Most scoliosis research focuses on girls. Read about the similarities and differences between boys and girls in their experiences with scoliosis.
Read about pain assessment in babies (from newborns to one year olds). Both behavioral reactions and physical reactions to pain are assessed.
Enthesitis-related arthritis is a type of childhood arthritis. Learn about how it is treated, how exercise helps, and how to maintain a normal lifestyle.
Information for parents about trisomy 13, a rare genetic condition that causes developmental delay and affects many different organ systems.
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.
Read about various types of congenital malformations of the GI tract. These birth defects are rare, but potentially serious.
Insulin resistance often accompanies polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Learn more about how PCOS can lead to the development of type 2 diabetes.
Learn about common growths, called infantile hemangiomas. Also, learn when they are tested and treated by doctors.
It is normal to experience some pain and discomfort after surgery, but there are ways to manage it. Find out what you can do to help manage your pain after surgery.
After scoliosis surgery, there are some personal care issues you may be faced with. Read the experiences of other teens that also had scoliosis surgery.
Detailed information on the effect that brain tumour treatment may have on a girl’s pubertal development and fertility.
This page give advice on how to relieve a child's pain at home.
Read about various behavioral problems that premature babies may develop as they grow. In general, the most premature babies are more at risk.
Read about the sensory systems, sensory development in the first 18 months of a baby’s life and how your baby may be influenced by sensation. Suggestions such as gentle rocking, skin to skin contact, swinging and movement input are provided.
Learn about your newborn baby's nutritional requirements and how to successfully feed them.
Your child needs to take the medicine called metoclopramide. This information sheet explains what metoclopramide does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Find suggestions to help your teen manage their sickle cell pain using positive coping behaviours.
Learn about attachment, and the social and emotional development of babies. Explore topics such as bullying, anger management, resilience, puberty, sexuality and sleep.
Read about the various types of health care professionals who may need to treat a baby who is very ill. Answers from Canadian Paediatric Hospitals.
Juvenile enthesitis-related arthritis includes swelling and pain where tendons and ligaments attach to bone. It affects more boys than girls.
Play gives babies the opportunity for social interaction and learning. Find examples of appropriate toys for hospitalized babies from birth to 12 months.
Learn about possible outcomes for premature babies, which vary on the degree of prematurity and the severity and number of any complications.
Clubfoot is a condition that affects the lower leg, ankle and foot. Learn about the main treatments available for clubfoot, including casting, minor surgery and bracing, as well as how to care for your child as they go through treatment.
Learn how Hirschprung disease affects the bowel and how it is diagnosed and usually treated.
Most children have at least some pain after an operation, which is called post-operative pain. Learn about relieving a child's post-operative pain at home.
