Resources

These health resources have been developed with our partners and funders to help families and caregivers learn about common childhood illnesses. We work hard to engage health care providers, families, and caregivers through our tool development process. For information about who was involved in the development of each tool, read the reference and development team lists.

  • Breathing problems
  • Itching
  • Rashes or hives
  • Throat tightness
  • Breathing problems
  • Coughing
  • Trouble breathing in
  • Coughing
  • Fever
  • Runny nose
  • Trouble breathing in
  • Pain lasting a long time
  • Pain without a known cause
  • Headache
  • Confusion
  • Throwing up
  • Balance problems
  • Fever
  • Sore throat
  • Coughing
  • Breathing problems
  • Coughing
  • Hoarse voice
  • Barky cough
  • Agitated, crying, fussy, or irritable
  • Ear pain or pulling on ear
  • Fever
  • Agitated, crying, fussy, or irritable
  • Fever
  • Refusing to eat, drink, or nap
  • Pain
  • Swelling
  • Part of a bone pushing on or sticking out of skin
  • Difficult or painful poops
  • Diarrhea
  • Nausea
  • Throwing up
  • Agitated, crying, fussy, or irritable
  • Painful or burning pee
  • Pee that is pink, red, brown, or cloudy
  • Pee that smells strange
  • The emergency department (ED) is for immediate care
  • Tell the nurse your child’s symptoms
  • Bring healthcare cards
  • Expect to wait

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Physical treatments can include physiotherapy, prescribed exercise plans, strengthening exercises, massage, and more. 

Psychological treatments can include counselling or talk therapy, supportive therapy, cognitive behaviour therapy, mediation, and more. They can be provided on a one-on-one basis or in a group setting.