Conditions and illnesses
Have a look at these practical suggestions to make sure you’re helping your child develop good eating habits.
Anxiety, depression, stress, self-injury, suicide… these are not words that we like to associate with young people. In this issue, we have a number of articles that focus on these emotional difficulties, which unfortunately are not limited to the adults among us.
How to cope with an aching teen
Children and Anxiety
Some types of anxiety are normal in childhood, such as anxiety in the presence of a stranger; separation anxiety, which occurs between 18 months and 3 years of age; fear of monsters, which appears around 4 to 6 years; and phobias (irrational fears of objects or situations), which are common and disappear on their own.
“Look at the beads I got!” is something we often hear in the Oncology department of The Montreal Children’s Hospital.
Vomiting and diarrhea are two of the most common reasons parents bring their children to a hospital Emergency Room.
How to talk to your doctor about your symptoms, medications and health concerns
New walk-in clinic helps those seeking urgent care
Develop a battle plan against the flu this year. Know what you will be up against, get the facts on prevention, learn tips for a quick recovery, and find out when it is appropriate to seek further medical attention.
Develop a battle plan against the flu this year. Know what you will be up against, get the facts on prevention, learn tips for a quick recovery, and find out when it is appropriate to seek further medical attention.
In North America, approximately 5% of children and 1-2% of adults have allergies to food.