June is Spina Bifida Awareness Month. Learn about the four different types of spina bifida, their causes and how it is diagnosed.
Learn how your baby's spina bifida is repaired with surgery either before or after they are born. Also learn what happens after surgery and how to take care of your baby at home.
Discover the role of folate in the body and how to get enough in your diet.
Find out how a bowel management program can help keep your child clean if they have problems controlling their bowel movements.
Information for parents about trisomy 13, a rare genetic condition that causes developmental delay and affects many different organ systems.
Information for parents about trisomy 18, a rare genetic condition that causes developmental delay and affects many different organ systems.
Brain disorders can be caused by medical conditions, illness or injury. Find out how they can affect a child's mental health and overall functioning.
A Chiari malformation is when the lower part of the brain sits too low in your child's neck. Read about symptoms, causes, diagnosis and surgical treatment.
Find out how an antegrade continence enema can help your child and how to give an antegrade continence enema at home.
Tethered cord occurs when the spinal cord gets stuck to the bottom of the spinal column and is stretched. Learn about how tethered cord is treated.
Nutrition plays an important role in supporting a healthy pregnancy. Find out how to get the right nutrients to support you and your baby.
The general surgery team focuses on a wide variety of congenital anomalies and acquired diseases of the digestive tract, abdomen, chest and lungs, head and neck, and endocrine organs.
Tonic-clonic seizures involve sudden muscle stiffening and contraction, and rhythmic twitching or jerking. Read about their causes and how they can be treated.
A list of resources for young people and families who may be questioning their gender identity or sexual orientation.
Learn how to support your teen's mental health and wellbeing, and how to recognize and manage various mental health conditions.
Therapeutic clown A. Leboo and Child Life Specialist Katie help us relax our minds by listening to calming music and doing breathing exercises. Get ready for your day by trying these exercises.Please note that this video was filmed prior to COVID-19.
Learn about complementary and alternative therapies and what to consider before you try them.
Read about different characteristics and types of temperament and how you can match your parenting approach to your child’s behavioural style.
Find out what to expect before, during and after liver transplant surgery, including what to do while waiting for your transplant.
Learn about the guidelines for daily physical activity, sleep and screen time for babies, children and teens.
Learn from young people with arm and hand differences about how they perform school, work, and computer-based work in their own way.
Find resources to help your overall health and wellbeing including articles on how to get more sleep, nutrition, screen time and building resilience.
