Read about when you will need to transition to adult care, why this is necessary, and advice from other teens who have made the transition.
Type 2 diabetes is less common in children and teens than in adults. Learn the signs of type 2 diabetes and how it is diagnosed.
Discover the main signs and symptoms of ADHD in school-aged children and teens.
What to expect in the first few months after scoliosis surgery, specifically regarding physical changes and recovery. Suggestions for coping are included.
Homesickness is something that many children feel when they leave home for a period of time. Learn more about how to help your child cope with homesickness and how to prepare for a trip or overnight stay in a new environment.
Read about the Apgar score, which is used to assess a newborn baby's well-being using five categories: heart rate, breathing, muscle tone, reflexes and skin colour.
It is important to respect the words people use to describe themselves. Learn about how to be inclusive using gender-neutral language.
Genetic counselling is a process that provides information and support to individuals and families at risk of, or with, a genetic condition.
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.
Recommendations for navigating your way through the health-care system as a teenager and gaining independence in managing your own health care.
Here are the personal stories of four teens that have gone through scoliosis surgery. They share what they felt about surgery and how they coped.
Resilience is a learned skill. Resilient children are able to cope with stress, particularly after a traumatic life event or stressor.
Insulin requirements will change as your child grows and develops. Learn why this is required and when to make adjustments.
Oligoarticular arthritis is the most common type of arthritis in young people, affecting four joints or less in the first six months of symptoms. Find out more about the two different types of oligoarticular arthritis.
Finishing cancer treatment is a major milestone, but it may take time to readjust to "normal" life. Read about adjusting to life off treatment.
Recommendations for helping your child navigate through the health-care system as a teenager and gain independence in managing their own health care.
Learn about the range of signs that a child might be at risk of attempting suicide.
Tips for teens living with hemophilia and looking for their first job.
Find information to help support your teen (12 to 18 years of age) with intestinal failure transition through developmental ages and stages.
Read about different characteristics and types of temperament and how you can match your parenting approach to your child’s behavioural style.
Teens living with hemophilia can learn why smoking is bad news for their health.
This page gives a few statistics on how many teens may need additional surgery in the future. It describes why additional surgery may be required. It gives an idea of what to expect in terms of medical follow-up as the teen gets older.
Depression is different from situational or short-term sadness. Learn about what causes depression, how common it is in children and teens, and what you can do to help your child.
