Skip header and navigation
Family Library

Search our collection of print books, eBooks, CDs and DVDs, games, and teaching tools on health topics.

Revise Search

20 records – page 1 of 1.

Therapeutic plasma exchange

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121791
Oncology/Hematology/BMT Department. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2019.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_TPE.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
This pamphlet is about therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE). It explains TPE is, how to prepare your child, and and why this procedure is needed.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_TPE.pdf
Alternate Title
TPE
Corporate Author
Oncology/Hematology/BMT Department
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
PDF File, 2 p. (brochure style)
Subject
Blood Cells
Blood/Lymphatic System. Blood/Lymphatic System Diseases-Children
Abstract
This pamphlet is about therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE). It explains TPE is, how to prepare your child, and and why this procedure is needed.
Notes
Current as of Jan 2024
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
URLs
Show Less

Tips to help your child cope with surgery - School-aged children

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123268
Anesthetic Care Unit. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2021.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_SurgeryCopingTips_SchoolAge.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
This handout is for parents and caregivers of school-aged children (age 6-12 years) having surgery at BC Children's Hospital. Learn what your child may find stressful, and how you can prepare your child for surgery.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_SurgeryCopingTips_SchoolAge.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view.
Corporate Author
Anesthetic Care Unit
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
1 pdf file
Subject
Surgery
Coping with Pain
Abstract
This handout is for parents and caregivers of school-aged children (age 6-12 years) having surgery at BC Children's Hospital. Learn what your child may find stressful, and how you can prepare your child for surgery.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
Images
URLs
Show Less

Free family content: Sleep stories and meditations from Calm.com

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124743
Calm.
URL
https://www.calm.com/app/class/Best-of-Free-Family-Friendly-Content
Material Type
Online
Audio
Free family content from Calm.com. This page features sleep stories and meditations. You do not need to download the Calm app or create an account. You can play these from your Internet browser.
  1 url  
URL
https://www.calm.com/app/class/Best-of-Free-Family-Friendly-Content
Corporate Author
Calm
Subject
Meditation
Mindfulness
Abstract
Free family content from Calm.com. This page features sleep stories and meditations. You do not need to download the Calm app or create an account. You can play these from your Internet browser.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Audio
URLs
Show Less

Activities to encourage speech and language development

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog109671
Department of Audiology. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2006.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1414ActivitiesToEncourage.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1414
Activities to enccourage speech development for children aged birth to 2, 2 to 4 years and 4 to 6 years.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1414ActivitiesToEncourage.pdf
Website Notes
Click link to view or print.
Corporate Author
Department of Audiology
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
PDF file
Subject
Speech. Speech Development.
Speech Therapy. Speech Rehabilitation
Abstract
Activities to enccourage speech development for children aged birth to 2, 2 to 4 years and 4 to 6 years.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1414
Images
URLs
Show Less

Reduced activity : What you can do

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122093
Physiotherapy Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2014.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW534_ReducedActivity.pdf
Material Type
Pamphlet
Online
Call Number
BCW534
Learn about safe exercises that are recommended when you are on reduced activity during pregnancy.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW534_ReducedActivity.pdf
Corporate Author
Physiotherapy Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
PDF; 2 p.
Subject
Prenatal Care-Fitness
Abstract
Learn about safe exercises that are recommended when you are on reduced activity during pregnancy.
Material Type
Pamphlet
Online
Call Number
BCW534
URLs
Show Less

Our story: Unilateral cataract

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113046
Department of Pediatric Ophthalmology. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2014.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/OurStory.pdf
Material Type
Pamphlet
Online
This booklet tells the true story of Juan and his experience with unilateral congenital cataract. Juan and his mom, Sandra, share their journey of finding out about his diagnosis and their experience of the hospital, treatment and caring for him. It ends with a happy look at how Juan is doing now.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/OurStory.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print.
Corporate Author
Department of Pediatric Ophthalmology
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
PDF file: 31 p.
Subject
Cataract
Eye/Eye Diseases-Children
Eye/Eye Diseases . Ophthalmology
Eye Surgery. Ophthalmic Surgery
Abstract
This booklet tells the true story of Juan and his experience with unilateral congenital cataract. Juan and his mom, Sandra, share their journey of finding out about his diagnosis and their experience of the hospital, treatment and caring for him. It ends with a happy look at how Juan is doing now.
Language
English
Material Type
Pamphlet
Online
URLs
Show Less

