Search Results

A grandparent's guide to celiac disease

Celiac disease and the gluten-free diet may be new to you. Learn about celiac disease and the gluten-free diet and what you can do to support your grandchild.

Using gender-inclusive language

Health A-Z

It is important to respect the words people use to describe themselves. Learn about how to be inclusive using gender-neutral language.

Using gender-inclusive language

Health A-Z

No matter how others identify, it is important to respect the words people use to describe themselves. Learn tips about how to be more gender-inclusive and use gender-neutral language.

Consenting to sexual activity

Health A-Z

Learn what it means to give consent for sexual activity and what to consider when determining whether a sexual relationship is safe and appropriate.

Helmets: How they prevent injury

Health A-Z

Find out how helmets are designed to protect against head injury.

Motor development: The next six months

Health A-Z

Learn about motor development in the second half of a baby's first year of life. Milestones such as sitting up, standing, and walking are discussed.

Stroke in newborns

Health A-Z

Learn about strokes occurring in newborns. Stroke is caused by a blockage of the blood vessels in the brain and can happen at any age. Stroke occurs as frequently in newborns as in the elderly, yet it often goes unrecognized and untreated.

About scoliosis

Health A-Z

Scoliosis is a condition that causes your child’s spine to curve sideways. Learn about the different types of scoliosis, some of its causes, and the risk factors that can increase your child's chance of developing a more severe curve.

Transplant: How to get support from your network

Health A-Z

Learn how to make the most of your network to get the support you need when a child has a long-term illness.

Water safety and drowning prevention

Health A-Z

Did you know drowning can occur in as little as 20 seconds? Learn how to keep children safe in or around water.

Substance use disorder: Signs and symptoms

Health A-Z

Discover the most common emotional, physical and behavioural signs and symptoms of problematic substance use.

How to prevent head injuries in children

Health A-Z

A guide for parents on preventing head injuries at home and outdoors.

Premature babies: Advocating for your child at school

Health A-Z

Your goal is to work with your child's teacher to get the best education for your child. Your child has the right to attend school and if you feel they're not getting a "fair shake," get involved with the administration.

Consent, capacity and confidentiality

Health A-Z

Watch this video to learn about the importance of consent, capacity and confidentiality in health care and what your rights are as a patient.

Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors

Health A-Z

Find information about buying, installing and maintaining smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in your home to keep your family safe.

Teenagers with diabetes

Health A-Z

Discover how to help your teenager manage their diabetes and how it will affect their day-to-day lives.

Consent

Health A-Z

Consent is the choice to allow or not allow something to happen, such as treatment. Find out more about consent, who gives it and how it is given.

Substance use and substance use disorder

Health A-Z

Share this resource with your teen to help them learn about the risks of substance use and what it means to have a substance use disorder.

Consent, capacity and medical decision-making for children

Health A-Z

Learn about the roles of children, parents, caregivers and health-care providers in the shared medical decision-making process. As children mature, they develop the capacity to participate in more decisions about their own health.

Meal planning for children with diabetes

Health A-Z

Your child's meal plan must be flexible and realistic. Find out what you need to know before setting up a healthy meal plan.

Food allergies and travelling

Health A-Z

Learn how to make travel safer for a child with a food allergy.

Knowing your rights in a health-care setting

Health A-Z

Learn about your rights when it comes to making your own health-care decisions and your right to privacy.

Brain tumour diagnosis and advocating for your child in school

Health A-Z

Detailed information concerning how to advocate for your child as soon as she in back in school, and balancing treatment with education.

Advocating for your child at school

Health A-Z

A child with a chronic condition eventually transitions back to school. Learn practical tips when advocating for your child at school.

Death and funeral benefits following a motor vehicle collision

Health A-Z

Death beneﬁts are payable to families to help with the cost of funerals after a motor vehicle collision. Learn about accessing death and funeral benefits in Ontario.