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.
This resource contains both general diabetes information and a series of educational videos about diabetes management and nutrition.
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A list of helpful glossary terms for Teens Taking Charge Managing Your Hemophilia program.
Learn how the family support team can help you cope during your child's blood and marrow transplant/cellular therapy.
Learn about the everyday items you keep in your garage or storage shed that could be potentially harmful if your child consumes them.
Learn about the common items in your kitchen, such as cleaners and soaps, that may be hazardous to children and what you should do if they are accidentally consumed.
Learn about the various skin conditions and birthmarks that can arise in a newborn baby.
Find out how genetics play a part in many types of epilepsy.
Read about the causes and treatments for reflex epilepsy, a rare condition in which seizures are set off by specific stimuli such as flashing lights.
Learn about the different tools and sources of information that can help assess your child's pain.
Therapeutic clown Soleil and Child Life Specialist Rachel talk about the importance of practicing if you want to get better at an activity.Please note that this video was filmed prior to COVID-19.
2 minutes; Ages 7–11
A walk through the pathology lab, where doctors examine blood and other bodily fluids, organs and tissues.
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