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This page gives an overview of how to help your teen with arthritis take control of their arthritis. It leads to pages on how to help your teen learn to manage own health care.
Here is an introduction to scoliosis surgery. Links are provided to pages that give information about what will happen before, during, and after surgery.
2:19; Ages 4–8
Hear from other kids about what bullying is, the different types of bullying, and why someone might bully.
30 minutes; Ages 8–13
Click through conversations to learn about building relationships on common interests, traits and experiences.
Information on how to contact AboutKidsHealth.
Health games and videos for kids.
A list of helpful glossary terms for Teens Taking Charge Managing Your Hemophilia program.
Information to help your child or teen become more independent and take control of their own health care.
In type 1 diabetes, the pancreas stops producing insulin. Learn the symptoms, causes and how this life-long condition is diagnosed.
Learn about the everyday items you or your child may be carrying around in your purse or backpack that could be potentially harmful if your child consumes them.
Education is an important part of any child's life. Read about options for a child attending college or university while coping with epilepsy.
7:04; Ages 6–11
Becky the Bladder and Will the Water Bottle explain how drinking water and peeing regularly help keep the bladder healthy.
Learn about different parts of the body.
Learn how to support your teen's mental health and wellbeing, and how to recognize and manage various mental health conditions.
The AboutKidsHealth team works closely with the health-care professionals at The Hospital for Sick Children in the development and review of the health information on AboutKidsHealth.ca
This resource contains both general diabetes information and a series of educational videos about diabetes management and nutrition.
When children have facial differences, they may be more likely to experience bullying than their peers. As a parent, you can help your child confront these challenges.
There are books, games and computer programs available to parents to help their child with phonological awareness.
