Learn how to prevent infective endocarditis, a heart infection that can affect children with existing heart problems.
This World Oral Health Day (March 20), learn how to keep your child's teeth and gums healthy and prevent tooth decay.
Read the story of 12-year-old Pino and how his meal plan with consistent carbohydrate intakes works for him.
Find out how to properly take care of your teeth at home, why it’s so important, and how often you really need to go to the dentist.
Some children with heart problems are at risk for developing a serious infection called infective endocarditis. Learn about the prevention and treatment of infective endocarditis.
Learn about your child's daily routine at home, after the blood and marrow transplant.
Following jaw surgery, it is important to properly care for your child's teeth and mouth. Learn how to keep your child's jaw clean following jaw surgery.
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.
Learn the signs and symptoms to look for when your baby is teething and how you can help to soothe your baby's gums.
If a boy's testicles have not descended by the time they are three to four months old then surgery may be needed to prevent fertility problems later in life.
A step-by-step guide on caring for your infant's foreskin
An alveolar bone graft operation is done to close an alveolar cleft (gap in the bone of the upper jaw). Children who had a cleft lip and palate may have an alveolar cleft.
Learn about infantile spasms, a type of epilepsy. Learn how infantile spasms are diagnosed and treated, and who can help you and your baby.
Cells in the mouth can be affected by chemotherapy and radiation to the head and neck area. Learn how to help your child avoid infection with good mouth care.
Learn about your child's daily routine in the hospital after a blood and marrow transplant.
Learn how to take care of your newborn son after he is circumcised.
In-depth information concerning the issues that may arise for your child if he gains too much weight as a side effect of his brain tumour treatment.
With adolescence often come new communication challenges for parents and caregivers. Learn about some of the barriers to good communication and how to overcome them.
Read about useful tips to care for infant skin, nails, teeth and gums.
An orchidopexy is an operation for undescended testicles. What happens during surgery, and how parents can care for their child at home afterwards.
Read about the experiences of teenagers who have had scoliosis surgery and their first hand accounts of their fears, relationships, and recovery.
Learn about what causes bad breath and how you can prevent or treat it.
A three-sentence health summary is a short statement about your health history, treatment and concerns. Learn how to create your own three-sentence health summary.
Your goal is to work with your child's teacher to get the best education for your child. Your child has the right to attend school and if you feel they're not getting a "fair shake," get involved with the administration.
If your child does not gain weight at the rate they are supposed to, they may need to increase their caloric intake. Read how to increase calories in meals.
