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Speech and language: Myths and facts about the causes of stuttering

Find answers to frequently asked questions about stuttering and its causes.

Your fluid needs after a liver transplant

Myths about pain

Learn to differentiate between myth and truth concerning children's pain. There are many common misconceptions of pain that should be dispelled.

Your fluid needs after a kidney transplant

Consequences of pain

Read about the long-term consequences of pain on a child, the importance of a child's pain management. A discussion of pain myths is included.

Restricting fluids

Sometimes children need to restrict their daily fluid intake, often because of kidney problems. Learn ways to regulate your child's fluid intake.

Sickle cell disease: Diet and exercise

Diet and exercise directly affect your child’s sickle cell disease and how they feel. Read about how a healthy diet, enough water and regular exercise can help manage sickle cell disease.

Sickle cell disease: Diet and exercise

Diet and exercise directly affect your sickle cell disease and how you feel. Read about how a healthy diet, enough water and regular exercise can help you manage sickle cell disease.

Hydration and sickle cell disease

Your drinking habits are an important part of your lifestyle because they affect your overall well-being. Find out how drinking enough fluids helps your body function and reduces the risk of a pain crisis in people with sickle cell disease.

Fever in babies and children

A fever can be a sign that the body is fighting an infection. Learn how to properly care for your baby, toddler or child with a fever.

Sexuality and cancer (ages 12 and 13)

Learn about sexuality and how it can be impacted by a cancer diagnosis and treatment. You can also find information on making safer choices about sex.

Sexuality and cancer (ages 14 and up)

Sexuality is a healthy and normal part of life. Find out what sexuality is, how it is impacted by cancer and what you need to know to make safer choices about sex.

G/GJ tubes: Using silver nitrate to treat granulation tissue

Silver nitrate can be used to help remove granulation tissue around your child's stoma. Learn more about silver nitrate and how to apply it to your child.

Dehydration

Dehydration occurs when the body does not have enough water to function properly. Learn how illness can cause dehydration and how it is treated.

Recreational water illnesses: Prevention and precaution

Learn how to prevent the spread of recreational water illnesses while cooling down in pools, fountains and water parks.

Sun safety

Learn about choosing the correct sunscreen, wearing proper clothing and drinking enough fluids to stay safe in the sun.

Oral rehydration therapy

Find out how oral rehydration therapy can treat dehydration caused by viral gastroenteritis.

Muscle spasms (muscle cramps)

Information about signs, symptoms, causes, treatment and prevention of muscle spasms. 

G/GJ tubes: Low-profile combination G/GJ tube

A low-profile combination gastrostomy/gastro jejunostomy (G/GJ) tube provides fluids, nutrition and medications directly into the small intestine, while also accessing the stomach at the same time. Learn about how to care for a child who has a low-profile combination tube.  

Saline solution: How to prepare at home

Learn how to make a saline solution at home.

G/GJ tubes: Checking the balloon on a feeding tube

Learn how to check the volume of water in the balloon of a feeding tube as well as adjust the fit of the balloon tube.

Sports nutrition

Find out what athletes at all levels should eat and drink before, during and after sports and exercise.

Your stay in hospital after liver transplant surgery

Diarrhea in children

Diarrhea causes frequent, loose bowel movements. Read about the causes of diarrhea in babies and children and how to prevent dehydration.

G/GJ tubes: What to do if your child’s feeding tube is blocked

Learn what to do if your child's feeding tube becomes blocked.