On the path to possibility: A guide book for children, youth and families living with cerebral palsy

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123830
Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital. Toronto, ON: Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
URL
https://hollandbloorview.ca/services/programs-services/cp-booklet
Material Type
Booklet
Online
From the authors:; "Many parents ask us, What can I read about cerebral palsy? This booklet was written to answer that very question. We hope this booklet will help explain what cerebral palsy (CP) is and what supports Holland Bloorview can offer."; Note: Pages 1-15 contain general information that…
  1 url  
URL
https://hollandbloorview.ca/services/programs-services/cp-booklet
Corporate Author
Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
Place of Publication
Toronto, ON
Publisher
Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
Physical Description
PDF; 23 pages
Subject
Cerebral Palsy
Abstract
From the authors:
"Many parents ask us, What can I read about cerebral palsy? This booklet was written to answer that very question. We hope this booklet will help explain what cerebral palsy (CP) is and what supports Holland Bloorview can offer."
Note: Pages 1-15 contain general information that may be helpful to families outside Ontario.
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Online
URLs
Show Less

Printing Like a Pro! A cognitive approach to teaching printing to primary school-age children: (For school staff)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog112197
Montgomery, Ivonne, Zwicker, Jill (ed.). [Vancouver, BC?]: Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children, Therapy Department , 2019.
URL
http://www.childdevelopment.ca/Libraries/Handwriting/Printing_Like_a_Pro_-_For_School_Staff.sflb.ashx
Material Type
Online
Handout
A printing program, developed by the Sunny Hill Health Research Centre Therapy Department, to support primary grade children learn the correct way to form each letter so that printing becomes easier and more automatic. This can also help to make printing neater and quicker. This printing program is…
  1 url  
URL
http://www.childdevelopment.ca/Libraries/Handwriting/Printing_Like_a_Pro_-_For_School_Staff.sflb.ashx
Website Notes
Click the link above to view or print.
Author
Montgomery, Ivonne
Zwicker, Jill (ed.)
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children, Therapy Department
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
PDF: 8 pages
Subject
Learning
Learning Differences. Learning Disabilities
Motor Development
Education. Schools
Abstract
A printing program, developed by the Sunny Hill Health Research Centre Therapy Department, to support primary grade children learn the correct way to form each letter so that printing becomes easier and more automatic. This can also help to make printing neater and quicker. This printing program is appropriate for all types of learners in primary grades. It was, however, developed specifically for students with motor learning challenges. It can be used one-on-one or in small group work.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
URLs
Show Less

Live 5-2-1-0: Mobile App (iOS)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124787
Shazhan Amed. , 2021.
URL
https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/live-5-2-1-0/id1463825801
Material Type
Online
This app is designed for children aged 8-12 and their parents to build healthy habits by following the simple, yet effective, Live 5-2-1-0 message: FIVE or more vegetables and fruits, no more than TWO hours of recreational screen time, at least ONE hour of active play, and ZERO sugary drinks every …
  1 url  
URL
https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/live-5-2-1-0/id1463825801
Author
Shazhan Amed
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Children's Health-Diet/Nutrition
Children's Health-Fitness
Parenting
Abstract
This app is designed for children aged 8-12 and their parents to build healthy habits by following the simple, yet effective, Live 5-2-1-0 message: FIVE or more vegetables and fruits, no more than TWO hours of recreational screen time, at least ONE hour of active play, and ZERO sugary drinks every day. Kids can set a goal, then choose fun daily challenges to work towards a reward!
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
Show Less

