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Your scoliosis surgery

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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Health games and videos for kids.

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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

Lifestyle choices and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

Low-sodium, low-potassium and low-phosphorus diet

Valganciclovir and ganciclovir

Biologic agents and JIA

Steps towards independence

Discover strategies and tips to help your teen become more independent and take control of their own health care.

Gender and identity: Support and resources

A list of resources for young people and families who may be questioning their gender identity or sexual orientation.

Heart catheterization test

Learn about heart catheterization tests and electrophysiology studies, which give information about the structure of a child's heart and how well it is working.

Insulin pumps

Learn how insulin pumps work, if they're right for your child and what the potential concerns are.

Breathing problems in newborns

Read about various types of breathing problems in newborn babies and the care that is provided to help them.

Transplant: Impact on your child

Find out how an organ transplant can affect your child's development, school performance and self-esteem.

Household poisons and hazards: Bathroom

Learn about the common items in your bathroom that may be hazardous to children and what you should do if they are accidentally consumed.

Physical activity: Guidelines for children and teens

Learn about the guidelines for daily physical activity, sleep and screen time for babies, children and teens.

5 4 3 2 1 Grounding

Take a break with Emily as she does this kid-friendly 5 4 3 2 1 grounding exercise. Brain breaks are activities that help us calm our brains and relax our bodies! Please note that this video was filmed prior to COVID-19.

Belly bonanza - Video

​Follow the adventures of Blueberry and Green Pea to help your child learn how food travels through their digestive system.

Coping with Pain

Therapeutic clown Soleil and Child Life Specialist Rachel share tips to help us cope when we are in pain. Deep breathing, using a Hoberman sphere (breathing ball), is featured in this video.
Please note that this video was filmed prior to COVID-19.

Making Mistakes

Therapeutic clown Soleil and Child Life Specialist Rachel explain that everyone makes mistakes. If you make a mistake it can be helpful to tell someone about it so they can help you fix it.
Please note that this video was filmed prior to COVID-19.

Mindfulness with Katie and A. Leboo

Therapeutic clown A. Leboo and Child Life Specialist Katie help us relax our minds by listening to calming music and doing breathing exercises. Get ready for your day by trying these exercises.
Please note that this video was filmed prior to COVID-19.

Contraception (birth control)

Contraception is used to prevent pregnancy. Learn about the different types of contraception including how they work and how you can get them.

Complementary and alternative therapies for cancer treatment

Many people will consider the use of complementary and alternative therapies when undergoing cancer treatment, but not all of these are safe to use. Find out what you need to consider before using complementary or alternative therapies for cancer treatment.