A vesicostomy is an operation that creates an opening from the bladder to the outside of the body. Read about what to expect after a vesicostomy surgery.
Learn about the medications, interventions and surgeries used to manage posterior urethral valves in children.
Health games and videos for kids.
A list of helpful glossary terms for Teens Taking Charge Managing Your Hemophilia program.
Legal information for AboutKidsHealth.ca
A list of resources for young people who may be questioning their gender identity or sexual orientation.
25 minutes; Ages 11 and under
Choose your captain and complete missions in space by learning to recognize emotions and respond to them appropriately.
In this edition: Child life specialist, Rachael, and Librarian, Brian, practice book stretching.Please note that this video was filmed prior to COVID-19.
In type 2 diabetes, the body does not produce enough insulin, or it cannot properly use what it produces. Learn how type 2 diabetes is managed.
Read about the various health-care team members who care for babies admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
An in-depth discussion of chemotherapy for children suffering from various types of brain tumours.
Most people with epilepsy can have full social, sexual, and family lives. Read about issues surrounding sex and reproduction for those with epilepsy.
Therapeutic clown Soleil and Child Life Specialist Rachel show us different ways to manage our worries. How do you like to manage your worries?Please note that this video was filmed prior to COVID-19.
Dr. Cheddar video chats with Dr. Ronald Cohn (Dr. Ronni), president and CEO of SickKids. Dr. Ronni helps answer viewer questions about the COVID-19 virus.
Information about different heart conditions, including congenital heart conditions such as atrial septal defect and patent ductus arteriosus. Also discussed are arrhythmias, blue spells and congestive heart failure.
This hub offers information and tools to help teens understand what to expect before, during and after kidney transplant surgery.
Learn about the common items in your basement, such as bleach, cleansers and lightbulbs, that may be hazardous to children and what you should do if they are accidentally consumed.
Read about different characteristics and types of temperament and how you can match your parenting approach to your child’s behavioural style.
Crutches are used to take the weight off an injured leg. Find instructions for how to use crutches, including how to go up and down the stairs.