Live 5-2-1-0: Mobile App (Android)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124788
Shazhan Amed. , 2021.
URL
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.shazhanamed.live5210&hl=en_CA&gl=US
Material Type
Online
This app is designed for children aged 8-12 and their parents to build healthy habits by following the simple, yet effective, Live 5-2-1-0 message: FIVE or more vegetables and fruits, no more than TWO hours of recreational screen time, at least ONE hour of active play, and ZERO sugary drinks every …
  1 url  
URL
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.shazhanamed.live5210&hl=en_CA&gl=US
Author
Shazhan Amed
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Children's Health-Diet/Nutrition
Children's Health-Fitness
Parenting
Abstract
This app is designed for children aged 8-12 and their parents to build healthy habits by following the simple, yet effective, Live 5-2-1-0 message: FIVE or more vegetables and fruits, no more than TWO hours of recreational screen time, at least ONE hour of active play, and ZERO sugary drinks every day. Kids can set a goal, then choose fun daily challenges to work towards a reward!
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
Show Less

Honouring our babies toolkit: Safe sleep

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120630
First Nations Health Authority. Vancouver, BC: , 2023.
URL
http://www.perinatalservicesbc.ca/health-professionals/professional-resources/indigenous-resources/safe-sleep-toolkit
Material Type
Online
This resource provides an overview of how to protect your baby from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
  1 url  
URL
http://www.perinatalservicesbc.ca/health-professionals/professional-resources/indigenous-resources/safe-sleep-toolkit
Website Notes
Click on above link to view/print.
Corporate Author
First Nations Health Authority
Editor
3rd Ed.
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publication Date
2023
Subject
Aboriginal Health
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Abstract
This resource provides an overview of how to protect your baby from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
Show Less

OCD.app, Anxiety Mood & Sleep: Mobile App (iOS)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124802
Ggtude Ltd. , 2023.
URL
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ocd-app-anxiety-mood-sleep/id1140486359
Material Type
Online
OCD.app Anxiety Mood Sleep is a mental health and sleep app designed for those with OCD, anxiety, and depression. The app touches on many topics, including: self esteem, belief in change, self criticism, negative thinking, coping, harm, comparing, perfectionism, emotions, social fears, self as an o…
  1 url  
URL
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ocd-app-anxiety-mood-sleep/id1140486359
Corporate Author
Ggtude Ltd
Publication Date
2023
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
Abstract
OCD.app Anxiety Mood Sleep is a mental health and sleep app designed for those with OCD, anxiety, and depression. The app touches on many topics, including: self esteem, belief in change, self criticism, negative thinking, coping, harm, comparing, perfectionism, emotions, social fears, self as an object, danger and threat, seeing the beauty in the world, fear of abandonment, fear of contamination and more.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
Show Less

OCD.app, Anxiety Mood & Sleep: Mobile App (Android)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124805
Ggtude Ltd. , 2023.
URL
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=air.com.samuramu.gg.oc&hl=en_CA&gl=US
Material Type
Online
OCD.app Anxiety Mood Sleep is a mental health and sleep app designed for those with OCD, anxiety, and depression. The app touches on many topics, including: self esteem, belief in change, self criticism, negative thinking, coping, harm, comparing, perfectionism, emotions, social fears, self as an o…
  1 url  
URL
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=air.com.samuramu.gg.oc&hl=en_CA&gl=US
Corporate Author
Ggtude Ltd
Publication Date
2023
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
Abstract
OCD.app Anxiety Mood Sleep is a mental health and sleep app designed for those with OCD, anxiety, and depression. The app touches on many topics, including: self esteem, belief in change, self criticism, negative thinking, coping, harm, comparing, perfectionism, emotions, social fears, self as an object, danger and threat, seeing the beauty in the world, fear of abandonment, fear of contamination and more.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
Show Less

Stretches for clubfoot : Out of cast / pre-walking age

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113634
[Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2015.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1902_ClubFootStretchStrength_2015_Oct.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1902
Stretches and Strengthening; Bracing; Weight Bearing
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1902_ClubFootStretchStrength_2015_Oct.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
PDF file; 2 p.
Subject
Clubfoot. Talipes
Exercise
Abstract
Stretches and Strengthening
Bracing
Weight Bearing
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1902
URLs
Show Less

