Read about the long-term consequences of pain on a child, the importance of a child's pain management. A discussion of pain myths is included.
Learn to differentiate between myth and truth concerning children's pain. There are many common misconceptions of pain that should be dispelled.
Sexuality is a healthy and normal part of life. Find out what sexuality is, how it is impacted by cancer and what you need to know to make safer choices about sex.
Learn about sexuality and how it can be impacted by a cancer diagnosis and treatment. You can also find information on making safer choices about sex.
Transposition of the great arteries (TGA) is a condition where the arteries connected to the heart are in the wrong spot. Learn about the diagnosis, treatment and what you can expect in the future.
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are typically used as first-line treatment of JIA. Learn about the different NSAIDs available and their potential side effects.
Separate fact from fiction with up-to-date and accurate information on the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine.
Learn about encouraging self-care in children with congenital heart disease.
Therapeutic clown A. Leboo has a hard time swallowing pills. Child Life Specialists help A. Leboo learn how to swallow pills by practicing with different sizes of candy.Please note that this video was filmed prior to COVID-19.
Discover how corticosteroids work and what their common side effects are. There are different corticosteroids available to treat arthritis, available in different forms including pill, liquid, and injectable.
The human papillomavirus (HPV) is an infection that spreads through sexual contact. The HPV vaccine protects against the most common strains of the virus.
Hypothyroidism occurs when the thyroid does not make enough thyroid hormones. Find out how to diagnose and treat hypothyroidism.
Learn what you can do to help your child cope with leukemia treatment, procedures, and side effects.
Learn about the safety of vaccines, their side effects, how they are given and what they protect your child against.
This page contains information on book resources available for parents of premature babies.
A thyroidectomy is the partial or complete removal of the thyroid gland. Find out why your child might need this surgery and learn about follow-up care.
Thyroid stimulating hormone deficiency is a type of hypopituitarism. Learn how it affects the body, as well as how it is diagnosed and treated.
Includes advice on how to store and what to do if your child misses a dose.
Learn about the types of atrial septal defects (ASD), how they are diagnosed, treated, and what the long-term outcomes for children with ASD.
Read about complementary and alternative therapies and how to use them safely to avoid side effects and interactions with your other sickle cell treatments.
Learn about chronic pain in teenagers and the effect that it may have. Pain management, responsibilities, drinking and drug use are discussed.
