bone and cartilage. Growth and other bodily functions may also be affected.

What happens during kidney transplant surgery

Rejection of a liver transplant