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Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD): How to help your child

Learn how to avoid contributing to your child's OCD symptoms and to use limits, consistency and praise to improve symptoms over time.

Juvenile enthesitis-related arthritis (ERA)

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Juvenile enthesitis-related arthritis includes swelling and pain where tendons and ligaments attach to bone. It affects more boys than girls.

Foreskin problems

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Learn how to treat common foreskin problems and when to see a doctor.

Foot and ankle: Footwear and orthotics for JIA

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Proper footwear is important when you have arthritis. Learn how orthotic inserts and splints can help to relieve pain from JIA.

Hernia

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A hernia is a bulge that develops in the body. Learn about common types of hernias found near the belly or the groin.

Polyarticular arthritis

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Polyarticular arthritis is the second most common type of arthritis in young people. Polyarticular arthritis affects five or more joints within the first six months of diagnosis of JIA. Learn more about the two different types of polyarticular arthritis.

Juvenile psoriatic arthritis

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Learn about psoriatic arthritis, a type of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) that affects 3% to 10% of young people who have JIA.

Oligoarticular arthritis

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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.

Surgical procedures for juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

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Several types of surgical procedures may be used in the treatment of JIA or JIA-related conditions. These include joint injections, joint replacement surgery, jaw surgery, cataract surgery, or glaucoma surgery.

Proximal hypospadias

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Learn about proximal hypospadias and how it is managed.

Urinary tract infection (UTI)

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Learn how a urinary tract infection affects the bladder and kidneys and how it can be treated.

Ureteral reimplant surgery

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A ureteral reimplant is an operation to fix a ureter that is not connected to the bladder properly. Read what to expect after ureteral reimplant surgery.

Coping with Pain with Help from a Child Life Specialist

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In this edition: Child life specialists, Rachael, Alexis, and Katie talk about staying relaxed by creating a coping plan when we are nervous and stressed.Do you do any of the these activities?
Please note that this video was filmed prior to COVID-19.

Get Your Body Moving

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Therapeutic clown A. Leboo and Child Life Specialists tell us why it is important to get your body moving, even if it is a little painful, to help your body heal. Here are some examples of simple exercises.
Please note that this video was filmed prior to COVID-19.

I'm Tired of it! - COVID-19 Feelings and What You Can Do About Them

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It's been a while since COVID-19 started, and that can bring up a lot of different feelings.
Please note that this video was filmed prior to COVID-19.

Breathing Anchors

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Emily shares a brain break activity that shows us how to choose a breathing anchor. Brain Breaks are activities designed to calm your mind and body.
Please note that this video was filmed prior to COVID-19.

Fear of Missing Out

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In this edition: Child life specialist, Rachael, and SickKids' Therapeutic clown, Soleil, talk about missing out on events.
*Please note that this video was filmed prior to COVID-19.

Organized sports: A winning formula for children

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Learn about the benefits of taking part in organized sports for your child.

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD): Overview

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Find out the main factors contributing to OCD, its key features, and what you can do to help your child.

Heat-related illness: How to prevent

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Learn how to prevent, recognize and treat dehydration and other heat-related illnesses in children.

Complementary and alternative medicines for JIA

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There are various complementary and alternative therapies that are available in the treatment of JIA. Learn the difference between complementary and alternative therapies and how to tell which ones are safe for your child.

Somatization: How to help your child at home

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Discover how you can support your child to manage their somatic symptoms.

Cardiopulmonary physiotherapy treatment (CPT) in a baby (0-12 months)

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Cardiopulmonary physiotherapy treatment (CPT) is used to clear mucus from the airways. Learn about the benefits of CPT and the different techniques you can learn to help clear your baby’s airways.

Treatment options for anorexia nervosa

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Find out about the range of in-hospital and outpatient treatments that can help a child recover from anorexia nervosa.

Tracheostomy: What to do in an emergency

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Learn how to identify and respond to the signs of respiratory distress if there is a blockage in your child's tracheostomy tube.