Most scoliosis research focuses on girls. Read about the similarities and differences between boys and girls in their experiences with scoliosis.
Learn about common growths, called infantile hemangiomas. Also, learn when they are tested and treated by doctors.
Juvenile enthesitis-related arthritis includes swelling and pain where tendons and ligaments attach to bone. It affects more boys than girls.
Albinism is a genetic condition that causes a person to have no, or very little, pigment in the eyes and sometimes in the skin and hair also. Albinism is passed from parent to child because of a genetic mutation.
Learn about the factors that affect pain assessment such as our emotions, behaviour and cultural attitudes to pain.
Germ cell tumours are a type of cancer that start in the germ cells. Learn about where germ cell tumours are most commonly found, how they are diagnosed and the main types of treatment.
Gonadotropin deficiency can affect pubertal development in children. Learn more about gonadotropin deficiency, how it is diagnosed and treated.
Information for parents about trisomy 13, a rare genetic condition that causes developmental delay and affects many different organ systems.
Information about what parents may want to tell other people about their child's autism.
Cleidocranial dysplasia is a genetic disorder that affects the development of bones and teeth. Learn what to expect with a diagnosis of CCD.
Learn potential issues that can result from treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).
Puberty is a stage of development where your child's body starts to take on adult form. Learn about puberty in boys and how to talk to your son about puberty.
Suicide can result from many factors. Find out about the leading causes.
The way someone reacts to and copes with a traumatic event varies from person to person. Learn about what causes trauma and when to see a health-care provider.
Detailed information on the effects that brain tumour treatment may have on a child's fertility and pubertal development.
Chorea is chaotic, random, repetitive, purposeless movements that usually involve multiple body parts. Sydenham's chorea (SC) is the most common form of acquired chorea in children.
Puberty is a stage of development where your child's body starts to take on adult form. Learn about puberty in girls and how to talk to your daughter about puberty.
Here are the personal stories of four teens that have gone through scoliosis surgery. They share what they felt about surgery and how they coped.
Learn about the immediate experience of neonatal intensive care, which is a very emotional, physical and practical challenge for parents and families.
Learn more about promoting positive body image in your child and improving their overall health.
Learn strategies to cope with the stress and worry of having a child or teenager with JIA.
Discover the main features and causes of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, which affects one in 20 children.
Learn about the different types of treatment for children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).
Talking with your teenager can be difficult and even stressful at times. However, having effective communication skills can help ease that stress.
