Conditions and illnesses

Your child is not alone. According to one source, 62 per cent of Americans will be infected with herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1) by the time they reach adolescence.

If your child has been vaccinated there is no chance he'll contact this virus. Still, some cases have been reported this year. Here is some information for parents on symptoms and ways to prevent the virus from spreading.

“When negative thoughts about body image get so overwhelming and distressing that they interfere with a child’s or teen’s daily functioning, that should be a red flag that something more is going on,” says Dr. Holly Agostino, a specialist in Adolescent Medicine at the Montreal Children’s Hospital.

MCH specialists help children with asthma live normal lives

Depression in the young can be difficult to diagnose. Here are some cues, if you think your child is depressed.

Suffering from aches and pains is part of life, but pain left untreated may cause fear, anxiety, and other symptoms. It is important to recognize and manage your child's pain because it will make him feel better and recover more quickly from an illness.