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The CARD system for health-care providers

The CARD system provides groups of strategies that can be used before and during vaccination to make the experience a more positive one for your patients.

Medical care for your child with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1)

A child with neurofibromatosis type 1 must have consistent medical care. Parents can use this checklist to ensure their child receives all the care they need.

Bath time for newborn babies

How to effectively make bath time easier for your newborn. Information on giving a newborn baby a sponge bath is provided, as well as safety tips.

Epilepsy: Transition to adult health care

A teenager with epilepsy will need to transfer management of their epilepsy to an adult care setting. Find out about transitioning smoothly from paediatric to adult care.

Transitioning to adult health care

What to expect in the adult healthcare system

Opioids for pain

Learn why opioids such as morphine, fentanyl and codeine are prescribed and how they help manage pain in children.

Caring for your child at home after a blood and marrow transplant

Learn about your child's care at home, after a blood and marrow transplant.

How to help a friend whose child is in hospital

Read about some practical help you can provide if you have a friend who has a sick child in the hospital.

Poison prevention: A guide to keeping your family safe from poisons

Find out how you can prevent poisonings at home, including how to store and give medicine safely, and learn about the everyday items around the house that may be harmful to children.

Kidney transplant: Talking with healthcare providers on your own

Understanding your child's epilepsy diagnosis

March is Epilepsy Awareness Month. Find out how epilepsy is diagnosed and what questions to ask to make sure you understand the diagnosis.

Urinary catheter: Care at home

Urinary catheters require regular cleaning and irrigation to keep them working properly. Find out how to care for your child's catheter at home.

Tips for positive parenting and managing behaviour in children up to age 5

Find out how parents and caregivers can encourage and reinforce positive behaviour in children up to age 5 years, as well as manage and redirect unwanted behaviours.

Dental check-up and cancer treatment

It is important to visit the dentist for a check-up before beginning cancer treatment. Read on for information on the importance of a check-up and dental cleaning before treatment.

Children with immune deficiencies and blood and marrow transplant

Learn about blood and marrow transplants, for a child with an immune deficiency.

Reusable nebulizers: Use and maintenance

Learn about the importance of cleaning and disinfecting a reusable nebulizer and follow the step-by-step instructions to learn how to do it.

Liver transplant: Talking with healthcare providers on your own

Managing daily tasks when your child has cancer

Learn strategies to help you manage daily tasks inbetween caring for your child with cancer.

Hemophilia: Understanding prophylaxis

Learn why preventing bleeds is the best way to manage hemophilia.

How to prevent head injuries in children

A guide for parents on preventing head injuries at home and outdoors.

Sickle cell disease and problem solving: Identify the problem

The first step to problem solving is identifying the problem. This page offers tips to help you recognize when there is a problem and then identify the problem as clearly as possible.

Other devices for insulin injections

Several other devices can be used to make insulin injections easier. Learn what these devices are and whether they are right for your child.

Ear cleaning: How to clean your child's ears

Learn how to safely clean your child's ears.