This article describes what to consider when your child decides to become a vegetarian.
Babies, children and adults all need iron to keep their bodies healthy. Discover sources of iron and how to get enough.
Find tips on how to manage changes in your child's diet so that they have no impact on your child's health.
Find out how to help your child manage a sesame seed allergy.
Find out how to help your child manage a soy allergy.
Chylothorax occurs when the fluid that digests fat builds up around the lungs. Learn how a minimal fat diet can help to reduce chylothorax.
Health games and videos for kids.
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A list of helpful glossary terms for Teens Taking Charge Managing Your Hemophilia program.
25 minutes; Ages 11 and under
Choose your captain and complete missions in space by learning to recognize emotions and respond to them appropriately.
In this edition: Child life specialist, Rachael, and Librarian, Brian, practice book stretching.Please note that this video was filmed prior to COVID-19.
A list of resources for young people who may be questioning their gender identity or sexual orientation.
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
2 minutes; Ages 7–11
A walk through the pathology lab, where doctors examine blood and other bodily fluids, organs and tissues.
Learn how insulin pumps work, if they're right for your child and what the potential concerns are.
Learn about heart catheterization tests and electrophysiology studies, which give information about the structure of a child's heart and how well it is working.
Discover strategies and tips to help your teen become more independent and take control of their own health care.
Read about various types of breathing problems in newborn babies and the care that is provided to help them.
