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.
Detailed information on the effects that brain tumour treatment may have on a child's fertility and pubertal development.
Most scoliosis research focuses on girls. Read about the similarities and differences between boys and girls in their experiences with scoliosis.
As your child enters the pre-teen years, they have more opportunities to express their independence. Find out how to support their mental health, prepare for puberty and handle influences from the media.
Gonadotropin deficiency can affect pubertal development in children. Learn more about gonadotropin deficiency, how it is diagnosed and treated.
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.
Detailed information on the effect that brain tumour treatment may have on a girl’s pubertal development and fertility.
Information on tightness of the foreskin or phimosis. Learn what it is and how it is treated.
Eating healthy foods, being physically active and sleeping well are important parts of a healthy lifestyle. Read about tips for keeping healthy as you navigate puberty.
Learn potential issues that can result from treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).
The teen years can be challenging for your child, and for you. Learn how you can guide your teenager to follow nutrition guidelines, develop good sleep habits, manage their mental health and make safe lifestyle decisions.
Your child needs to take the medicine called leuprolide. This information sheet explains what leuprolide does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when she takes this medicine.
Find answers to questions that teens may have as they go through puberty. Also find information on what you need to know before getting a tattoo or piercing.
Most people first notice body odour when they enter puberty. Learn what causes body odour and how you can prevent it.
Juvenile enthesitis-related arthritis includes swelling and pain where tendons and ligaments attach to bone. It affects more boys than girls.
CPR is a life-saving technique that combines chest compressions and rescue breaths (mouth-to-mouth resuscitation).
Learn how depression is different from sadness. Also learn about what causes depression, how common it is in children and teens, and what you can do to help your child.
Learn more about promoting positive body image in your child and improving their overall health.
This page gives an overview of the different types of germ cell tumours, what the symptoms of germ cell tumours are and how they are treated.
Information on the congenital condition called buried penis. Learn what it is and how to treat it in children.
This guide outlines what children can understand about sexuality and reproduction at different stages.
In addition to anemia and pain, some people with sickle cell disease can have other less common complications. Learn about some of the complications that can happen because of sickle cell disease.
Information and tips on sex for teens living with hemophilia.
