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Valganciclovir and ganciclovir

Low-sodium, low-potassium and low-phosphorus diet

Lifestyle choices and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

Healthy Living & Prevention

Biologic agents and JIA

Hemophilia glossary

A list of helpful glossary terms for Teens Taking Charge Managing Your Hemophilia program.

The Pathology Lab

2 minutes; Ages 7–11

A walk through the pathology lab, where doctors examine blood and other bodily fluids, organs and tissues.

Monitoring your diet and fluid intake after a liver transplant

Contributors

The AboutKidsHealth team works closely with the health-care professionals at The Hospital for Sick Children in the development and review of the health information on AboutKidsHealth.ca

Monarch's Mission

25 minutes; Ages 11 and under

Choose your captain and complete missions in space by learning to recognize emotions and respond to them appropriately.

Book Stretch

​In this edition: Child life specialist, Rachael, and Librarian, Brian, practice book stretching.
Please note that this video was filmed prior to COVID-19.

Gender and identity: Support and resources

A list of resources for young people who may be questioning their gender identity or sexual orientation.

Disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) for JIA

Acceptance

30 minutes; Ages 8–13

Click through conversations to learn about building relationships on common interests, traits and experiences.

Kids on Bullying

2:19; Ages 4–8

Hear from other kids about what bullying is, the different types of bullying, and why someone might bully.

5 4 3 2 1 Grounding

Take a break with Emily as she does this kid-friendly 5 4 3 2 1 grounding exercise. Brain breaks are activities that help us calm our brains and relax our bodies! Please note that this video was filmed prior to COVID-19.

Contraception (birth control)

Contraception is used to prevent pregnancy. Learn about the different types of contraception including how they work and how you can get them.

Cystic fibrosis overview

Cystic fibrosis is a genetic condition that affects different systems in your body.

Breathing problems in newborns

Read about various types of breathing problems in newborn babies and the care that is provided to help them.

Steps towards independence

Discover strategies and tips to help your teen become more independent and take control of their own health care.

Gender and identity: Support and resources

A list of resources for young people and families who may be questioning their gender identity or sexual orientation.