Find out which substances teens use most often, and why, and what to do if you are concerned about your teen’s substance use.
Discover how to assess acute pain in an older child (age six to 12) at home and in medical settings.
Find out how you can use effective parenting to support the 3Ps of pain management for your teen with acute pain.
Find out how to recognize the signs of acute pain at home and how your teen's pain is assessed in medical settings.
It is important to respect the words people use to describe themselves. Learn about how to be inclusive using gender-neutral language.
Learn how to prevent, recognize and treat dehydration and other heat-related illnesses in children.
Learn about the safety of vaccines, their side effects, how they are given and what they protect your child against.
No matter how others identify, it is important to respect the words people use to describe themselves. Learn tips about how to be more gender-inclusive and use gender-neutral language.
Find out how the 3Ps of pain management can help your teen manage their acute pain.
Find out how you can use the 3Ps of pain management to support your older child (age six to 12).
Asthma is a condition that affects your child’s lungs. Learn about how to care for your child after a hospital visit.
Here is an introduction to scoliosis surgery. Links are provided to pages that give information about what will happen before, during, and after surgery.
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Choose your captain and complete missions in space by learning to recognize emotions and respond to them appropriately.
In this edition: Child life specialist, Rachael, and Librarian, Brian, practice book stretching.Please note that this video was filmed prior to COVID-19.
A list of resources for young people who may be questioning their gender identity or sexual orientation.
Health games and videos for kids.
Read about coping with a diagnosis. While the diagnosis may be upsetting, the good news is that a child's pain is no longer a mystery.
A detailed list of epilepsy organizations, research and books. A wide range of topics is covered, including guides for families and the ketogenic diet.
Learn about medication for children with heart conditions. A doctor will prescribe a drug when it's clear that medication will improve a child's condition.
Read about social and emotional development in a baby’s first year of life.
Therapeutic clown Fern and Child Life Specialist Rachel talk about how their bodies feel when they are anxious. Learn how to manage these feelings so you are prepared the next time you feel anxious.Please note that this video was filmed prior to COVID-19.
