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Cyberbullying

Cyberbullying happens through the internet, texting or social media. Learn about what it looks like and what you can do for your child.

What to know about cyberbullying

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Cyberbullying is a type of bullying that uses the internet, texting and social media. Learn what cyberbullying looks like and what to do about it.

Cyberbullying: Talking to your children

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Learn how to help your child use the computer safely and what to do if your child has been bullied, has bullied others or has seen cyberbullying.

What teens need to know about bullying

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Find out what the different types of bullying look like and what to do if you’re being bullied or if someone you know is being bullied.

Epilepsy surgery: Temporal resection

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Temporal resection is the surgical removal of part of the temporal lobe. Read about the risks and benefits of temporal resection and possible complications.

Bullying

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Find out what the different types of bullying look like and what do if your child is being bullied or if they are the bully.

Norwood procedure

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The Norwood procedure is usually done as part of a series of surgeries to help the ventricle pump blood out to the body.

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)

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Learn about the signs and symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and the two different types.

Fontan procedure

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The Fontan procedure is usually part of a series of operations for single ventricle anomalies. Learn about the operation.

Hemophilia and setting goals

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Teens living with hemophilia can learn why goal-setting is an important part of their self-care routine.

Sickle cell disease: How much sleep are you getting?

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Getting enough sleep is an important part of having healthy sleep habits and coping with pain. Find tips for creating a sleep schedule to help you get enough sleep.

Fat in children's food: What you need to know

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Fat is an essential part of your child or teen’s diet. Learn why, and how to make sure your child is getting enough of the right kind of fat.

Ostomy

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An ostomy is an opening to collect urine or stool outside the body. Learn about different types of ostomies and what they look like.

Mastoidectomy to treat cholesteatoma or ear infection

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A mastoidectomy is surgery to remove a part of the bone behind a child's ear. Learn about what to expect during the operation and follow up treatment.

Brain tumours and lumbar puncture

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In-depth description of a lumbar puncture procedure as part of the medical diagnosis of a brain tumor.

Bone scan and bone density and JIA

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A bone scan and a bone density test are two types of tests your child may need to diagnose JIA. Learn what you and your child can expect during each of these tests.

Brain biopsy

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An in-depth look at what is involved in a biopsy as part of the medical diagnosis of brain cancer.

Nursing shift handover and the handover invite

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Nursing shift handover meetings happen twice each day. They happen at the bedside of each patient and allow the incoming and outgoing nurses to share information. Parents, caregivers and patients are encouraged to be part of these meetings.

MUGA (multiple gated acquisition) scan

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A MUGA scan is a radioactive imaging technique that allows doctors to see the flow of blood through the heart. Learn how to prepare a child for a MUGA scan.

Surgical treatment of epilepsy

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Read an overview of the surgical process, from determining if your child is a candidate for surgery to post-operative care.

How to take care of your teeth

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Find out how to properly take care of your teeth at home, why it’s so important, and how often you really need to go to the dentist.

Mental health A-Z

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Resources for teens to help you support your mental health and general wellbeing. Learn how to keep yourself healthy mentally and physically, how to adjust to life with a chronic condition, the signs and symptoms of eating disorders and how to cope with trauma.

The normal heart

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February is Heart Month. Learn about each part of the heart, including what each part looks like, its specific function and its location.

Corpus callosotomy

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Read about corpus callosotomy, a six-hour surgical procedure to lessen 'drop attacks'. What to expect before and after surgery, including potential risks.

Bone scan and bone density and JIA

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A bone scan and a bone density test are two types of tests you may need for JIA diagnosis. Learn what you can expect during each of these tests.