A guide on giving your child injections into the muscle (intramuscular) at home.
There are five different curve patterns in the spines of teenagers with scoliosis. Learn about these, and other physical changes that can occur.
A step-by-step guide for parents on how to fit a safety helmet and encourage a child to wear one.
Learn the facts about radon, what it is, health risks, and practical tips on reducing radon exposure in the home.
Math skills are divided into different categories. Within these categories, learn about the specific signs that indicate your child may be having difficulty.
Café-au-lait macules are flat marks on the skin. Find out how CALMs are diagnosed, how they affect the body and how they are treated.
Holes in the heart or blood vessels can sometimes be closed with a small device that is put in using heart catheterization. Learn about this procedure.
Learn how to replace negative thoughts with more positive thoughts to help reduce stress, tension and pain.
A guide on giving your child tinzaparin injections at home. Also learn when to call your thrombosis team.
Learn when, where and how to apply numbing cream to ease the pain of needle pokes for your child.
Palliative care includes reducing the physical, psychological, social and spiritual suffering that is associated with serious illness. Learn about the role palliative care providers can have in your child’s care.
Learn about flat head syndrome and how it is treated.
There are five different curve patterns in the spines of children with scoliosis. Learn about these, and other physical changes that can occur.
An ostomy is an opening to collect urine or stool outside the body. Learn about different types of ostomies and what they look like.
Teens living with hemophilia can learn tips on how to give self-infusions.
Learn how to identify and respond to the signs of respiratory distress if there is a blockage in your child's tracheostomy tube.
Teens living with hemophilia can learn helpful tips on post-secondary school, including how to budget.
Keeping in contact with your school and during cancer treatment is important. Find out how you can communicate with your school, what you should tell them and what to expect when returning to class.
Hepatitis C is a virus that affects the liver. If you have hepatitis as a child, learn about how you got it and how you can look after yourself.
Learn how to set up a suction machine, what equipment you will need and which size catheter you should use for your child.
Step-by-step instructions for parents on giving injections into the fatty layer below the skin (subcutaneous) at home.
Discover how imaging tests, such as X-rays, MRIs and ultrasounds, are used to rule out conditions that may be similar to arthritis and diagnose JIA.
How to effectively keep your newborn baby safe and comforted. Tips, such as holding them to offer proper head support, are included.
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