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 structure, consistency and clear communication can help you support a child with ADHD symptoms.
Find out how medications can work with behavioural treatment to help a child with ADHD symptoms.
Find out how to work with your child's school to support your child with ADHD.
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.
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.
Learn how to support a child with epilepsy who experiences some of the cognitive consequences associated with the condition.
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, here are some specific signs that your child may be having difficulty.
Find resources on how to support your child's mental health and general well-being through physical activity, sleep and nutrition.
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.
In this edition: Child life specialist, Rachael, and Librarian, Brian, practice book stretching.
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.
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.
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.
Find out how you can find a sense of peace when your world seems overwhelming or when things are getting you down.
Therapeutic clown A. Leboo and Child Life Specialist Katie help us relax our minds by listening to calming music and doing breathing exercises. Get ready for your day by trying these exercises.
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.
Therapeutic clown Soleil and Child Life Specialist Rachel explain that everyone makes mistakes. If you make a mistake it can be helpful to tell someone about it so they can help you fix it.
Emily shares a brain break that focuses on breathing. This type of breathing is called 'shape' breathing. For this activity, you will be making a star and rainbow shape with your body. Which shape was your favourite?
Emily shares a brain break activity that teaches us how to relax different parts of our bodies. Who knew that you can use your muscles to help you to relax!
Join SickKids' therapeutic clown, Fern, as she learns about being a flu fighter with child life specialist, Rachael.
