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Toilet learning (toilet training)

When should a child transition from diapers to a potty or toilet? Learn what signs to look for to indicate your child is ready to learn how to use the toilet and about some techniques you can use.

Constipation and soiling (encopresis) in children

Find out about what causes constipation and soiling and how you can help your child with diet, toilet routines and medications.

Bed-wetting (nocturnal enuresis) in children

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.

Anorectal malformation

Learn what treatment is available if your child is diagnosed with anorectal malformation.

Facial difference: Confronting the challenges of bullying

When children have facial differences, they may be more likely to experience bullying than their peers. As a parent, you can help your child confront these challenges.

Medical and surgical teams for blood and marrow transplants

Learn about the members of your child's blood and marrow transplant (BMT) medical and surgical teams.

Moving on: Higher education

Learn about things to consider if you are planning to attend higher education including how to decide on the right type of education for you and expectations of higher education.

Living with leukemia

​Learn about the challenges children being treated for leukemia face and how their diagnoses can also affect their siblings, parents and caregivers.

Dietitians for blood and marrow transplant

Learn how dietitians help during your child's blood and marrow transplant (BMT).

Posterior urethral valves: Overview

Find out what to expect if you have a child with posterior urethral valves (PUV). This document reviews the condition and how it is managed with medications, tests, interventions and surgeries.

Growth and stature of children with heart disease

Learn about how growth and stature are affected by congenital heart disease.

Antegrade continence enema with appendicostomy (Malone antegrade continence enema - MACE)

Find out how an antegrade continence enema can help your child and how to give an antegrade continence enema at home.

Down syndrome

Down syndrome is a genetic condition present at birth. Learn about the symptoms, complications and outlook for children with Down syndrome.

Epilepsy and learning

Learn how to support a child with epilepsy who experiences some of the cognitive consequences associated with the condition.

Moving on: Working when you have had cancer

Read about some points to consider as a cancer survivor entering the workforce, including what you should tell your employer and where to look for career advice.

Using your first tampon

Learn how to insert and remove a tampon, and how to recognize toxic shock syndrome.

Developmental paediatricians

Developmental paediatricians are doctors who specialize in child development. Learn what they do and how they can help your child.

Performing kitchen activities with arm and hand differences

Learn from young people with arm and hand differences about how they perform meal preparation and dining activities in their own way.

131I-Metaiodobenzylguanidine (131I-MIBG) therapy for high-risk neuroblastoma

131I-MIBG is a radioactive therapy used to treat high-risk neuroblastoma. Learn how to prepare for the treatment and care for your child after MIBG therapy. Also learn about potential side effects and complications and when to seek medical attention.

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD): Diagnostic criteria

Learn about the diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorder.

Performing grooming and personal care activities with arm and hand differences

Sheriauna is a young adult who is a below-the-elbow amputee. In this video, she demonstrates how she applies her makeup.

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.

Nutrition and feeding consultants for patients with congenital heart disease

Read about various nutrition and feeding consultants, such as dietitians and lactation consultants, who work to ensure that babies and children with heart conditions receive proper nutrition.