Read about pain assessment in babies (from newborns to one year olds). Both behavioral reactions and physical reactions to pain are assessed.
Most scoliosis research focuses on girls. Read about the similarities and differences between boys and girls in their experiences with scoliosis.
Babies can feel pain. Learn about ways pain in newborns and babies can be assessed and techniques that can help ease pain.
Enthesitis-related arthritis is a type of childhood arthritis. Learn about how it is treated, how exercise helps, and how to maintain a normal lifestyle.
Information for parents about trisomy 13, a rare genetic condition that causes developmental delay and affects many different organ systems.
Puberty is a stage of development where your child's body starts to take on adult form. Learn about puberty in girls and how to talk to your daughter about puberty.
Insulin resistance often accompanies polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Learn more about how PCOS can lead to the development of type 2 diabetes.
It is normal to experience some pain and discomfort after surgery, but there are ways to manage it. Find out what you can do to help manage your pain after surgery.
Play gives babies the opportunity for social interaction and learning. Find examples of appropriate toys for hospitalized babies from birth to 12 months.
Learn about common growths, called infantile hemangiomas. Also, learn when they are tested and treated by doctors.
Learn about attachment, and the social and emotional development of babies. Explore topics such as bullying, anger management, resilience, puberty, sexuality and sleep.
After scoliosis surgery, there are some personal care issues you may be faced with. Read the experiences of other teens that also had scoliosis surgery.
Detailed information on the effect that brain tumour treatment may have on a girl’s pubertal development and fertility.
Learn about respiratory distress syndrome, a common condition in very premature babies.
Juvenile enthesitis-related arthritis includes swelling and pain where tendons and ligaments attach to bone. It affects more boys than girls.
Learn about osteoporosis and how it can be diagnosed and treated.
Find suggestions to help your teen manage their sickle cell pain using positive coping behaviours.
Your child needs to take the medicine called metoclopramide. This information sheet explains what metoclopramide does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Read about various behavioral problems that premature babies may develop as they grow. In general, the most premature babies are more at risk.
This page give advice on how to relieve a child's pain at home.
Read about the sensory systems, sensory development in the first 18 months of a baby’s life and how your baby may be influenced by sensation. Suggestions such as gentle rocking, skin to skin contact, swinging and movement input are provided.
Learn about possible outcomes for premature babies.
Learn about what a premature baby needs to eat and how they can get proper nutrition.
Learn the signs and symptoms to look for if you think your baby may have pyloric stenosis (a narrowing or blockage between the stomach and the intestines).
Very premature babies are at risk for metabolic bone disease, a condition that affects their bone health and increases the risk of fractures.
