Discover the main signs and symptoms of ADHD in school-aged children and teens.
Learn about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and what you can do to help your child at home and at school.
Discover the main features and causes of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, which affects one in 20 children.
Find out how medications can work with behavioural treatment to help a child with ADHD symptoms.
Find out how structure, consistency and clear communication can help you support a child with ADHD symptoms.
Find out how to work with your child's school to support your child with ADHD.
Learn how to support a child with epilepsy who experiences some of the cognitive consequences associated with the condition.
Find resources on how to support your child's mental health and general well-being through physical activity, sleep and nutrition.
Therapeutic clown Soleil and Child Life Specialist Rachel share tips to help us cope when we are in pain. Deep breathing, using a Hoberman sphere (breathing ball), is featured in this video.Please note that this video was filmed prior to COVID-19.
Missing school because of an illness is not easy for children or their parents. Without daily contact with classmates and teachers, it can be hard for a child to keep in touch and feel connected with school.
A child or teen may turn to self-harm as a way to relieve emotional pain. Find out about the main causes and coping methods.
Math skills are divided into different categories. Within these categories, learn about the specific signs that indicate your child may be having difficulty.
Learn about how acute myeloid leukemia (AML) develops and what factors may affect the development of the disease.
In this edition: Child life specialist, Rachael, and Librarian, Brian, practice book stretching.Please note that this video was filmed prior to COVID-19.
Therapeutic clown A. Leboo shows us why it is important to wash our hands properly. By covering his hands with paint, you will see all of the places that didn't get washed properly - yikes!Please note that this video was filmed prior to COVID-19.
Therapeutic clown A. Leboo has a hard time swallowing pills. Child Life Specialists help A. Leboo learn how to swallow pills by practicing with different sizes of candy.Please note that this video was filmed prior to COVID-19.
Therapeutic clown Soleil and Child Life Specialist Rachel give us reasons why it's good for us to be silly. What is your favourite silly thing to do?Please note that this video was filmed prior to COVID-19.
Most parents of children living with epilepsy are concerned about aspects of their child’s behaviour. Varying behaviors can be expected from a child with epilepsy. Learn about causes of behavioural changes and how to manage them.
Emily shares a brain break activity that shows us how to choose a breathing anchor. Brain Breaks are activities designed to calm your mind and body. Please note that this video was filmed prior to COVID-19.
In this edition: Child life specialist, Rachael, and SickKids' Therapeutic clown, Soleil, talk about missing out on events.*Please note that this video was filmed prior to COVID-19.
Therapeutic clown A. Leboo and Child Life Specialists tell us why it is important to get your body moving, even if it is a little painful, to help your body heal. Here are some examples of simple exercises.Please note that this video was filmed prior to COVID-19.
It's been a while since COVID-19 started, and that can bring up a lot of different feelings.Please note that this video was filmed prior to COVID-19.
Hang out with Rachael as she walks you through an animal-themed calming and sleepy guided relaxation. Perfect for before bed or when you're feeling anxious or stressed.*Please note that this video was filmed prior to COVID-19.
Math skills are divided into different categories. Within these categories, here are some specific signs that your child may be having difficulty.
Emily shares a brain break that focuses on breathing. This type of breathing is called 'shape' breathing. For this activity, you will be making a star and rainbow shape with your body. Which shape was your favourite?Please note that this video was filmed prior to COVID-19.
