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Foot and ankle: How to buy good running shoes for your child

Find out what makes a good running shoe and how to find the right fit for your child.

Herpangina and hand, foot and mouth disease

Herpangina and hand, foot and mouth disease are both illnesses that are caused by the Coxsackie virus. Herpangina causes ulcers at the back of the mouth. Hand, foot and mouth disease causes blisters on any combination of the hands, feet and the mouth.

Foot and ankle: Treatment of idiopathic clubfoot

Clubfoot is a condition that affects the lower leg, ankle and foot. Learn about the main treatments available for clubfoot, including casting, minor surgery and bracing, as well as how to care for your child as they go through treatment.

Foot and ankle: Clubfoot - Treatment with a boots and bar orthosis

Clubfoot is when the foot is turned in at an angle because of problems in the bones and muscles of the feet and ankles. Learn about how it is treated with the boots and bar orthosis, and how to take care of your child.

Foot and ankle: Footwear and orthotics for JIA

Proper footwear is important when you have arthritis. Learn how orthotic inserts and splints can help to relieve pain from JIA.

Exercises for enthesitis and arthritis

Regular exercise has many benefits and is important for young people with enthesitis. Learn exercises to improve your strength and flexibility.

Elastic compression garments

Elastic compression garments improve symptoms of deep vein thrombosis and post-thrombotic syndrome. Find out what they are and how to properly use them.

Foot and ankle: Positional clubfoot

Positional clubfoot is a condition that can affect one or both feet of newborn babies. Learn more about why this happens and stretches and exercises to help treat clubfoot.

Footwear and orthotics for JIA

Crutches: How to use

Crutches are used to take the weight off of an injured leg. Find instructions for how to use crutches, including how to go up and down the stairs.

Transitioning from pediatric to adult diabetes health care

An overview of helping your child make the transition from pediatric to adult diabetes care. Find out when they should start transitioning and what to expect in the future.

Physiotherapy after neurosurgery

Detailed information on the importance of physiotherapy and exercise to the rehabilitation process after neurosurgery.

Yoga and cancer

Yoga can be a helpful way to reduce stress, stretch and relax. Learn about the benefits of yoga and poses you can do both at home and at the hospital.

Celiac disease: Managing picky eating on the gluten-free diet

Learn how to support your child through eating and appetite changes when they are following a gluten-free diet for celiac disease.

Temperament in your baby and child

Read about different characteristics and types of temperament and how you can match your parenting approach to your child’s behavioural style.

Resources

An essential list of books, videos, and websites to aid new parents in raising a child to the best of their abilities.

Toilet learning (toilet training)

When should a child transition from diapers to a potty or toilet? Learn what signs to look for to indicate your child is ready to learn how to use the toilet and about some techniques you can use.

Managing your life while waiting for a liver

Relative energy deficiency in sports (RED-S)

Learn about RED-S, a syndrome caused by not getting enough fuel through food to support the demands of daily physical activity.

Safe handling of hazardous medicines at home: Mixing capsules with liquid or food

A guide on mixing hazardous medicine capsules with liquid or food safely.

Metatarsus adductus

Metatarsus adductus occurs when the outside border of the foot curves inwards. Learn more about why this happens and stretches and exercises that may help to straighten the foot.

Safe food handling and preparation after a blood and marrow transplant

Learn how to safely handle and prepare food for your child after a blood and marrow transplant.

Cleft lip and cleft palate: Spoon feeding and cup drinking

Find tips for introducing spoon feeding and cup drinking to your child with cleft lip and/or cleft palate and making the experience enjoyable.

Managing your life while waiting for a kidney

Seizures during brain tumour treatment

Learn how to cope with your child experiencing seizures as a result of a brain tumour, or as a reaction to brain tumour surgery.