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Health games and videos for kids.
Here is an introduction to scoliosis surgery. Links are provided to pages that give information about what will happen before, during, and after surgery.
A list of helpful glossary terms for Teens Taking Charge Managing Your Hemophilia program.
Learn about resources that are available for parents to help their children improve their writing and printing skills.
2 minutes; Ages 7–11
A walk through the pathology lab, where doctors examine blood and other bodily fluids, organs and tissues.
This resource contains both general diabetes information and a series of educational videos about diabetes management and nutrition.
This page contains a series of links to activities and games that support the different strategies of the CARD system.
An in-depth description of the potential side effects of chemotherapy for children suffering from brain tumours.
An in-depth description of what to expect for a child undergoing brain surgery for brain tumours.
Learn about pain relief medication and how to administer it, including patient controlled analgesia.
Physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists are health care professionals who can help children with heart conditions recover after surgery.
Learn the math skills expected of your child at different stages.
Read about chronic illness and ways to cope. Congenital heart disease is a common example. While it can often be well managed, it never goes away.
Read about different types of attachment that a baby or child might develop. Attachment issues, such as disorganized attachment, are discussed.
Learn how to effectively keep your baby safe when using baby equipment, including change tables, cribs, strollers, carriers/slings, playpens and more.
Learn about common painful conditions including arthritis, sickle cell anaemia, and cancer.
