June is Spina Bifida Awareness Month. Learn about the four different types of spina bifida, their causes and how it is diagnosed.
Learn how your baby's spina bifida is repaired with surgery either before or after they are born. Also learn what happens after surgery and how to take care of your baby at home.
Discover the role of folate in the body and how to get enough in your diet.
Learn about the brain; different neurosurgical and neurovascular conditions and their surgical treatments; and how to recognize and prevent various head injuries.
Information for parents about trisomy 13, a rare genetic condition that causes developmental delay and affects many different organ systems.
Information for parents about trisomy 18, a rare genetic condition that causes developmental delay and affects many different organ systems.
Brain disorders can be caused by medical conditions, illness or injury. Find out how they can affect a child's mental health and overall functioning.
Find out how a bowel management program can help keep your child clean if they have problems controlling their bowel movements.
A Chiari malformation is when the lower part of the brain sits too low in your child's neck. Read about symptoms, causes, diagnosis and surgical treatment.
Nutrition plays an important role in supporting a healthy pregnancy. Find out how to get the right nutrients to support you and your baby.
Find out how an antegrade continence enema can help your child and how to give an antegrade continence enema at home.
Tethered cord occurs when the spinal cord gets stuck to the bottom of the spinal column and is stretched. Learn about how tethered cord is treated.
The general surgery team focuses on a wide variety of congenital anomalies and acquired diseases of the digestive tract, abdomen, chest and lungs, head and neck, and endocrine organs.
Read about different characteristics and types of temperament and how you can match your parenting approach to your child’s behavioural style.
Learn about the common items in your basement, such as bleach, cleansers and lightbulbs, that may be hazardous to children and what you should do if they are accidentally consumed.
Find resources to help your overall health and wellbeing including articles on how to get more sleep, nutrition, screen time and building resilience.
Learn how to support your teen's mental health and wellbeing, and how to recognize and manage various mental health conditions.
Health games and videos for kids.
AboutKidsHealth is excited to celebrate SickKids 150th Birthday. From humble beginnings to becoming a global leader in paediatric health care, we have achieved so much together. We are thrilled to celebrate SickKids' rich legacy of care, research and learning. Learn more about our history.
A list of resources for young people and families who may be questioning their gender identity or sexual orientation.
Learn about complementary and alternative therapies and what to consider before you try them.
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.Please note that this video was filmed prior to COVID-19.