Treatment and follow-up for a cleft lip: Birth to school age

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog106791
Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Program. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2009.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1203_CleftLip_2009_Apr.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1203
Outlines the usual treatment and follow-up plans for a baby born with a cleft lip and palate.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1203_CleftLip_2009_Apr.pdf
Corporate Author
Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Program
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2009
Subject
Cleft Lip.Cleft Palate
Craniofacial Conditions
Abstract
Outlines the usual treatment and follow-up plans for a baby born with a cleft lip and palate.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1203
Images
URLs
Show Less

Treatment and follow-up for a cleft palate: Birth to school age

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog106792
Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Program. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2009.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1204_CleftPalate_2009_Apr.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCH1204
Outlines the usual treatment and follow-up plans for a baby born with a cleft lip. Includes:; Newborn Nursing consultation; Orthodontic Evaluation; Plastic Surgeon consultation; Pre-Admission Clinic Consultation; Cleft Palate & Middle Ear Tube Surgery; Plastic Surgery, Audiology & Otolaryngology (…
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1204_CleftPalate_2009_Apr.pdf
Corporate Author
Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Program
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2009
Subject
Cleft Lip.Cleft Palate
Craniofacial Conditions
Abstract
Outlines the usual treatment and follow-up plans for a baby born with a cleft lip. Includes:
Newborn Nursing consultation
Orthodontic Evaluation
Plastic Surgeon consultation
Pre-Admission Clinic Consultation
Cleft Palate & Middle Ear Tube Surgery
Plastic Surgery, Audiology & Otolaryngology (ENT) recheck
Cleft Palate Team Assessment at 18 months of age
Regular Team follow-up at 3&5 years
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCH1204
Images
URLs
Show Less

Treatment and follow-up for a cleft lip and palate: Birth to school age

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog106793
Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Program. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2009.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1205_CleftLipPalate_2009_Apr.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1205
Outlines the usual treatment and follow-up plans for a baby born with a cleft lip and cleft palate.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1205_CleftLipPalate_2009_Apr.pdf
Corporate Author
Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Program
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2009
Subject
Cleft Lip.Cleft Palate
Craniofacial Conditions
Abstract
Outlines the usual treatment and follow-up plans for a baby born with a cleft lip and cleft palate.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1205
Images
URLs
Show Less

Fever in children

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120362
Emergency Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2017.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1950_feverinchildren.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1950
Overview of what a fever is and how to treat it.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1950_feverinchildren.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link above to view or print.
Corporate Author
Emergency Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
PDF file, 3 p.
Subject
Fever
Abstract
Overview of what a fever is and how to treat it.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1950
URLs
Show Less

Cortical visual impairment in young children

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog107581
Visual Impairment Team. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2017.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1519_CorticalVisualImpairment.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCH1519
Information to assist parents and caregivers of a child with Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI).
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1519_CorticalVisualImpairment.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link above to view or print.
Corporate Author
Visual Impairment Team
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
PDF file, 3 p.
Subject
Vision/Vision Disorders. Visual Impairments
Visual Impairment
Abstract
Information to assist parents and caregivers of a child with Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI).
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCH1519
Images
URLs
Show Less

Mighty Moe: An anxiety workbook for children

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog111402
Woloshyn, Lacey, Chamberlain, Andrea (ill.). [Vancouver, BC?]: Lacey Woloshyn , 2009.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/MightyMoe.pdf
Material Type
Book
Online
Call Number
JUNIOR CD 420 WOL 2009
This eBook is an anxiety workbook for children age 5-11. Best Practice Guidelines for managing anxiety in this workbook have been adapted to be fun, engaging, and child friendly.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/MightyMoe.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the above link to view
Author
Woloshyn, Lacey
Chamberlain, Andrea (ill.)
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Lacey Woloshyn
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
1 PDF file: (eBook) 79 p.
URL: http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/MightyMoe.pdf
Subject
Anxiety. Anxiety Disorders
Children-Mental Health
Children-Self Help
Children's Anxiety
Children's Anger
Children's Emotions
Anxiety
Abstract
This eBook is an anxiety workbook for children age 5-11. Best Practice Guidelines for managing anxiety in this workbook have been adapted to be fun, engaging, and child friendly.
Notes
The material in this manual is not intended to replace the advice of professional mental health experts.
Material Type
Book
Online
Call Number
JUNIOR CD 420 WOL 2009
URLs
Show Less

20 records – page 1 of 1.