The toddler years bring new opportunities to support your child and understand the value of patience! Learn about toilet training, managing appetite slumps, handling common health issues and disciplining your child.
Find out who you should tell about your child's osteoporosis.
Your child needs to have the medicine called ipratropium. This information sheet explains what ipratropium does, how it is given, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
When you have a child with a complex health condition it is a good idea to write a letter to your child's school to give them the information they need.
Your child needs to take the medicine called lorazepam. This information sheet explains what lorazepam does, how to give it, and what side effects, or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called daunorubicin or doxorubicin. This information sheet explains what daunorubicin and doxorubicin does, how to give
Find out how an organ transplant can affect your child's development, school performance and self-esteem.
Your child needs to take the medicine called mercaptopurine. This information sheet explains what mercaptopurine does, how to give it, and what side effects, or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Your child needs to take a medicine called dasatinib. This information sheet explains what dasatinib does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Sedation is a medicine that helps your child relax, stay calm or sleep. Learn how to take care of your child at home after sedation.
Learn about sedation. Sedation is medicine to make your child sleepy or more comfortable during a hospital test or treatment.
If tonsils become enlarged and cause obstructive sleep apnea, they may be surgically removed. Read about tonsillectomy.
Your child needs to take the medicine called rituximab. This information sheet explains what rituximab does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Recommendations for helping your child navigate through the health-care system and gain independence in managing their own health care.
Read about pain management for children who have had heart surgery.
As a parent/caregiver, you can play an important role in preparing your child to come to the hospital. Learn about your child's surgery, ask questions and find out how you can prepare your child.
Your child needs to take the medicine called ifosfamide. This information sheet explains what ifosfamide does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Find out how to take care of your child following a pyeloplasty operation. Dressing changes, activity level, medications and diet are discussed.
Your child needs to take a medicine called an aminoglycoside. This information sheet explains what aminoglycosides do and how they are given to your child. It also explains what side effects, or problems, your child may have when they take this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called amoxicillin + clavulanate. This information sheet explains what amoxicillin + clavulanate does, how to take it and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called topotecan. This information sheet explains what topotecan does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Discover the phases of your child's limb lengthening and reconstruction treatment.
Learn about the restrictions in protective isolation, after your child's blood and marrow transplant.
Your child needs to take the medicine called baclofen. This information sheet explains what baclofen does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called leucovorin. This information sheet explains what leucovorin does, how to give it, and what side effects, or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
