Discover the main signs and symptoms of ADHD in school-aged children and teens.
Learn about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and what you can do to help your child at home and at school.
Discover the main features and causes of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, which affects one in 20 children.
Find out how medications can work with behavioural treatment to help a child with ADHD symptoms.
Find out how structure, consistency and clear communication can help you support a child with ADHD symptoms.
Find out how to work with your child's school to support your child with ADHD.
Learn how to support a child with epilepsy who experiences some of the cognitive consequences associated with the condition.
Find resources on how to support your child's mental health and general well-being through physical activity, sleep and nutrition.
Missing school because of an illness is not easy for children or their parents. Without daily contact with classmates and teachers, it can be hard for a child to keep in touch and feel connected with school.
Therapeutic clown Soleil and Child Life Specialist Rachel share tips to help us cope when we are in pain. Deep breathing, using a Hoberman sphere (breathing ball), is featured in this video.
Math skills are divided into different categories. Within these categories, learn about the specific signs that indicate your child may be having difficulty.
Learn about how acute myeloid leukemia (AML) develops and what factors may affect the development of the disease.
Most parents of children living with epilepsy are concerned about aspects of their child’s behaviour. Varying behaviors can be expected from a child with epilepsy. Learn about causes of behavioural changes and how to manage them.
During the school-age years, your child will demonstrate a genuine enthusiasm for learning. Find out more about this developmental phase, and whether your child is on track to achieving specific milestones.
Math skills are divided into different categories. Within these categories, here are some specific signs that your child may be having difficulty.
In this edition: Child life specialist, Rachael, and Librarian, Brian, practice book stretching.
A child or teen may turn to self-harm as a way of responding to distress. Find out about the main causes and coping methods.
Therapeutic clown Soleil and Child Life Specialist Rachel share how they feel when they have to visit the doctor or need to get a vaccine. Rachel shows us how to feel brave and strong before a doctor's visit.
A video urodynamics study (VUDS) is a test done by your child’s doctor that provides information about how well your child’s bladder is working.
Read about various behavioral problems that premature babies may develop as they grow. In general, the most premature babies are more at risk.
Dr. Cheddar video chats with Dr. Ronald Cohn (Dr. Ronni), president and CEO of SickKids. Dr. Ronni helps answer viewer questions about the COVID-19 virus.
Therapeutic clown A. Leboo shows us why it is important to wash our hands properly. By covering his hands with paint, you will see all of the places that didn't get washed properly - yikes!
Therapeutic clown A. Leboo has a hard time swallowing pills. Child Life Specialists help A. Leboo learn how to swallow pills by practicing with different sizes of candy.
Therapeutic clown Soleil and Child Life Specialist Rachel give us reasons why it's good for us to be silly. What is your favourite silly thing to do?
