Vulvovaginitis is skin irritation around the vulva and vagina that is common in young children. Read about the symptoms and treatment of vulvovaginitis.
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2 minutes; Ages 7–11
A walk through the pathology lab, where doctors examine blood and other bodily fluids, organs and tissues.
Learn the math skills expected of your child at different stages.
An in-depth description of what to expect for a child undergoing brain surgery for brain tumours.
Learn how to effectively keep your baby safe when using baby equipment, including change tables, cribs, strollers, carriers/slings, playpens and more.
Read about family support teams, which may include a social worker, chaplain, patient rep, patient representative, and a bioethics consultant.
An in-depth description of the potential side effects of chemotherapy for children suffering from brain tumours.
Read about different types of attachment that a baby or child might develop. Attachment issues, such as disorganized attachment, are discussed.
Learn about pain relief medication and how to administer it, including patient controlled analgesia.
Learn about children with pain: how pain is defined, why we feel pain, how it works and how to relieve pain.
Read about chronic illness and ways to cope. Congenital heart disease is a common example. While it can often be well managed, it never goes away.
Physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists are health care professionals who can help children with heart conditions recover after surgery.
Learn about common painful conditions including arthritis, sickle cell anaemia, and cancer.
Emily shares a brain break that focuses on breathing. This type of breathing is called 'shape' breathing. For this activity, you will be making a star and rainbow shape with your body. Which shape was your favourite?Please note that this video was filmed prior to COVID-19.
Emily shares a brain break activity that teaches us how to relax different parts of our bodies. Who knew that you can use your muscles to help you to relax!Please note that this video was filmed prior to COVID-19.
Join SickKids' therapeutic clown, Fern, as she learns about being a flu fighter with child life specialist, Rachael.Please note that this video was filmed prior to COVID-19.
Health games and videos for kids.
Legal information for AboutKidsHealth.ca
Provides resources that parents can access to help their child with autism who has behavioural problems.
A list of helpful glossary terms for Teens Taking Charge Managing Your Hemophilia program.