A guide for parents about Botox bladder injections. Learn what they are, what happens during the procedure, and follow-up tests.
Health games and videos for kids.
A list of helpful glossary terms for Teens Taking Charge Managing Your Hemophilia program.
Legal information for AboutKidsHealth.ca
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.
25 minutes; Ages 11 and under
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.
2 minutes; Ages 7–11
A walk through the pathology lab, where doctors examine blood and other bodily fluids, organs and tissues.
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
Information for parents and caregivers on helping kids stay safe while skating, skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling or tobogganing.
Crutches are used to take the weight off of an injured leg. Find instructions for how to use crutches, including how to go up and down the stairs.
Cystic fibrosis (CF) affects different systems in your body, not just the respiratory system. There may also be changes in your liver, pancreas, intestines, muscles, bones, and reproductive organs.
Learn about the common items in your basement, such as bleach, cleansers and lightbulbs, that may be hazardous to children and what you should do if they are accidentally consumed.
Read about different characteristics and types of temperament and how you can match your parenting approach to your child’s behavioural style.
Read about the causes, symptoms, and treatments for Landau-Kleffner syndrome epilepsy, a rare condition in which children have difficulty with speech.
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