Siblings may receive less attention at times because the needs of a child with epilepsy take over. Helping siblings cope is an important aspect of family life as well.
Children growing up with phenylketonuria (PKU) need to incorporate health care into their normal routines. Read about encouraging proper development.
An in-depth list of recommended foods for older babies. Healthy choices of nutritious foods are provided, and allergenic foods are discussed.
This page contains information to help parents cope with their increasingly independent teen.
This hub provides information on a range of evidence-based approaches to ease the pain of needle pokes for your child.
Teens living with hemophilia can learn practical tips on home therapy.
Read about the transition that must be made from paediatric to adult care.
During the school-age years, your child continues to grow socially and emotionally. Find out more about this developmental phase, and whether your child is on track to achieving specific milestones.
Learn tips on how to talk to your friends about hemophilia.
Learn to differentiate between myth and truth concerning children's pain. There are many common misconceptions of pain that should be dispelled.
Find information to help promote independence in your teenager while continuing to help them manage their cancer treatment.
Find out how to create safe walking routines for your child.
Learn how and when to introduce different food textures to your child.
Read about the causes and features of temporal lobe epilepsies as well as how they are treated and long-term outlook.
Learn step-by-step instructions for changing your child's tracheostomy tube and Velcro tube ties.
Find out about what causes constipation and soiling and how you can help your child with diet, toilet routines and medications.
Read about complementary and alternative therapies and how to use them safely to avoid side effects and interactions with your other sickle cell treatments.
Your child needs to take the medicine called vincristine. This information sheet explains what vincristine does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Learn how to treat and prevent nosebleeds in children.
Learn what bones are made of, how they grow and why it is important to keep them healthy.
Read about causes and symptoms of complex partial seizures and how they are treated.
Keeping in contact with your school and during cancer treatment is important. Find out how you can communicate with your school, what you should tell them and what to expect when returning to class.
