The toddler years bring new opportunities to support your child and understand the value of patience! Learn about toilet training, managing appetite slumps, handling common health issues and disciplining your child.
When you have a child with a complex health condition it is a good idea to write a letter to your child's school to give them the information they need.
Your child needs to take the medicine called bleomycin. This information sheet explains what bleomycin does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called thiotepa. This information sheet explains what thiotepa does, how it is given, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called cytarabine. This information sheet explains what cytarabine does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Sedation is a medicine that helps your child relax, stay calm or sleep. Learn how to take care of your child at home after sedation.
Recommendations for helping your child navigate through the health-care system and gain independence in managing their own health care.
Find out who you should tell about your child's osteoporosis.
Your child needs to take the medicine called topotecan. This information sheet explains what topotecan does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called gabapentin. This information sheet explains what gabapentin does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called amoxicillin. This information sheet explains what amoxicillin does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called baclofen. This information sheet explains what baclofen does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called amlodipine. This information sheet explains what amlodipine does and how to give it to your child. It also explains what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called salmeterol. This information sheet explains what salmeterol does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called vigabatrin. This information sheet explains what vigabatrin does and how to give it to your child. It also explains what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called asparaginase. This information sheet explains what asparaginase does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called lacosamide. This information sheet explains what lacosamide does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when he takes this medicine.
Nephrectomy is an operation to remove one of your child's kidneys. Learn how to take care of your child at home after the operation.
Your child needs to take the medicine called vincristine. This information sheet explains what vincristine does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
A brachial plexus operation is performed to repair damaged nerves. Learn about how to prepare your child for surgery and take care of them at home.
Your child needs to take the medicine called cefaclor for an infection. This information sheet explains what cefaclor does, how to take it, and what side effects, or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Tonsils and adenoids may be removed if they become enlarged. Read about surgery to remove tonsils and adenoids and how to help your child recover.
Find out how to work with your child's school to support your child with ADHD.
Read about different characteristics and types of temperament and how you can match your parenting approach to your child’s behavioural style.
Your child needs to take the medicine called mercaptopurine. This information sheet explains what mercaptopurine does, how to give it, and what side effects, or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
