The Hospital for Sick Children

Looking for #BackToSchool tips and advice? Our friends at About Kids Health have you covered! From learning, homework and bullying to screen time and after school activities, find help here ➡️ https://ow.ly/uceg50WN7aY

Back to school means back to packed lunches — and we know this can be a struggle for many parents. SickKids Dietitian Alisa Bar-Dayan has you covered! Her go-to packed lunch includes a sandwich or wrap with protein and veggies, fresh veggies and fruit, as well as high-protein snacks like roasted chickpeas, or a homemade trail mix and, of course, water! “When I think of a lunch box, I think of something with protein,” says Alisa. “Fruits and vegetables are something we always encourage too.” Even if you have a selective eater, there’s still options. Here are some of Alisa’s top tips when it comes to building a balanced lunch ⬇️ 💪 Protein is the most important part, which can be as easy as packing leftovers, like last night’s chicken on a sandwich with lettuce and cucumbers, or pasta and meat sauce. 🍖 When using deli meats, look for nitrate free and choose turkey, chicken or lean ham for healthy options. 🥒 If your child only eats one kind of fruit or veggie, it’s OK to pack the same thing every day! 🥕 If you want to test out new food, start with just one. For example, add just one baby carrot to their favourite cucumber snack. 🏷️ Does your child need help knowing what to eat when? Label the containers as “morning” and “afternoon” snacks 🥨 You can make your own nut-free trail mix with seeds, pretzels, whole grain cereal and a few chocolate chips. 👨👩👦👦 Kids can help pack their lunches and snacks – this strengthens food skills, encourages excitement for eating school lunches/snacks and creates space for more family bonding. 🧀 Any lunch bag leftovers can be eaten on the way home from school. Click here for more meal ideas for school-aged children, tweens and teens ➡️ https://ow.ly/QTIn50WN62l

A family-centred virtual parenting program led by SickKids' Dr. Tricia Williams is reshaping behavioural care for #neurodiverse children by offering accessible, personalized parent support.  The #SKResearch published in Implementation Research and Practice explores the potential clinical rollout of #InteractNorth, a stepped-care parenting program, with families and clinicians highlighting its adaptability, inclusivity, and co-design approach.   With more than 600 SickKids families supported, Interact-North is now expanding its reach through collaborations with Alberta Children’s Hospital, BC Children's Hospital, Vancouver, and CHU Sainte-Justine. Read ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gknynyDt

Free registration is open for the SickKids’ Annual Pain Centre Conference! Join global experts 6 to explore practical, culturally informed and equity-driven strategies to improve pain care for children in low- and middle-income countries. 🗓️ Nov. 5 – 6, 2025 📍 Virtual Register and learn more here ➡️ https://cvent.me/xePd32

⬇️ This is Circle Time: A beloved event that transforms the Cardiac Inpatient Unit into a space of music, movement and connection. It's a magical experience and true reflection of patient and family-centred care — all made possible thanks to incredible collaboration across SickKids teams!    Led by Music Therapy, Circle Time is also supported by Speech-Language Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Child Life and volunteers! Together, they create a joyful, therapeutic experience for patients and families. Here's why it's so special:     😌Helps reduce anxiety and stress, promotes emotional expression and brings joy to clinical environment     👥 Group format encourages social interaction and sense of community among patients, families and staff      🧠 Supports language, cognitive and motor skills through music, movement and repetition     🧩 Aligns with therapy goals (speech, occupational and physical therapy)      👨👩👧👦 Strengthens parent-child bonding      📅  Provides routine and sense of normalcy     Circle Time is so popular it now happens twice a week, with many families planning their day around it. 

SickKids is hiring! We're looking for qualified Medical Radiation Technologists (MRTs) to join our dynamic team. Are you interested in working at an award-winning organization, alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare? Apply here 👉 https://ow.ly/859j50WJxBb

🎉 Congratulations to SickKids scientists Drs. Astrid Guttmann, Zhengping Jia, Rulan Parekh and Russell Schachar, who have been named Fellows of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS), one of the highest honours in Canada’s health science community. This prestigious achievement recognizes their exceptional leadership and commitment to advancing health and well-being in Canada and beyond. Learn more about their #SKResearch impact ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gRtV_Ew2

Want to work at SickKids? We're looking for a passionate leader to join the team. If you’re experienced in quality improvement, patient safety, infection prevention and control, or emergency preparedness — we'd love to hear from you! You’ll work with teams across the hospital to drive innovation, eliminate preventable harm, and design inclusive, equitable care that puts children and families first. Apply now for a chance to work alongside the world's best in paediatric health care! ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/gdyYWt8x

We know coming for surgery with your child can be daunting — that's why SickKids teams have compiled everything you need to prepare for the procedure and recovery! 🔗Click below for all the essential information and resources to help you and your child feel ready and confident: from a detailed workbook, to a helpful video and learning hub, we've got everything you need to make the days before, day of surgery and recovery go as smooth as possible. ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/gKxArQVu

It's Camp Week at SickKids! ⛺ Take a peek at Campfire Circle’s week-long event filled with crafts, games and beloved camp traditions, bringing moments of joy to patients and families. Hear more about the impact of Camp Week from Judy Van Clieaf, SickKids’ Vice-President, Clinical Operations and Chief Nursing Officer, and patient families on CP24 News 👉 https://lnkd.in/guTTKE_C